Harbor Freight Tools 61473 Product manual

NOTICE

Delayed or inadequate cleaning will permanently clog the Spray Gun.

Clean the Spray Gun IMMEDIATELY after use.

SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP

Safety .................................................2

Specifications .....................................5

Setup ..................................................6

Operation ............................................9

Table of Contents

Maintenance ......................................13

Parts List and Diagram ......................18

Warranty ............................................20

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to

potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages

that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions
and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and
caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

WARNING – When using tools, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Work Area

a. Keep the work area clean and well lighted.

Cluttered benches and dark areas
increase the risks of electric shock,
fire, and injury to persons.

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b. Keep bystanders, children, and

visitors away while operating the tool.

Distractions are able to result in
the loss of control of the tool.

Delayed or inadequate cleaning will permanently clog the Spray Gun.

Personal Safety

NOTICE

Clean the Spray Gun IMMEDIATELY after use.

a. Stay alert. Watch what you are

doing and use common sense when
operating the tool. Do not use the
tool while tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication.

A moment of inattention while operating the
tool increases the risk of injury to persons.

b. Dress properly. Do not wear

loose clothing or jewelry. Contain
long hair. Keep hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
increases the risk of injury to persons as
a result of being caught in moving parts.

Tool Use and Care

a. Do not force the tool. Use the correct

tool for the application. The correct tool
will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which the tool is designed.

b. Disconnect the tool from the air source

before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.

Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the tool unintentionally.
Turn off and detach the air supply, safely
discharge any residual air pressure, and
release the throttle and/or turn the switch to
its off position before leaving the work area.

c. Store the tool when it is idle out of reach

of children and other untrained persons.

A tool is dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.

c. Do not overreach. Keep proper

footing and balance at all times.

Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.

d. Use safety equipment.

Wear heavy-duty work gloves and
a NIOSH-approved respirator
during use. Non-skid safety shoes
and a hard hat must be used for

the applicable conditions.

e. Always wear eye protection.

Wear ANSI-approved
safety goggles.

d. Check for misalignment or binding

of moving parts, breakage of parts,
and any other condition that affects
the tool’s operation. If damaged,

have the tool serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools. There is a risk of
bursting if the tool is damaged.

e. Use only accessories that are identified

by the manufacturer for the specific
tool model. Use of an accessory not

intended for use with the specific tool model,
increases the risk of injury to persons.

SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP

Service

a. Tool service must be performed only

by qualified repair personnel.

b. When servicing a tool, use only

identical replacement parts.
Use only authorized parts.

c. Use only lubricants supplied with the

tool or specified by the manufacturer.

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SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP

Air Source

NOTICE

Clean the Spray Gun IMMEDIATELY after use.

Delayed or inadequate cleaning will permanently clog the Spray Gun.

a. Never connect to an air source

abnormal operation, breakage of the tool or
serious injury to persons. Use only clean,
dry, regulated compressed air at the rated
pressure or within the rated pressure range
as marked on the tool. Always verify prior to
using the tool that the air source has been
adjusted to the rated air pressure or within
the rated air-pressure range.

that is capable of exceeding
200 psi. Over pressurizing the

tool may cause bursting,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Symbol Definitions

Symbol Property or Statement

PSI

CFM

SCFM

NPT

NPS

Pounds per square
inch of pressure

Cubic Feet per Minute flow

Cubic Feet per Minute flow
at standard conditions

National pipe thread, tapered

National pipe thread, straight

b. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide,

combustible gases or any bottled
gas as an air source for the tool.

Such gases are capable of explosion
and serious injury to persons.

Symbol Property or Statement

WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Eye Injury.
Wear ANSI-approved
eye protection.

WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Respiratory Injury.
Wear NIOSH-approved respirator.

WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Explosion.

WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Fire.
Do not use solvents improperly.

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Delayed or inadequate cleaning will permanently clog the Spray Gun.

Clean the Spray Gun IMMEDIATELY after use.

