Powermate 010-0018CT User Manual [en, es, fr]

200-2475, Rev. A, 5-05

Read and understand all safety precautions in this manual before operating. Failure to comply with instructions in this manual could result in personal injury, property damage and/or voiding of your warranty. The manufacturer WILL NOT be liable for any damage because of failure to follow these instructions.

Lisez et veillez à bien comprendre toutes les consignes de sécurité de ce manuel avant d'utiliser l'appareil. Toute dérogation aux instructions contenues dans ce manuel peut entraîner l'annulation de la garantie, causer des blessures et/ou des dégâts matériels. Le fabricant NE SAURA être tenu responsable de dommages résultant de l'inobservation de ces instructions.

Lea y comprenda todas las precauciones de seguridad contenidas en este manual antes de utilizar esta unidad. Si no cumple con las instrucciones de este manual podría ocasionar lesiones personales, daños a la propiedad y/o la anulación de su garantía. El fabricante NO SERÁ responsable de ningún daño por no acatar estas instrucciones.

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SAFETY

GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

IMPORT

ANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the following symbols. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

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 an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or property damage.

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To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, and injury to persons, read all the instructions before using the tool. It is also recommended that you read the compressor manual and follow all compressor safety instructions.

GENERAL SAFETY

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, AND/OR INJURY. Keep the work area clean and well lighted. Cluttered benches and dark areas increase the risks of electric shock, fire, and

injury to persons. Place cleaning rags and other flammable waste materials in a secured metal container. The container should be disposed of properly in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

WORK AREA SAFETY

RISK OF FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, never spray in a confined area. Always spray in a well ventilated area. RISK OF FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. Do not smoke while spraying. Do not spray where sparks or flames are present. RISK OF FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. Never spray closer than 25 feet to the compressor! If possible, locate the compressor in a separate room. Never spray into the compressor,

compressor controls or the motor.

RISK OF FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. Do not spray flammable materials in the vicinity of an open flame or near ignition sources. Motors, electrical equipment and controls can

cause electrical arcs that will ignite a flammable gas or vapor. Never store flammable liquids or gases in the vicinity of the compressor.

RISK OF INJURY. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating the tool. Distractions are able to result in the loss of control of the tool.

PERSONAL SAFETY

RISK OF INJURY. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense when operat-

ing the tool. Do not use the tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. Amoment of inattention while operating the tool increase the risk of injury to persons.

RISK OF INJURY. Never point or spray toward yourself or anyone else or serious skin or eye injury could occur. RISK OF INJURY. Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure the trigger is off before connecting

to the air supply. Do not carry the tool with your finger on the trigger or connect the tool to the air supply with the trigger on. Do not carry the tool by the hose or yank the hose to disconnect it from the air supply.

RISK TO BREATHING/INHALATION HAZARD. Always wear protective clothing and an approved MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator if there is a chance of inhaling anything that is being sprayed and when using tools that generate dust. Always work in a well ventilated area. Some dust created by spraying, power sand-

ing, 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 and other masonry products

• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

RISK TO BREATHING/INHALATION HAZARD. Do not spray acids, corrosive materials, toxic chemicals, fertilizers or pesticides. Using these materials may result in death or

serious injury.

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PERSONAL SAFETY (continued)

RISK OF HEARING LOSS. Always wear ANSI S3.19 approved ear protection when using the tool. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise is able to cause hearing loss.

RISK OF EYE INJURY. Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety goggles when using an air tool. Air powered equipment and power tools are capable of propelling materials such as

metal chips, sawdust, and other debris at high speed which could result in serious eye injury. RISK OF INJURY. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper

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

RISK OF INJURY. Avoid prolonged exposure to vibration. Air powered tools can vibrate during use and repetitive motion or vibration may cause injury. Avoid prolonged use of the tool or stop using the tool if discomfort occurs.

TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY

RISK OF INJURY. Do not use the tool if the trigger does not turn the tool on or off. Any

tool that cannot be controlled with the trigger is dangerous and must be repaired.

RISK OF INJURY. Disconnect the tool from the air source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, cleaning or storing the tool.

RISK OF INJURY. 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.

RISK OF BURSTING AND/OR INJURY. 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. Do not operate the tool with the protective guarding removed or damaged. Replace the tool or have it repaired by an authorized service center. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools or air hose. There is a risk of bursting if the tool is damaged.

