Harbor Freight Tools 47016 - Manual (Page 6)

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Problem 1: Heavy top/bottom, or right/left pattern.
Cause:
Material buildup on Air Cap (#3).
Partially plugged Air Cap (#3) center holes.
Solution: Remove Air Cap (#3), soak in solvent, and wipe clean.
Cause: Material partially plugging Tip of Gun.
Solution:
Remove Air Cap (#3) and clean.
Cause: Damaged Paint Needle (#14).
Solution:
Have a qualified technician replace the Paint Needle (#14) .
Problem 2: Heavy Center Pattern
Cause:
Too much paint.
Solution: Reduce fluid flow with the Fluid Control Knob (#18).
Loosen the Fluid Control Knob Lock (#17), make the adjustment and
tighten the Fluid Control Knob Lock (#17).
Cause: Coating too thick.
Solution: Thin out coating.
Problem 3: Split spray pattern.
Cause: Pressure too high.
Solution:
Reduce air pressure at the regulator.
Cause: Not enough paint.
Solution: Increase fluid flow with the Fluid Control Knob (#18).
Loosen the Fluid Control Knob Lock (#17), make the adjustment, and
tighten the Fluid Control Knob Lock (#17).
Problem 4: Jerky or fluttering spray.
Cause:
Insufficient paint.
Solution: Fill Cup (#19).
Cause: Gun and Cup (#19) tipped at excessive angle.
Solution: Correct angle.
Problem 5: Air mixes with paint.
Cause: Worn Air Adjustment Screw Valve Assy. (Set A).
Solution:
Troubleshooting
Have a qualified technician replace the Air Adjustment Screw Valve
Assy. (Set A)