Operation Fine Finish Hand-Held Paint Sprayer 3A1698F EN - For portable spray applications of architectural paints and coatings only - Not approved for use in explosive atmosphere locations - Service only at Graco approved service centers - For professional use only IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all warnings and instructions in this manual. Save these instructions. All Models: Maximum Working Pressure 1700 psi (117 bar, 11.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Charger Status Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sprayer Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. When these symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, refer back to these Warnings. Product-specific hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
Warnings WARNING WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help prevent fire and explosion: • Do not spray flammable or combustible liquids in a confined area. • Keep spray area well-ventilated. Keep a good supply of fresh air moving through the area. • Paint or solvent flowing through the sprayer is able to result in static electricity.
Warnings WARNING WARNING EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Misuse can cause death or serious injury. • Disconnect the battery before servicing. • Always wear appropriate gloves, eye protection, and a respirator or mask when painting. • Do not operate or spray near children. Keep children away from equipment at all times. • Do not overreach or stand on an unstable support. Keep effective footing and balance at all times. • Stay alert and watch what you are doing.
Warnings WARNING WARNING PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD Use of fluids that are incompatible with aluminum in pressurized equipment can cause serious chemical reaction and equipment rupture. Failure to follow this warning can result in death, serious injury, or property damage. • Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or fluids containing such solvents. • Many other fluids may contain chemicals that can react with aluminum.
Component Identification Component Identification P N M L K A J H G *B C D E F W Q S R ti16696b T A *B C D E F G H J K Fine Finish Tip/Guard Assembly Tip Filter (Reverse Threaded) Flexible Suction Tube Pressure Control Knob Prime/Pressure Relief Valve Grounding Plug SlimLine Battery Battery Release Button Indicator Light Trigger L M N P Q R S T W Trigger Lock Static Wick Hi/Lo Switch (Motor Speed) Outlet Valve Access Plug Startup/Storage Kit Lithium Ion Battery Charger Cup Liner Replacement
Charging the Battery Charging the Battery 3. Replace and charge battery only in a well-ventilated area and away from flammable or combustible materials, including paints and solvents. Batteries are initially 50% charged to provide optimum battery life and require charging before first use. It takes approximately 25 minutes to charge a dead battery to 80%, at which point it can be used. It will take approximately 40 minutes to fully charge a dead battery. 1.
Common Procedures Common Procedures Trigger Lock Pressure Relief Procedure Always engage the trigger lock when you stop spraying to prevent the sprayer from being triggered accidentally by hand, or if dropped or bumped. ti14994a ti14995a Trigger Locked ti16699a Do not operate or spray near children. Do not aim the sprayer at, or spray any person or animal. Keep hands and other body parts away from the front of the sprayer. For example, do not try to stop the paint flow with any part of the body.
Common Procedures Setting Hi/Lo Switch (Motor Speed) Low Speed Adjusting Pressure High Speed ti16705a Minimum Pressure Setting ti16731a Speed Control Switch 1. To extend battery life, try spraying with low motor speed to get an acceptable spray pattern. 2. Shift to high speed if needed to achieve an acceptable spray pattern. 10 ti16704a Maximum Pressure Setting 1. To reduce overspray, always spray at lowest pressure that results in an acceptable spray pattern. 2.
Setup Setup Spraying Floors and Base Boards When spraying floors, rotate the suction tube collar to the back of the material cup. Flammable fumes (such as solvent and paint fumes) in work area can ignite or explode. See Grounding Instructions, page 3. Do not spray flammable or combustible liquids in a confined area. Keep spray area well-ventilated. Keep a good supply of fresh air moving through the area. NOTICE Your sprayer is NOT compatible with harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach.
Setup Sprayer Setup This sprayer arrives from the factory with a small amount of test material in the system. It is important that you flush this material from the sprayer before using it for the first time: 5. Engage trigger lock and put prime/pressure relief valve UP to release pressure. 1. Fill material cup with water or compatible solvent, thread onto sprayer and hand tighten. ti14994a ti14999a ti16699a ti16700a 6. Unscrew and remove material cup. 7.
Starting a New Job (or Refilling the Cup) Starting a New Job (or Refilling the Cup) 4. Reverse spray tip to UNCLOG position and spray into waste area for five seconds. When spraying flammable or combustible materials: • Remove entire sprayer from hazardous location when refilling. • Always ground the material cup when refilling. • Keep material containers covered between cup refills. 1. ti14991a ti14991a ti15491a ti14985a ti16713a 5. Put prime/pressure relief valve UP to release pressure.
Install Tip/Guard Assembly (if not installed) Install Tip/Guard Assembly (if not installed) Getting Started with Basic Techniques NOTE: Only use Graco Fine Finish Tip/Guard assemblies. Use a piece of scrap cardboard to practice these basic spraying techniques before you begin spraying the surface. • 1. Hold sprayer 10 in. (25 cm) from surface and aim straight at surface. Tilting sprayer to direct spray angle causes an uneven finish. (25 cm) 10 in.
Unclogging Spray Tip/Guard Assembly Unclogging Spray Tip/Guard Assembly Do not operate or spray near children. Do not aim the sprayer at, or spray any person or animal. Keep hands and other body parts away from the discharge. For example, do not try to stop leaks with any part of the body. 1. To unclog tip obstruction, engage trigger lock and put prime/pressure relief valve UP to release pressure. 5. Disengage trigger lock, put prime/pressure relief valve DOWN to spray position, and resume spraying.
