Starting Operation; Working Advice - Bosch PFS 3000-2 Manual Original

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– Pour the spray material into the container (7) up to no
more than the 1000 mark.
– Put the spray gun on the container (7). Turn
the container (7) towards the close symbol
until you hear the lock ring (6) engage.
– Carry out a test-spray run on a test surface.
If the spray pattern is optimal, you can begin spraying.
or
If the spraying results are unsatisfactory or no paint is emit-
ted: (see "Troubleshooting", page 24)

Starting Operation

Pay attention to the mains voltage. The voltage of the
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power source must match the voltage specified on the
rating plate of the power tool.
Make sure that the base unit cannot draw in dust or
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other contamination during operation.
Make sure never to spray on the base unit.
u
Stop spraying if fluid escapes from places other than
u
the intended nozzle during spraying, and restore the
spray gun to its proper condition. There is a risk of elec-
tric shock.
Do not direct the fine-spray system against yourself,
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other persons or animals.
Switching On (see figure D)
– Check whether the correct nozzle cap is fitted (see "Chan-
ging the Nozzle Cap (see figures B1–B2)", page 21).
– Plug the mains plug into a plug socket.
– Grasp the spray gun by the handle and point it at the tar-
get area.
– Set the sliding switch (24) to the required application to
regulate the air flow (see "Setting the Air Flow (see fig-
ure D)", page 23).
– Pull the trigger switch (5) on the spray gun.
Note: Air always flows out at the air cap (2) when the base
unit is switched on.
Switching Off
– Let go of the trigger switch (5) and slide the sliding
switch (24) all the way to the left (position ◯).
– Pull the mains plug from the plug socket.

Working Advice

Spraying (see figures E–H)
Note: Pay attention to the wind direction when you are using
the power tool in the open air.
– Firstly, carry out a test-spray run and adjust the spray pat-
tern and the spray material quantity according to the
spray material.
For adjustments, see the following sections.
– Make sure to hold the spray gun with a uniform clearance
of 20–25 cm vertical to the object being sprayed.
– Begin the spraying procedure outside the target area.
– Move the spray pistol evenly horizontally or vertically ac-
cording to the spray pattern configuration.
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An even surface quality can be achieved when the spray
paths overlap by 4–5 cm.
– When spraying horizontal objects or spraying overhead,
hold the spray gun at a slight angle and move back from
the sprayed surface.
Risk of tripping! Be aware of potential obstacles in the
room.
– Avoid interruptions when spraying the target area.
Guiding the spray gun evenly will provide uniform surface
quality.
A non-uniform spraying angle and distance will lead to heavy
formation of paint mist and consequently an uneven surface.
– End the spraying procedure outside the target area.
Never completely empty the container for the spray material
by spraying. If the suction tube is no longer immersed in the
spray material, the spray jet will be interrupted and this will
result in an inconsistent surface.
– If spray material settles on the air cap (2) or the nozzle
cap, clean the components with the supplied cleaning
brush (26).
Setting the spray pattern (see figure I)
Never actuate the trigger switch (5) while adjusting
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the air cap (2).
– Turn the air cap (2) to the required position.
Air cap Spray jet pattern Application
Setting the spray material quantity (see figure J)
(PAINTVolume)
– Turn the thumbwheel (4) to set the required spray mater-
ial quantity:
Settings 1/2/3: "Wood" application,
Settings 3/4/5: "Wall" application.
Spraying capacity Setting
Too much material on target The spraying capacity must
area: be reduced.
– Turn down by one setting.
Horizontal flat jet
for vertical working
direction
Vertical flat jet for
horizontal working
direction
Round jet for
corners, edges and
hard to reach loca-
tions
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