PROBLEM
The paint runs or sags
Paint is too thin or
irregular
No paint being released
Paint leaking from the
gland nut in front of the
trigger
Too much paint in the
area
CAUSE
Paint too diluted
Paint output too high
Moving too slowly
Spray trigger held too long
Spray Gun too close
Paint too diluted
Paint output too low
Moving too fast
Spray Gun clogged
Spray Gun too far away
Paint too thick
Fluid tip clogged
Pick-up tube clogged
Air hose split
Air feed tube split
Grainy Paint
Paint container almost empty
Spray Gun at an angle
Filter - Clogged
Gland seal not attached or
the wrong way round or not
tight enough. Over time the
gland seal will wear and need
adjusting
You move your wrist
ACTION REQUIRED
Add undiluted paint
Reduce the paint output by turning
Fluid Control Adjuster clockwise
Increase speed of application
Release Trigger sooner
Increase the distance between the
Spray Gun and the work-piece
Add undiluted paint
Increase the paint output by turning
Fluid Control Adjuster counter
clockwise
Reduce speed of application
Clean the Spray Gun
Move the Spray Gun closer to the
work-piece
Dilute
Clean the Fluid Tip
Clean Pick-Up Tube
Replace Air Hose
Replace Air Feed Tube
Filter the paint
Refill Paint Container
Check that the Pick-Up Tube is pointing
towards the paint
Remove/replace cup filter
Reattach the Gland Seal and retighten
Gland Nut. To check the gland nut is
correctly fitted you will need a small
adjustable wrench. Pull the Trigger
back and gradually tighten the Gland
Nut but by turning it clockwise until the
Needle is not free to move when the
Trigger is released
Move your forearm instead
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