User manual EARLEX SPRAY STATION

[. . . ] L0482 01-07. qxd 25/7/08 10:36 am Page 1 SPRAY STATION THE COMPLETE PAINT SPRAYING KIT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the Earlex Spray System kit. This is a highly versatile spray kit and can be used on a variety of applications. BEFORE USE - PLEASE READ THE SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Please retain for future reference EARLEX LTD. [. . . ] Note: Some paints are outside the ranges listed above. Please contact our helpline for further information. 4 L0482 01-07. qxd 25/7/08 10:36 am Page 5 OPERATION Fill the paint container with the material to be sprayed. DO NOT OVERFILL above MAX level indicator. Push the fluid tube firmly into the base of the spray gun body. Screw the container onto the gun body tightly. Place the motor unit onto a clean surface, free from any loose debris or liquids. Connect the hose to the back of the spray gun. ALWAYS KEEP THE MOTOR UNIT AS FAR AWAY FROM THE SPRAYING AREA AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT PAINT CONTAMINATING THE MOTOR. Once you have set up ready to spray, switch on the unit. No paint will be sprayed until the trigger on the spray gun is gently pulled. Before starting any work on spraying actual objects we suggest you spend some time practicing on cardboard or newspaper until you have got used to how the spray gun works G An airtight seal is essential for the correct operation of this gun. G Before operating the unit please ensure that the container is securely fixed to the gun body and the gland G Over time the gland seal (12) will wear and need adjusting. To check the gland nut is correctly fitted you nut (11) is not loose. will need a small adjustable spanner. Pull the trigger back and gradually tighten the gland nut by turning it in a clockwise direction until the needle is not free to move when the trigger is released. G To obtain the optimum setting gradually unscrew the nut by turning it in an anti-clockwise direction until the needle moves forward into the fluid tip (4). To check your settings are correct spray a container of water. Re-adjust if necessary. SPRAY PATTERNS The spray gun has 3 different spray patterns ­ Horizontal, Vertical and Round (Fig. 2) The horizontal and vertical are recommended for large surfaces. The round spray is used for small objects or for areas - such as corners ­ that are difficult to reach. Fig. 2 To adjust the spray pattern, loosen the Air Cap Ring (1), adjust the position of the Air Cap (2) to obtain either a vertical, horizontal or round pattern then re-tighten the aircap ring. Round Jet Horizontal Jet Vertical Jet PAINT VOLUME The volume of paint sprayed is easily adjustable. (Fig. 3) Completely close Fluid Adjusting Screw (10) by turning this clockwise as far as it will go. [. . . ] NEVER under any circumstances insert such a plug into a 13 amp socket. NEVER under any circumstances use the appliance or mains lead without the fuse cover fitted. This is the little cover fixed into the base of the plug to hold the fuse in place. If you lose the fuse cover then please contact any electrical dealer for a replacement or ring our helpline. [. . . ]