SPRAYING INSTRUCTIONS
Caution: Do not twist electrical cord. Do not place heavy objects on electrical cord. Keep
electrical cord away from heat and sharp objects. To avoid a tripping hazard, make sure
cord is not in a heavy traffic area. Do not use the cord if it is damaged.
Use appropriate breathing protection, eye protection, gloves, and clothing.
1. Empty container thoroughly and ensure the container is dry.
2. Deposit the stain or paint material into container.
3. Turn the volume control knob fully counterclockwise. Begin spraying, and adjust the
spray pattern by turning the volume control knob back in a clockwise direction until
you find the optimal setting. A correct spray pattern looks like the one shown in Figure
E2, with the paint or stain distributed evenly across the surface. A poor spray pattern
will be heavy in the middle (Figure E1). If you cannot get a proper spray pattern by
adjusting the volume control knob, you may have to thin the paint. See thinning
instructions on page 7.
4. If the spray pattern is still not correct, please refer to TROUBLESHOOTING.
5. Hold the sprayer 10 to 12 inches from the surface to be stained or painted. Keep it
parallel to the ground without pointing it up or down. See Figure F.
NOTE: TILTING THE SPRAYER IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
NOTE: TO AVOID RUNS AND SAGS, DO NOT SPEED UP OR SLOW DOWN WHILE
MOVING THE SPRAYER. In the event of runs or excessive build up, use a paint roller
to "back roll" the area, evening out any inconsistent coverage.
6. Overlap each stroke about 1/3 of the spray pattern.
7. To spray inside corners, spray the adjoining walls or surface first. The overspray will
stain or paint the corner.
8. When you spray an outside corner, point the spray tip of the sprayer towards the junction
of the two walls. This will prevent stain or paint from being sprayed past the corner and
onto surfaces you do not want stained or painted.
IMPORTANT
Should a low humming sound and/or irregular spray pattern occur while spraying,
immediately remove plug from electrical source and thoroughly clean the sprayer.
This will prevent the motor from overheating and causing damage to the sprayer.
See CLEAN UP INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTE: If you stop spraying for 30 minutes or longer, before continuing, retest the
spray pattern by spraying on newspaper or cardboard. If you are unable to adjust the
spray pattern properly, it is possible that the stain or paint material has started to dry.
If this happens, clean the sprayer. See CLEAN UP INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTE: The small vent hole on the top of the cylinder housing must be kept clean.
If the stain or paint material should dry and clog the hole in the cylinder housing,
your sprayer will not function properly. See CLEAN UP INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTE: If the spray pattern is still not correct, a thorough cleaning of the spray tip,
atomizer valve assembly, and pick-up tube may be required. To maintain correct
spraying, it may be necessary to clean the unit after dispensing five to nine gallons
of paint or stain. After cleaning, reassemble the parts.
AIRLESS SPRAYERS PRO 5.0 and 5.5
HOW TO USE
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