RISK OF BURSTING AND/OR INJURY. Check for damaged air hose. Keep the air hose away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Inspect the air hose periodically and replace it if it becomes worn or damaged.

RISK OF EXPLOSION AND/OR INJURY. Use compressed air regulated to a maximum pressure at or below the rated pressure of any attachments. This spray gun is designed

to operate best at pressures between 25-50 PSI. Never attempt to operate the spray gun at pressures in excess of 50 PSI. Exceeding the maximum pressure rating of tools or accessories could cause an explosion resulting in serious injury.

RISK OF EXPLOSION AND/OR INJURY. Halogenated hydrocarbon solvents—for example: 1,1,1- trichlorethane and methylene chloride—can chemically react with aluminum used in most spray equipment and can cause an explosion hazard. Read the label or data sheet for the material you intend to spray. DO NOT use spray materials containing these solvents.

RISK OF INJURY. Use only accessories that are designed for the specific tool. Use of an accessory not intended for use with the specific tool, increases the risk of injury to persons.

TOOL SERVICE SAFETY RISK OF INJURY. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. RISK OF INJURY. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Use only

authorized parts.

AIR SOURCE SAFETY

RISK OF BURSTING AND/OR INJURY. Never connect to an air source that is greater than 50 psi. Over pressurizing the tool is able to result in bursting, 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.

RISK OF EXPLOSION AND INJURY. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases or any bottled gas as an air source for the tool. Such gases are capable of explo-

sion and serious injury to persons.

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OPERA

TING INSTRUCTIONS

TYPICAL

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Before Spraying

1. As a standard practice, drain water from the air compressor tank and air lines prior to use each day (reference your compressor operators manual for detailed instructions). NOTE: Failure to install appropriate

water/oil removal equipment may result in damage to the spray gun or workpiece (see Figure 1).

2. Install the regulator onto the air inlet port of the tool then install a 1/4” NPT female connector (not included) onto the air inlet port of the regulator. (see Figure 2).

Note: Use Teflon® Tape on all threaded connections.

3. Attach air supply line to 1/4 NPS air inlet.

4. Start the compressor and set the regulator to 40-50 PSI. NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient hose

connected between the gun and air supply to comfortably reach the work surface.

This spray gun is designed to operate best at pressures between 25-50 PSI. Never attempt to operate this spray gun at pressures in excess of 50 PSI.

5. Mix material according to the manufacutrer’s instructions, adding thinner if needed. Mixture should be smooth and easily pourable. Lumps or foreign objects should be removed by straining through a suitable paint filter or cheesecloth.

6. Attach the paint cup to the gun.

7. Remove the paint cup cover and fill the cup about 3/4 full with paint then replace the cover. NOTE: If using

the spray gun for the first time, fill the paint cup with thinner and spray into a grounded metal waste container to flush the gun and cup of any impurities that may have accumulated during assembly and shipping.

Spraying Instructions

1. Begin spraying. Hold the gun about 6 to 9 inches from the work surface and while moving the gun from side to side, depress the trigger to begin applying material. To avoid blobs, runs and lap marks, keep the gun in motion at all times before, after and while the trigger is depressed (see Figure 3). When spraying from the left to right, use the vertical pattern and when spraying from the top to bottom, use the horizontal pattern. Practice painting on a piece of scrap material or cardboard until the test coating results are acceptable, making adjustments as follows: a. Spray pattern adjustment knob (see Figure 2) - for a full pattern, turn

the knob in a counterclockwise direction and for a round pattern, turn the knob clockwise. This knob is used to create the proper pattern of paint as it is sprayed from the spray gun.

b. Fluid control knob (see Figure 2) - turn in a clockwise direction to

reduce the amount of paint and counterclockwise to increase the amount of paint. This knob controls the amount of paint that is mixed with the air. NOTE: If the fluid control knob is turned in all the way, the gun will emit only air.

Key Description Key Description Key Description Key Description

A Air hose D In-line Oiler G Quick Coupler J Female Connector B In-line Filter E Air Hose H Male Connector K Spray Gun C Tee Fitting F Whip Hose I Air Tool

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

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Spraying Instructions (continued)

c. Spray pattern shape (see Figure 4) - loosen the lock ring and

turn the air cap for the desired spray pattern. Hand tighten the lock ring after adjustment.

