Troubleshooting - Ryobi SSP300 Manual Del Operador

PROBLEM
Motor does not run.
Motor overheats.
Motor has a low hum but does
not spray.
Motor seems to be running
properly but doesn't spray.
Paint will not spray through
the tip
Sprayed material is spitting or
globbing up.
Paint/stain spray overspray is
excessive.
Paint/stain runs or sags on the
work surface.
Paint/stain is leaking behind the
spray tip.
Unit will not prime
Small bead in spray pattern
* Although unlikely, a worn piston is possible. A replacement piston can be purchased by calling customer service at
1-800-525-2579. Follow the instructions in Cleaning the Sprayer for Storage to access the piston for replacement.
NOTE: FIGURES (ILLUSTRATIONS) START ON PAGE 12
AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUSE
Sprayer is not plugged in.
Breaker is tripped.
Piston has seized up.
Extension cord is too long.
Continuous spray operation.
Piston has seized up.
Suction tube and filter are loose or
damaged.
Atomizer valve is clogged or worn out.
Material being sprayed is too thick.
Plugged spray tip or intake filter;
worn piston.
Spray tip is clogged
Paint container volume is getting low.
Material being sprayed is too thick.
Suction tube is loose.
Atomizer valve is clogged or worn out.
Worn spray tip or piston.
Material being sprayed has been
shaken and has air pockets
Spray tip is too far from the surface
being sprayed.
Proper paint methods not being ob-
served.
Spray tip is loose.
Atomizer valve is worn or not posi-
tioned properly.
Atomizer valve is worn
Moving the sprayer too fast
Tip is clogged
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POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Make sure unit is plugged in.
Reset breaker.
Thoroughly clean the sprayer using long-term
storage cleaning instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
Use only the size extension cord recommended
previously in this manual.
Release trigger at the end of each pass to allow
the motor to cool.
Thoroughly clean the sprayer using long-term
storage cleaning instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
Reinstall or replace suction tube and filter as
needed.
Clean or replace atomizer valve assembly.
Follow material manufacturer's directions and
thin material as needed.
Thoroughly clean the sprayer and, if necessary,
replace piston*, using storage cleaning instruc-
tions in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Reverse the spray tip and press trigger
Refill paint container.
Follow material manufacturer's directions to thin
material as needed.
Reinstall suction tube securely.
Clean or replace atomizer valve assembly.
Clean or replace spray tip or piston*.
Allow paint to sit for approximately 1 hour.
Hold sprayer closer to the surface being sprayed.
Refer to Operating the Sprayer earlier in this
manual.
Tighten spray tip.
Replace or reposition atomizer valve as needed.
Replace the atomizer valve
Slow arm speed down
Reverse the spray tip to clear the clog