Specific Safety Instructions

NOTICE

1. Do not direct spray at people or animals.

2. Do not exceed maximum air pressure.

3. Do not spray near open flames, pilot lights,
stoves, heaters, the air compressor, or
any other heat source. Most solvents and
coatings are highly flammable, particularly
when sprayed. Maintain a distance of at least
25 feet from the air compressor. If possible,
locate the air compressor in a separate room.

4. Read all of the information concerning
coating products and cleaning solvents.

Do not use chlorinated solvents
(e.g. 1-1-1 trichloroethylene and
dichloromethane, also known as
methylene chloride) to clean spray guns.
Many spray guns contain aluminum,
which reacts strongly to chlorinated
solvents. Contact the solvent or coating

manufacturer as needed regarding
potential chemical reactions.

5. Industrial applications must
follow OSHA requirements.

6. Spraying hazardous materials may
result in serious injury or death.
Do not spray pesticide, acid, corrosive
material, fertilizer, or toxic chemicals.

7. Paints and solvents may be harmful or fatal if
swallowed or inhaled. Avoid prolonged skin
contact with solvents or paints as they will
irritate skin. After any contact, immediately
wash off exposed area with hot, soapy water.

8. Attach all accessories properly to the
tool before connecting the air supply.
A loose accessory may detach
or break during operation.

9. Install an in-line shutoff valve
to allow immediate control over
the air supply in an emergency,
even if a hose is ruptured.

10. Air hose fittings may get hot during use.
Allow fittings to cool before disconnecting.

11. WARNING: Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities, contains
chemicals known [to the State of California]
to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or

other masonry products

• Arsenic and chromium from

chemically treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area,
and work with approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
(California Health & Safety Code

§ 25249.5, et seq.)

WARNING: The brass components of
this product contain lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause
birth defects (or other reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety Code

§ 25249.5, et seq.)

SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP

Specifications

Maximum Air Pressure 45 PSI
Air Inlet 1/4" – 18 NPS

Cup Capacity 120 cc
Air Consumption 3 – 5.6 CFM @ 40 PSI

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NOTICE

Delayed or inadequate cleaning will permanently clog the Spray Gun.

SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP

Initial Set Up

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.

Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following

pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.

Before Setup

Clean the Spray Gun IMMEDIATELY after use.

1. This air tool may be shipped with a
protective plug covering the air inlet.
Remove this plug before set up.

Air Supply Setup

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM EXPLOSION:
Use only clean, dry, regulated, compressed air to power this tool.
Do not use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases, or any other bottled gas
as a power source for this tool.

1. Incorporate a filter, regulator with
pressure gauge, in-line shutoff valve, and
quick coupler for best service, as shown
on Figure A on page 7 and Figure B
on page 8. An in-line shutoff ball

valve is an important safety device
because it controls the air supply
even if the air hose is ruptured.
The shutoff valve should be a ball valve
because it can be closed quickly.

Note: Do not use an automatic oiler system or

add oil to airline. The oil will contaminate the
material being propelled, ruining the final result.

2. Attach an air hose to the
compressor’s air outlet. Connect
the air hose to the air inlet of the tool.
Other components, such as a coupler plug
and quick coupler, will make operation
more efficient, but are not required.

2. Before first use, clean the Spray Gun

using a solvent-based thinner.

If not removed, the material used
for testing and corrosion prevention
will contaminate paint.

WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Do not install a female quick coupler
on the tool. Such a coupler contains

an air valve that will allow the air tool to
retain pressure and operate accidentally
after the air supply is disconnected.

Note: Air flow, and therefore tool performance,
can be hindered by undersized
air supply components.

3. The air hose must be long enough to reach

the work area with enough extra length

to allow free movement while working.

4. Close the in-line shutoff valve between

the compressor and the tool.

5. Turn on the air compressor according to

the manufacturer’s directions and allow

it to build up pressure until it cycles off.

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