Shutdown and Cleaning Shutdown and Cleaning 3. Remove and clean sprayer intake tube and screen with water (or flushing fluid) and a brush every time you flush the sprayer. Reconnect intake tube. NOTICE Failure to properly clean sprayer after each use will result in hardened materials, damage to the sprayer, and the warranty will no longer be valid. Do not store solvents other than mineral spirits in sprayer. Always flush with Graco pump armor prior to storage. ti15002a Flushing Sprayer ti16725a 4.
Shutdown and Cleaning 8. Disengage trigger lock, reverse tip to UNCLOG position, and pull trigger for 5 seconds to prime sprayer. 11. Engage trigger lock and put prime/pressure relief valve UP to release pressure. ti16700a ti16699a ti14995a ti16698a ti14994a ti14991a ti14999a ti14991 9. Put prime/pressure relief valve DOWN to spray position. Trigger sprayer into waste area until no paint appears in water or flushing fluid. ti16701a ti15425a 12. Remove material cup and discard used fluid. 13.
Storage Cleaning Sprayer Exterior • 1. Dilute 4 oz. bottle of Pump Armor Concentrate with an additional 4 oz. of water in material cup. Wipe paint off outside of sprayer using a soft cloth moistened with water or flushing fluid. Do NOT submerge the sprayer. 4 oz ti16729a 2. Thread cup into sprayer, put prime/pressure relief valve to UP position and squeeze sprayer trigger for approximately 10 seconds.
Replacement Parts and Kits Replacement Parts and Kits 31 70 69 24 32 68 65 31 31 26 66 10 30 9 29 7 73 28 8 34 37 27 6 5 67 64 35 33 74 25 12 40 63 11 13 36 31 14 32 62 15 41 39 16 17 43 44 46 51 45 38 59 56 60 42 20 20 61 4 1 2 21 3 23 57 53 8 16 ti20355a 3A1698F 19
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Alternate Priming Method Alternate Priming Method 5. Leaving the sprayer upside-down, disengage trigger lock and quickly trigger sprayer until material comes out of drain port. Move sprayer to a non-hazardous area before servicing. If sprayer fails to prime, the inlet valve may be stuck due to paint residue. Perform the steps below. 1. Engage trigger lock and pull prime/pressure relief valve UP to release pressure. ti16997a ti16698a 6.
Inlet Valve Removal/Service Inlet Valve Removal/Service Installation NOTE: Before installing, make sure o-ring (c) is installed on inlet valve (b). Move sprayer to a non-hazardous area before servicing. 1. Engage trigger lock and pull prime/pressure relief valve UP to release pressure. 1. Place inlet valve (b) with spring (a) on top of inlet fitting (d). Push inlet fitting up into pump cavity. a b c ti16700a ti16699a ti14994a ti14999a 2. Remove material cup, suction tube, and battery.
Outlet Valve Repair 4. Use tool (supplied) to loosen and remove outlet valve fitting. Make sure old o-ring, seat, outlet valve, and spring are out of pump outlet cavity. Outlet Valve Repair Move sprayer to a non-hazardous area before servicing. NOTE: Before doing any repair to pump, perform Flushing Sprayer procedure, page 16. ti15506a Removal ti16748a 1. Engage trigger lock and pull prime/pressure relief valve UP to release pressure. Installation 1. Screw outlet valve fitting into threads.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check everything in this Troubleshooting Table before you bring the sprayer to an authorized service center. Problem Sprayer makes no sound when trigger is pulled Cause Solution Trigger is locked. Disengage trigger lock. See page 9. Status Indicator Light is solid RED when triggering, indicating that the battery charge is low, or the battery is too cold. Replace with charged battery and place old battery in charger, or allow battery to warm up.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Sprayer sprays with poor results Solution Tip is partially clogged See Unclogging Tip/Guard Assembly, page 15. Tip is not in correct position Rotate tip to SPRAY position. Incorrect tip for application of material. See Reversible Tip Selection Chart, page 13. Tip filter is partially clogged or damaged. Clean or replace filter. See page 15. Suction Tube screen is partially clogged. Clean or replace Suction Tube. See page 16. Tip is worn or damaged Replace tip.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Spray pattern has dripping: Spray pattern is too narrow: ti15523a ti15523a Spray pattern is too wide: Solution Sprayer is moving too slow for material. Move sprayer faster while spraying. Sprayer is too close to target surface. Move sprayer away from surface 10 in. (25 cm) Holding trigger while changing spray direction. Release trigger when changing directions. Incorrect tip for application of material. See Reversible Tip Selection Chart, page 13.
Technical Data Technical Data Sprayer: Adjustable Pressure Range 500 to 1500 psi (34 to 103 bar, 0.34 to 10.3 MPa) Maximum working pressure 1700 psi (117 bar, 11.7 MPa) Weight 5.0 lb (2.25 kg) Dimensions: Length 13.75 in. (34.9 cm) Width 5.5 in. (14.0 cm) Height 9.7 in. (24.6 cm) Storage temperature range ◆❖ 32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C) Operating temperature range ✔ 40° to 90° F (4° to 32°C) Storage Humidity Range 0% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Sound Pressure Level 79.
Preferred Material Settings Log EXAMPLE Preferred Material Settings Log 30 Date Item Sprayed Material Sprayed Spray Tip 03/24/2011 Crown molding Urethane varnish FF308 Motor Speed (Circle One) Pressure Setting (Mark Dial) 3A1698F
Notes Notes 3A1698F 31
Graco Standard Warranty Graco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale to the original purchaser for use. With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective.
