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HVLP Gra Vity Feed
SPray Gun
66222
Set uP and OPeratinG inStructiOnS
®
distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight t ools .
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SaVe tHiS manuaL.
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cautiOn, used SaVe tHiS manuaL with the safety Keep this manual for the safety warn- alert symbol, ings and precautions, assembly, operat- indicates a hazardous ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning situation which, if not procedures. Write the product’s serial avoided, could result in minor number in the back of the manual near the or moderate injury. assembly diagram (or month and year of nOtice is used to purchase if product has no number). Keep address practices this man
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b. remove or cover objects from the trigger or connect the tool to the air area that you want to protect from supply with the trigger on. overspray or paint dust. d. do not overreach. keep proper c. Operate only in a well-ventilated footing and balance at all times. area. Paint thinners and solvents Proper footing and balance enables may be harmful if breathed. Always better control of the tool in unexpect- wear an ANSI approved ventilator ed situations. when painting. d. do not operate the
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with the trigger is dangerous and b. When servicing a tool, use only must be repaired. identical replacement parts. use only authorized parts. d. disconnect the tool from the air source before making any adjust- c. use only the lubricants supplied ments, changing accessories, or with the tool or specified by the storing the tool. Such preventive manufacturer. safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool unintentionally. Turn air source off and detach the air supply, safely a. ne
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cannot be built into this product, but SymBOLS and must be supplied by the operator. SPeciFic SaFety 2. WARNING: The brass components inStructiOnS of this product contain lead, a chemi- cal known to the State of California Symbol Definitions to cause birth defects (or other repro- ductive harm). (California Health & Symbol Property or statement Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.) No-load speed n o 3. Only use with accessories rated to Revolutions or reciprocation per .../min handle the for
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subheadings therein before set FunctiOnaL deScriPtiOn up or use of this product. Specifications note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, Air Pressure Range 15-45 PSI refer to the Assembly Diagram near Maximum Air Pressure 45 PSI the end of this manual. Air Inlet 1/4” -18 NPS Air Consumption 12 SCFM @ 45 PSI unpacking Paint Cup Capacity 20 FL. OZ. When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If components and controls
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do not install a female quick air Supply coupler on the tool. Such a coupler tO PreVent contains an air valve that will allow exPLOSiOn: the air tool to retain pressure and use only clean, operate accidentally after the air dry, regulated, compressed air supply is disconnected. to power this tool. do not use note: Air flow, and therefore tool perfor- oxygen, carbon dioxide, mance, can be hindered by under- combustible gases, or any sized air supply components. other bottled gas as
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note: Residual air pressure should not be 4. Air powered HVLP and conventional present after the tool is disconnected spray guns differ from airless spray- from the air supply. However, it is a ers that are fluid powered. good safety measure to attempt to 5. Airless sprayers use a fluid pump to discharge the tool in a safe fashion force the paint through the gun to the after disconnecting to ensure that the spray cap. The fluid pressure at the tool is disconnected and unpowered. cap ato
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2. Route the air hose along a safe route t ool Set up to reach the work area without creat- tO PreVent ing a tripping hazard or exposing the SeriOuS injury air hose to possible damage. The air FrOm hose must be long enough to reach accidentaL OPeratiOn: the work area with enough extra t urn off the tool, detach the length to allow free movement while air supply, safely discharge working. any residual air pressure in 3. Secure loose work pieces using a the tool, and release the v
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4. Test the paint viscosity by dipping squeeze the Trigger (36) all the way. a stick into the paint, then observ- With the Trigger squeezed, turn the ing the rate paint drips from the end. Fluid Control Knob (12) counterclock- Properly thinned paint will drip about wise to increase paint flow. 1 per second. 3. When the paint pattern is smooth, 5. Follow paint manufacturer’s recom- lock the setting by turning the Lock- mendations. Experiment with scrap nut (11) clockwise. material to determi
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4. Practice on scrap material until the a paint film. The paint film chemically desired pattern is achieved. bonds together. 6. While the paint is wet, before it has understanding dried, you can thin or clean away the Paint thinners and Solvents paint using a thinner. 1. Understand the difference between a 7. Once the paint has dried, in most paint “thinner” and a paint “solvent”. A cases the thinner can no longer be thinner is used to thin the paint while used. You must then use a s
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4. Do not stop your motion when spray- a strainer. Replace the Lid (29) and ing the work piece. Stopping will screw on tightly. cause to build up, and run or sag. 5. Put on a ventilator and other safety 5. Hold the Spray Gun vertically. Hold- equipment recommended in the ing the gun at an angle will affect the Safety Section of this manual. spray pattern. 6. Point the Sprayer toward the work material and squeeze the Trigger (36). Paint will spray. 7. Move the spray across the work piece as
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cleaning the Sprayer uSer maintenance inStructiOnS 1. IMPORTANT: The Spray Gun must be cleaned every time immediately Procedures not specifically after use. Improper cleaning is the explained in this manual primary cause of Spray Gun failure. must be performed only by a qualified technician. 2. Immediately after finishing painting, pour out remaining paint from the tO PreVent Cup. Rinse out the cup with paint SeriOuS injury thinner. Wipe out the cup to clean FrOm remaining pain
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t ool t roubleshooting Problem Possible causes Likely Solutions Decreased output. 1. Not enough air pressure 1. Check for loose connections and make sure and/or air flow. that air supply is providing enough air flow (CFM) at required pressure (PSI) to the tool’s air inlet. Do not exceed maximum air pressure. 2. Obstructed trigger. 2. Clean around trigger to ensure free movement. 3. Blocked air inlet screen (if 3. Clean air inlet screen of buildup. equipped). 4. Air leaking from loose
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Paint aPPLicatiOn trOuBLeSHOOtinG Problem Possible causes Likely Solutions Paint surface is bumpy or 1. Paint is applied too thick 1. Paint must be thinned properly before spraying “orange peeled” 2. Incorrect paint volume 2. Adjust Fluid Control Knob (12) 3. Insufficient air pressure 3. Adjust Air Regulator (37) and Air Adjustment Valve (31) 4. Paint gun too far from paint 4. Hold spray gun closer to surface surface during spraying during spraying. Paint sags or runs 1. Excess thinning of pa
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PartS LiSt Part description Q’ty 1 Air Cap with Lock ring 1 2 Fluid Nozzle 1 3 Air Ring 1 PLeaSe read tHe FOLLOWinG 4 Piston Pad 1 careFuLL y 5 Compression Ring 1 THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR 6 Needle Seal Spring 1 HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND 7 Air Piston Seal 1 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE 8 Gun Body 1 MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES 9 Paint Needle 1 ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF 10 Paint Piston Spring 1 ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THA
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aSSemBLy diaGram SKU 66222 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 17 37 38
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Limited 90 day 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 prod- uct is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installat
