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TOUCH-UP GUN
Model 00086
SeT UP ANd OPerATiNG iNSTrUCTiONS
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SAVe THiS MANUAl You will need this manual for the safety instructions, reAd All iNSTrUCTiONS assembly and operating instructions and parts list. Put it in BeFOre OPerATiNG THe a safe, dry place for future reference. Keep your invoice TOUCH-UP GUN with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside front cover. SPeCiFiCATiONS Characteristic Value Minimum Operating Air Pressure 33 PSI Maximum Operating Air Pressure 50 PSI Cup Paint Volume 7 oz. Hose Size 3/8” Material Output 2.8
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9. DRESS SAFELY. Protective gloves and non-skid footwear or safety shoes are recommended when working with and operating the Touch-Up Gun. Don't wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get caught in moving parts. Also, wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from getting caught in the Touch-Up Gun. 10. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 11. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate any tool when you are tired. 12
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ASSeMBl Y Connect the Spray Unit to the Canister Unit as shown in Figure 1. BeFOre YOU USe YOUr TOUCH-UP GUN A coupler is required to connect the Touch-Up Gun to an air compressor. Select the coupler, e.g. ¼” “M” style NPT, etc. that mates with the end of the air hose you are using, and screw it onto the AIR CONNECTION (#23) located at the end of the Touch-Up Gun’s handle (see Figure 2). Figure 1 -- Connecting the Spray Unit and Canister Figure 2 -- Attaching Air Coupler SKU 00086 For tech
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OPerATiON Setup Refer to Figure 3 for the location of parts called out in this section. Figure 3 -- Operation Diagram Step 1. Move the LEVER (#29) counterclockwise until the YOKE (#30) is free from the CUP LOCKS (#35). Step 2. Lift and remove the Paint Gun from the CUP (#34). Step 3. Prepare the paint or coating per the manufacturer’s instructions for air spray guns. Step 4. Fill the cup up to the ¾-full mark shown in Figure 4. DO NOT OVERFILL! Step 5. Lower and replace the Paint CAUTiON:Whe
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The fan size is adjusted by turning the FAN ADJUSTING SCREW (#28) clockwise for a narrow spray and counterclockwise for a wider spray. Adjusting Jet Shape The Jet Shape is adjusted by turning the AIR CAP (#1). It should be perpendicular to the ground to create a horizontal jet and parallel to the ground to create a vertical jet. Adjusting Paint Output The Volume Output is adjusted by turning the VOLUME ADJUSTMENT SCREW (#12) clockwise to reduce the output and counterclockwise to increase the
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SPrAYiNG TeCHNiQUeS Your Touch-Up Gun is designed for light touch-up work, stenciling, and small job duties. For heavy or medium production work, we suggest our H.V.L.P. and professional model spray guns. For most uses, e.g. painting walls, benches, vehicles, etc., the best results are obtained by spraying thin, even coats of paint. Let the layers dry in between coats. As with any manual process, practice leads to perfection. The following are a few general rules that may be of help in pe
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MAiNTeNANCe General Maintenance Checking & Replacing the Needle Needle wear is expexcted and inspection during Cleaning will ensure the continued top- performance of your Touch-Up Gun. If needle tip wear is noted: NOTE (Step 1)Before unscrewing the Step 1. Unscrew the FAN ADJUSTING ADJUSTMENT SCREW, place a mark on the SCREW (#28) and remove the ADJUSTMENT SCREW where it meets the SPRING (#27). GUN HOUSING (#13). This will make re- adjusting the gun, after maintenance, easier. Step 2.
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Cleaning: WARNING:Always dispose of paints, coating and other chemicals in a proper way. If you have questions regarding the proper disposal of any chemical, contact the chemical manufacturer for instructions. Step 1. Depressurize the cup and disconnect the air hose. Step 2. Remove the Paint Gun from the CUP as described in OPERATION. Step 3. Empty the paint or coating from the CUP. Dispose of properly. Step 4. Pour a small amount of clean solvent (as specified by the paint manufacturer) i
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Lubrication: Before and after each use of the TOUCH-UP GUN, perform the following lubrication process, using a non-silicon, spray gun lubricant: Step 1. Put two or three drops of lubricant on the NEEDLE (#24), in front of the TRIGGER (#14). Tip the gun backward and allow the lubricant to drip into the front of the GUN HOUSING (#13). Step 2. Put two or three drops of lubricant on the VOLUME ADJUSTING SCREW (#12). Tip the gun sideways and allow the lubricant to drip into the SPRAYER HOUSING.
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Preventative Maintenance Periodically check the following: Needle Wear: Visually inspect NEEDLE (#24) tip for wear. NEEDLE wear will cause the paint pattern to be uneven. If NEEDLE wear is noted, replace the NEEDLE per GENERAL MAINTENANCE, CHECKING AND REPLACING THE NEEDLE. Cup Gasket Wear: Step 1. Remove the Paint Gun from the CUP as described in OPERATION. Step 2. Visually inspect the Canister gasket for uneven depressions, scratches, cracks and general appearance. The gasket is not repl
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PArTS liST PArT # deSCriPTiON QTY PArT # deSCriPTiON QTY 1 Air Cap 1 23 Union 1 2 Inner Ring 1 24 Needle 1 3 Retainer Ring 1 25 Lock Nut 1 4 Fluid Nozzle 1 26 Rear Nut 1 9 Ring 1 27 Spring 1 10 Packing 1 28 Fan Adjusting Screw 1 11 Vol. Adj. Screw Receiver 1 29 Lever 1 12 Volume Adjusting Screw 1 30 Yoke 1 13 Gun Housing 1 31 Fluid Stem 1 14 Trigger 1 32 Lid 1 15 Trigger Screw 1 33 Lid Nut 1 16 Packing 1 34 Cup 1 17 Nut 1 35 Cup Locks 2 19 Packing 1 1”S” Nozzle Assembly 1 20 Valve Nut 1 9”S” Vol
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liMiTed 1 YeAr WArrANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of one year from the date of purchase (90 days if used by a professional contractor or if used as rental equip- ment). This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repai
