Ryobi SSP300 - Manual (Page 11)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Motor does not run. Sprayer is not plugged in.
Breaker is tripped. Make sure unit is plugged in.
Reset breaker.
Motor overheats. Piston has seized up.
Extension cord is too long.
Continuous spray operation. Thoroughly clean the sprayer using long-term
storage cleaning instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
Use only the size extension cord recommended
previously in this manual.
Release trigger at the end of each pass to allow
the motor to cool.
Motor has a low hum but does
not spray. Piston has seized up. Thoroughly clean the sprayer using long-term
storage cleaning instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
Motor seems to be running
properly but doesn’t spray. Suction tube and filter are loose or
damaged.
Atomizer valve is clogged or worn out.
Material being sprayed is too thick.
Plugged spray tip or intake filter;
worn piston. Reinstall or replace suction tube and filter as
needed.
Clean or replace atomizer valve assembly.
Follow material manufacturer’s directions and
thin material as needed.
Thoroughly clean the sprayer and, if necessary,
replace piston*, using storage cleaning instruc-
tions in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Paint will not spray through
the tip Spray tip is clogged Reverse the spray tip and press trigger
Sprayed material is spitting or
globbing up. Paint container volume is getting low.
Material being sprayed is too thick.
Suction tube is loose.
Atomizer valve is clogged or worn out.
Worn spray tip or piston.
Material being sprayed has been
shaken and has air pockets Refill paint container.
Follow material manufacturer’s directions to thin
material as needed.
Reinstall suction tube securely.
Clean or replace atomizer valve assembly.
Clean or replace spray tip or piston*.
Allow paint to sit for approximately 1 hour.
Paint/stain spray overspray is
excessive. Spray tip is too far from the surface
being sprayed. Hold sprayer closer to the surface being sprayed.
Paint/stain runs or sags on the
work surface. Proper paint methods not being ob-
served. Refer to Operating the Sprayer earlier in this
manual.
Paint/stain is leaking behind the
spray tip. Spray tip is loose.
Atomizer valve is worn or not posi-
tioned properly. Tighten spray tip.
Replace or reposition atomizer valve as needed.
Unit will not prime Atomizer valve is worn Replace the atomizer valve
Small bead in spray pattern Moving the sprayer too fast
Tip is clogged Slow arm speed down
Reverse the spray tip to clear the clog
* Although unlikely, a worn piston is possible. A replacement piston can be purchased by calling customer service at
1-800-525-2579. Follow the instructions in Cleaning the Sprayer for Storage to access the piston for replacement.
NOTE: FIGURES (ILLUSTRATIONS) START ON PAGE 12
AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.