Graco Magnum 262800 X5 Stand Airless Paint Sprayer Instruction Manual

1. Introduction and Overview

The Graco Magnum X5 Stand Airless Paint Sprayer is designed for avid DIY homeowners and handymen to efficiently complete small to mid-size painting projects. This sprayer is suitable for various indoor and outdoor applications, including decks, siding, fences, and small homes. It provides cost-efficient, high-speed performance with adjustable pressure control for spraying unthinned paints and stains.

Key Features:

• Ideal for projects up to 10 gallons in size.
• Fully adjustable pressure control for spraying unthinned paints or stains.
• Flexible Suction Tube allows direct spraying from 1 or 5-gallon paint buckets.
• Supports up to 75 ft of paint hose for extended reach.
• Equipped with a premium metal SG2 Spray Gun with filter.

Why Choose Airless Spraying?

Airless spraying offers significant advantages in speed, ease of use, and achieving professional results compared to traditional methods like brushing or rolling. It provides fast, one-pass smooth coverage, making large projects more manageable and efficient.

2. Setup

Proper setup ensures optimal performance and safety. Follow these steps to prepare your Graco Magnum X5 sprayer for use.

Assembly Steps:

1. Connect Hose to Sprayer: Attach the blue paint hose to the fluid outlet on the sprayer. Use a wrench to tighten the connection securely.
2. Connect Gun to Hose: Connect the spray gun to the other end of the paint hose. Ensure all connections are tight using two wrenches if necessary.
3. Uncoil Hose: Uncoil the entire length of the hose and lay it flat to prevent kinks and ensure smooth paint flow.
4. Engage Gun Trigger Lock: Before handling the spray tip, always ensure the gun trigger lock is engaged for safety.
5. Remove Spray Tip and Guard: Unscrew the spray tip and guard assembly from the gun.
6. Power Switch Off: Verify that the power switch on the sprayer is in the 'OFF' position.
7. Adjust Pressure Control: Turn the pressure control knob counter-clockwise all the way down to the minimum setting.
8. Plug into Grounded Outlet: Connect the sprayer's power cord to a grounded wall outlet.

Image Description: The Graco Magnum X5 Stand Airless Paint Sprayer, fully assembled with the blue hose and spray gun, ready for operation.

3. Operating Instructions

Once assembled, follow these guidelines for effective and safe operation of your paint sprayer.

General Operation:

• Priming: Ensure the suction tube is fully immersed in the paint. Turn the prime/spray valve to the 'Prime' position. Turn the power switch 'ON' and gradually increase the pressure until paint flows smoothly through the drain tube.
• Spraying: Once primed, turn the prime/spray valve to the 'Spray' position. Engage the gun trigger lock, attach the spray tip and guard, and then disengage the trigger lock. Begin spraying with even, consistent strokes.
• Adjusting Pressure: Use the pressure control knob to fine-tune the spray pattern. Increase pressure for thicker materials and decrease for thinner materials to achieve the desired finish.

Image Description: A person using the Graco Magnum X5 sprayer to paint the exterior siding of a house, demonstrating a wide spray pattern.

Image Description: The Graco Magnum X5 sprayer set up to draw paint directly from a 5-gallon paint bucket using its flexible suction tube.

4. Maintenance

Regular cleaning and maintenance are crucial for extending the life of your sprayer and ensuring consistent performance.

Cleaning After Use:

1. Shut Down: Turn the power switch OFF and turn the prime/spray valve to 'Prime'.
2. Relieve Pressure: Place the drain tube into a waste bucket. Engage the gun trigger lock, remove the spray tip and guard, and then disengage the trigger lock. Point the gun into the waste bucket and squeeze the trigger to release pressure.
3. Flush System: Remove the suction tube and drain tube from the paint. Place them into a bucket of water (for water-based paints) or appropriate cleaning solution (for oil-based paints). Turn the prime/spray valve to 'Prime' and the power switch 'ON'. Allow the sprayer to pump cleaning solution through the system until it runs clear.
4. Clean Components: Thoroughly clean the spray tip, guard, gun filter, and inlet strainer with water or appropriate solvent.
5. Storage: Once clean and dry, reassemble the components and store the sprayer in a dry, protected area.

Image Description: A close-up view of a hand connecting the PowerFlush adapter to a garden hose, illustrating the easy cleanup feature of the sprayer.

5. Troubleshooting

Refer to this section for common issues and their solutions.

Common Issues and Solutions:

• Sprayer Not Running: If the power switch is ON and the sprayer is plugged in but not running, check if the pressure control knob is set to a minimum. Increase the pressure clockwise to start the pump.
• Trigger Cannot Be Squeezed: Ensure the gun trigger lock is disengaged.
• Pump Not Priming: This can be due to a clogged inlet strainer, the suction tube not fully immersed in paint, an empty paint pail, or a stuck inlet valve check ball. Clean the strainer, ensure the suction tube is submerged, refill the paint, or dislodge the inlet valve check ball (refer to manual for detailed steps).
• Sprayer Suddenly Stops While Spraying: The spray tip is likely clogged. Rotate the spray tip to the unclog position and trigger the gun into a waste area to clear the clog. Then rotate it back to the spray position. If the tip is worn, replace it.
• Paint Barely Dribbling Out / Spurts: Check if the pressure is set too low, the spray tip is clogged, the InstaClean filter or manifold filter is clogged, or the gun filter is clogged. Also, ensure the spray tip size is appropriate for the paint thickness and not worn.

Image Description: A close-up of the spray gun showing the reversible spray tip, which can be rotated to an unclog position to clear blockages.

6. Specifications

7. Warranty and Support

Warranty Information:

The Graco Magnum 262800 X5 Stand Airless Paint Sprayer comes with a one-year warranty against manufacturer defects. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims.

Technical Support:

For further assistance, detailed troubleshooting, or to speak with a technical support representative, please contact Graco A+ Service at:

1-888-541-9788

Representatives are available to help with any product-related inquiries or issues.