TOTAL Air Spray Gun

General Safety Warnings

Important Safety Instructions

1. For toxic vapors produced by spraying certain materials, wear safety glasses, gloves, and respirator to prevent intoxication and serious damage to health. Ensure they do not contact your eyes or skin.
2. Never use oxygen, combustible, or any other bottle gas as a power source, as this could cause explosion and serious personal injury.
3. Fluid and solvent can be highly flammable or combustible. Use the tool only in a well-ventilated area and avoid any ignition sources, such as smoking or open flames.
4. Disconnect the tool from the air supply hose before performing maintenance or during non-operation. A ball valve near the gun to the air supply is recommended for emergency stops and prevention of unintended operation.
5. Use clean, dry, and regulated compressed air rated at 3.0-4.0 bar. Never exceed the maximum permissive operating pressure of 8.3 bar (120 psi).
6. Never use homogenate hydrocarbon solvent, which can chemically react with aluminum and zinc parts. Ensure compatibility with aluminum and zinc parts.
7. Never point the gun at yourself or others at any time.
8. Before operating the tool, ensure all screws and caps are securely tightened to prevent leaking.
9. Before painting, inspect for free movement of the trigger and nozzle to ensure the tool can operate well.
10. Never modify this tool for any other applications. Only use parts, nozzles, and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

Specifications

Diagram showing the components of the air spray gun:

• 1. Aluminium cup
• 2. Needle, nozzle & air cap
• 3. Trigger
• 4. Air inlet plug
• 5. Pattern adj. knob
• 6. Fluid Adj. knob

Technical Specifications

Operation

Instructions for Operation

Preparation

1. After unpacking, inspect carefully for any damage that may have occurred during transit. Ensure fittings, bolts, etc., are tightened before putting the unit into service.
2. Thoroughly mix and thin paint according to the paint manufacturer's instructions. Most materials spray readily if thinned properly.
3. Strain material through a filter, cheese cloth, or a paint strainer.
4. Fill the canister about 2/3 full and start the air compressor.
5. ⚠️ Warning: Do not exceed maximum pressure of the spray gun or any other parts in the compressor system.
6. After connecting the gun to the air supply, ensure the fluid cap, container, and air hose are tightly connected to the spray gun.
7. Set up a piece of cardboard or other scrap material as a target to adjust for the best spray pattern.
8. ⚠️ Warning: Never aim or spray at yourself or anybody else, as this could cause serious injury.
9. Test the consistency of the material by making a few strokes on a cardboard target. If the material still appears too thick, add a small amount of thinner.

Thing with care! Do not exceed paint manufacturer's thinning recommendations.

Spraying Technique

1. Begin spraying. Always keep the gun at right angles to the work.
2. Keep the nozzle about 6 to 12 inches from the work surface. Grip the gun keeping it perpendicular to the spraying area, then move it parallel for several times. Stopping gun movement mid-stroke will cause a buildup of paint and result in runs. Do not fan the gun from side to side while painting, as this will cause a buildup of paint in the center of the stroke and insufficient coating at each end.
3. Trigger the gun properly. Start the gun moving at the beginning of the stroke before squeezing the trigger, and release the trigger before stopping gun movement at the end of the stroke. This procedure will blend each stroke with the next without showing overlap or unevenness.
4. The amount of paint being applied can be varied by the speed of the stroke, distance from the surface, and adjustment of the fluid control knob.
5. Overlap strokes just enough to obtain an even coat. NOTE: Two thin coats of paint will yield better results and have less chance of runs than one heavy layer.
6. Use a piece of cardboard as a shield to catch overspray at the edges of the work to protect other surfaces.

Maintenance

Incomplete cleaning could cause function failures and degradation of the fan form.

1. Remove any remaining paint by pouring it into another container.
2. Disassemble the spray gun, making sure to remove the needle before disassembling the nozzle to avoid damage to the housing of the nozzle closure.
3. Clean all paint passages and the nozzle. Clean the other components using a brush soaked in solvent.
4. Reassemble the spray gun and spray a small quantity of solvent to eliminate all residues in the paint passages.
5. After the product is broken, it should be sent to a special recycling agency; do not discard it at will.

⚠️ Warning: Never use metal or other objects that could damage the holes in the nozzle and cap. Never immerse the spray gun completely in solvent. Never use components or parts that are not manufacturer originals.

Storing

1. When not using the spray gun, turn the fluid adjustment knob counter-clockwise to open, which will reduce spring tension on the needle fluid tip.
2. The spray gun MUST BE well cleaned and lightly lubricated.