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 13
AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUSE
Battery is not charged.
Piston has seized up.
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.
Paint has been shaken and has air
pockets.
Spray tip is too far from the surface
being sprayed.
Proper paint methods not being
observed.
Spray tip is loose.
Atomizer valve is worn or not positioned
properly.
Atomizer valve assembly is worn
Moving the sprayer too fast
Tip is clogged
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POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Charge battery.
Thoroughly clean the sprayer using long-
term storage cleaning instructions in the
Maintenance section of 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 instructions 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 appoximately 1 hour
to settle, then try again.
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 assembly
Slow arm speed down
Reverse the spray tip to clear the clog