Notice, Air supply maintenance, Storage – Harbor Freight Tools CENTRAL PNEUMATIC 92841 User Manual
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NOTICE
Clean the Spray Gun IMMEDIATELY after use.
Delayed or inadequate cleaning will permanently clog the Spray Gun.
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Item 92841
SAFETY
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M
AINTENANCE
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Air Supply Maintenance
Every day, perform maintenance on the air supply according
to the component manufacturers’ instructions.
Storage
Store in a dry, secure area out of reach of children.
Troubleshooting - Spray pattern Diagnosis
Note: The drawings on the left below resemble symptoms of spray pattern problems.
Refer to the accompanying possible causes and likely solutions to the right.
problem
possible Causes
Likely Solutions
Heavy
center
pattern
1. Pattern Adjustment
Knob partially closed.
2. The paint is too thick.
3. The air pressure is too low.
1. Open Pattern Adjustment
Knob more.
2. Thin paint according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Increase air pressure within
the Operating Air Pressure.
Light
center
pattern
1. High air pressure.
2. Fluid Knob not open enough.
3. Pattern Adjustment
Knob open too far.
1. Reduce air pressure.
2. Open Fluid Knob.
3. Partially close Pattern
Adjustment Knob.
Heavy top/
bottom
pattern
1. Nozzle plugged.
2. Nozzle loose or dirty seal.
3. Dried paint on fluid tip.
4. Damaged Needle.
1. Clean Nozzle.
2. Clean and tighten Nozzle and seal.
3. Use a nonmetallic point
to clean Nozzle.
4. Have qualified technician
replace Needle.
Pattern
on right or
left only
1. Dirt on one side of fluid tip.
2. Holes on one side of
Nozzle are plugged.
3. Damaged Needle.
1. Clean fluid tip.
2. Clean Nozzle with nonmetallic point.
3. Have qualified technician
replace Needle.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect air supply before service.