Round pattern used to draw fine lines with the gun close to the work

surface, for touch up work and for painting surfaces in difficult to reach areas. To achieve this pattern, turn the air cap at a 45 degree angle.

Full fan pattern used with the spray gun 6-9” from the work surface.

To achieve this pattern, turn the air cap either horizontally or vertically.

d. Adjust the regulator to the desired setting by turning the regulator knob counterclockwise to

increase pressure and clockwise to decrease pressure.

Do not adjust the fluid control knob or the spray pattern adjustment knob out past the first visible thread while the paint gun is under pressure or they could fly out and cause serious injury.

OPERA

TING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: Keep the spray gun clean. To avoid clogging the air and paint passages and possibly ruining

the spray gun, clean the spray gun immediately after each use. NOTE: Paint and other material dry quickly in the

small passages rendering the gun useless due to the difficulty of removing hardened paint from the passages inside the gun. If the passages become clogged and the spray gun stops working, follow the instructions in “TO

CLEAN PASSAGES” below.

After Each Use

Shut off the air supply to the tank and release the pressure in the tank before cleaning to avoid injury.

1. Drain and clean the cup. To clean the gun passages, put a small amount of thinner or approved solvent in the cup. Attach the cup to the gun and spray the liquid through the gun while shaking the gun vigorously. Periodically pull and release the trigger to help break loose dried-on material.

2. Wipe the gun and cup exterior with a solvent soaked rag.

To avoid of the risk of fire and/or explosion, place cleaning rags and other flammable waste materials in a secured metal container. The container should be disposed of properly in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

3. When cleaning out water based paints or materials with water, spray mineral spirits through the gun afterwards to prevent corrosion.

o Clean Clogged Passages

1. Disassemble the spray gun and soak all metal parts in thinner or appropriate solvent for 15-30 minutes. A longer soaking time may be required for severely clogged passages. Clean the parts with a soft wire brush.

NOTICE: Do not use lye or other alkalis solutions to clean the spray gun. These solutions attack aluminum alloys and will ruin the spray gun over time. NOTICE: Never use metal objects to clean precisely drilled passages. Damaged passages will cause improper spraying.

2. Apply light machine oil to to the leather packing. This will help prevent air leakage. If air leakage continues after application of oil, the packing is probably worn out and should be replaced. The gun’s packing and o-rings will be damaged by leaving the spray gun assembly immersed in solvent over extended periods.

Figure 4

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION

Gun does not spray Air hose connection at compres-

sor loose Paint cup loose Fluid tube, fluid tip or air caps loose, clogged or damaged Air pressure too low Material is too thick or needs straining

Fluid control knob closed

Tighten and seal hose fittings with Teflon® tape if leaks are found. Tighten paint cup to gun. Clean parts with solvent per instructions in the “user maintenance” section. Adjust regulated air pressure to 25-50 PSI. Thin material according to manufacturer’s instructions and strain material using a paint strainer or cheesecloth. Adjust fluid control knob.

Material sags or runs Material improperly thinned

Movement of gun is too slow Gun held too close to work surface

Thin material according to manufacturer’s instructions. Move at a moderate pace, parallel to surface. Keep the gun 6 to 9 inches from the work surface.

Spray pattern is distorted Fluid tip partly blocked

Clogged air nozzle Material is too thick or needs straining

Gun not held at right angle to paint surface Spray pattern adjustment knob partially closed Fluid control too heavy

Clean fluid tip and nozzle Clean nozzle Thin material according to manufacturer’s instructions and strain material using a paint strainer or cheesecloth. Hold gun parallel to the paint surface.

Turn spray pattern adjustment knob counterclockwise. Adjust fluid control knob.

Spray pattern flutters Paint cup loose

Packing dry, worn or loose Material is too thick or needs straining

Paint cup is empty

Tighten paint cup. Lubricate and or tighten Thin material according to manufacturer’s instructions and strain material using a paint strainer or cheesecloth. Fill paint cup.

Spray pattern is split Fluid control too lean

Air pressure too high Spray pattern adjustment knob open too far

Adjust fluid control knob. Adjust regulated air pressure to 25-50 PSI. Turn spray pattern adjustment knob clockwise.

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SPECIFICA

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Cup Capacity 20 oz. (.6 Liter) Air Inlet 1/4” NPT (male) Average SCFM Requirements 8.5 SCFM @ 40 PSI Maximum Working Pressure 50 PSI

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