Troubleshooting Guide - Porter Cable PXCM010-0012 Manual De Instrucciones

SYMPTOM
Gun does not spray
Material sags or runs
Spray pattern is
distorted
Spray pattern flutters
Spray pattern is split

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Air hose connection at com-
pressor loose
Canister loose
Fluid tube, fluid tip or air
caps loose, clogged or
damaged
Air pressure too low
Material is too thick or needs
straining
Fluid control knob closed
Canister loose
Movement of gun is too slow
Gun held too close to work
surface
Fluid tip partly blocked
Clogged air cap
Material is too thick or needs
straining
Gun not held at right angle to
paint surface
Fluid control too heavy
Paint cup or fluid tube loose
Packing dry, worn or loose
Material is too thick or needs
straining
Paint cup is empty
Fluid control too lean
Air pressure too high
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Tighten and seal hose fittings with Teflon® tape if
leaks are found.
Tighten canister to gun.
Clean parts with solvent per instructions in the "user
maintenance" section.
Adjust regulated air pressure to 25-50 PSI.
Thin material according to manufacturer's instructions
and strain material using a paint strainer or cheese-
cloth.
Adjust fluid control knob.
Thin material according to manufacturer's instructions.
Move at a moderate pace, parallel to surface.
Keep the gun 6 to 9 inches from the work surface.
Clean fluid tip and air cap
Clean air cap
Thin material according to manufacturer's instructions
and strain material using a paint strainer or cheese-
cloth.
Hold gun parallel to the paint surface.
Adjust fluid control knob.
Tighten paint cup or fluid tube.
Lubricate and or tighten
Thin material according to manufacturer's instructions
and strain material using a paint strainer or cheese-
cloth.
Fill paint cup.
Adjust fluid control knob.
Adjust regulated air pressure to 25-50 PSI.
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