Harbor Freight Tools Heavy Duty Air Paint Spray Gun 97855 - Manual (Page 13)

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USER-MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Procedures not specifically
explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualified technician.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Turn off the tool, detach the
air supply, safely discharge
any residual air pressure in
the tool, and release the
throttle and/or turn the switch
to its off position before
performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM TOOL
FAILURE:
Do not use damaged
equipment. If abnormal
noise, vibration, or leaking
air occurs, have the problem
corrected before further use.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and
Servicing
Solvent Selection
Always follow the paint manufactur-
er’s recommendations for cleaning, sol-
vent type, and disposing of used solvent.
Run the water or solvent, depending on
the type of paint used, under pressure for
several minutes at least to clean out the
inner channels and the spray orifice.
Latex Paints: Use warm, soapy water.
IMPORTANT: Do not use mineral
spirits on latex paints or the mixture
will congeal making it very difficult
to remove.
Oil Based Paints: Use mineral spirits.
After each use:
1. Empty the paint Cup (31) and clean it
with solvent, or water for latex paint.
2. Fill the paint Cup (31) with solvent
and spray it through the Gun into
a container, while shaking the gun.
Once the paint Cup (31) is empty,
repeat the process until the solvent
comes out clean.
3. Disconnect from the air source.
After disconnecting, be aware that air
pressure may still remain in the Spray
Gun. Point the Gun into the spent
solvent container and squeeze the
Trigger (7) again to make sure no air
remains.
4. Remove the Air Cap (1) and soak
it in solvent until it is clean. Use an
old toothbrush and/or toothpicks to
remove any material. Do not use
metal objects to clean the Air Cap
(1) or you may damage the drilled
passages. Inspect the needle and
make sure it is not bent. If it is bent,
have it replaced by a certified service
technician.
Warning!! Do not immerse the Spray Gun
Body in solvent!
5. Use the appropriate solvent (depend-
ing on the material sprayed) to wipe
down the Gun body.
6. Always lubricate the Spray Gun after
cleaning. You may use a non-silicon
oil or a light lubricant on all threaded
connections prior to storing the unit.