Troubleshooting Guide - Powermate Px P010-0037SP 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 compres-
sor loose
Paint cup 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
Material improperly thinned
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
Pattern control knob partially
closed
Fluid control too heavy
Paint cup 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
Pattern control knob open too far
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Tighten and seal hose fittings with Teflon® tape if
leaks are found.
Tighten paint cup 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 instruc-
tions and strain material using a paint strainer or
cheesecloth.
Adjust fluid control knob.
Thin material according to manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
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 instruc-
tions and strain material using a paint strainer or
cheesecloth.
Hold gun parallel to the paint surface.
Turn pattern control knob counterclockwise.
Adjust fluid control knob.
Tighten paint cup.
Lubricate and or tighten
Thin material according to manufacturer's instruc-
tions and strain material using a paint strainer or
cheesecloth.
Fill paint cup.
Adjust fluid control knob.
Adjust regulated air pressure to 25-50 PSI.
Turn pattern control knob clockwise.
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