Earlex L0553 - Manual (Page 7)

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HELPFUL HINTS
1. Evenly control the speed of movement of the spray gun. A fast speed will give a thin coat and a slow speed
will give a heavy coat.
2. Only apply one coat at a time. If a further coat is required follow the
paint manufacturer’s instructions for drying times.
3. If spraying small areas or objects keep the output setting low as this will
avoid excessive use of paints and will minimise overspray.
4. When spraying large areas or objects, it is best to use a criss-cross
pattern, either from left to right then up or down or vice-versa. This will
ensure maximum coverage.
5. Avoid stopping and starting when spraying as this can lead to too much
or not enough material on a surface.
6. To ensure edges are covered, commence spraying just to the side of
area being sprayed
7. CLEAN SPRAYER AFTER EVERY USE (SEE CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS)
Let go of the trigger at the
end of each spray
movement to avoid
excessive paint and drips
SPRAYING TECHNIQUE
1. To obtain the best results always keep your spray gun level and at an equal distance from the object you
are spraying, idealy 25-30cm (10”-12”) (side to side or up or down) from the surface. Avoid spraying at an
angle as this will lead to runs on the surface (Fig.4a-4c).
2. Let your arm control the left to right movement rather than your wrist as this will help to give you an even
paint distribution over the whole area.
3. Do not tip the Spray Gun to more than a 45˚ angle when the motor is switched off.
4. You can tip the Spray Gun at more of an angle when spraying celings
and decking etc, providing that the motor is switched ON. For spraying
at angles, please change the direction of the Paint Feed Tube (11) to
the opposite angle that you are spraying, where there is more paint in
the container.
Fig.4b Fig.4a Fig.4c
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
THE SPRAY GUN MUST BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE. IF THE PAINT
DRIES INSIDE THE GUN, CLEANING WILL BECOME MUCH MORE DIFFICULT AND MAY RENDER THE
GUN INOPERABLE. THIS IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
SPRAY GUN
1. Disassemble the Spray Gun Container.
2. Pour any residual material into its container so that it can be used for the future.
3. Pour a quantity of the respective thinner into Container, shake the gun lightly, reassemble the gun, then
spray this liquid through the gun. Repeat this until the thinner being sprayed is coming through with no
traces of paint.
4. Clean any traces of paint off the outside of the gun.
5. Clean the Paint Container Seal (12) inside the gun body.
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