Grizzly H8225 Instruction Manual page 12

Spraying
The Model H8225 siphon feed spray gun
set is designed to spray a wide variety
of materials such as lacquers, stains,
primers, multi-component paints, clear
coats, acrylics, epoxies etc. It is ideal for
auto body and woodworking projects.
To use your spray gun:
1. Read and follow the material manufac-
turer's instructions for spraying, mixing,
safety, disposal, and any other instruc-
tion on the label or Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS).
2. Ensure the tank and hoses are secure-
ly tightened and all other fittings are
secure to avoid air leaks or material
spills.
3. Set the inlet air pressure (the air com-
ing to the spray gun) to the lowest
pressure recommended or to the mate-
rial manufacturer's recommendations.
4. Adjust the atomizing cap to vertical or
horizontal. See Atomizing Cap and
Fan Adjustments on Page 11 for fur-
ther explanation.
5. Fill the tank with material.
6. Test your material flow and spray pat-
tern on a piece of cardboard or scrap
material similar to your project. Trial
and error are necessary to achieve the
results you want.
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7. Adjust the fluid control knob to start
with a low volume of material and keep
the atomization as low as possible.
You will need to use a combination of
fluid control, inlet air pressure, air flow
control and stroke speed to achieve the
results you want. Spray so the material
wets out nicely without running or sag-
ging.
8. Use the pattern control knob to adjust
the spray fan to your desired pattern.
9. Keep the gun tip perpendicular to the
ground, parallel to the surface and
6-12" from the work at all times when
spraying, as shown in Figure 5. Do not
bend your wrist. This will cause the gun
to arc across the surface and distribute
the material unevenly, possibly creat-
ing sags and dry spots.
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Figure 5. Spray technique.
10. Begin spraying 2-3 inches before the
work and continue to the end of the
work. Continue the motion for a few
inches past the work until you are
ready for the return stroke.
11. Maintain an even speed when spray-
ing.
Model H8225 2 ⁄ Gallon Paint Tank with Gun
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