Operation - Black & Decker BDPH400 Instruction Manual

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FIllING thE CANIStER (FIG. E)
f Check to make sure that the canister is completely
screwed onto the sprayer.
f Lay the sprayer on its side with the canister side lid
facing up.
f Unscrew the lid on the side of the canister.
f Pour the properly thinned and strained material to be
sprayed into the side fill canister (Fig. E).
tip: Use the mixing bucket provided to pour
material from the original material container into
the side fill canister.
f Clean any residual liquid from the threads or sides of
the canister and sprayer.
f Starting the threads evenly, screw the lid completely
onto the side fill canister. Check the lid to make sure it
is threaded on squarely and completely before picking
up the sprayer.

OPERAtION

ON / OFF SWItCh (FIG. F)
The on/off switch is located on the handle of the power unit.
f To turn the power unit on, press the top of switch (I).
f To turn the power unit off, press the bottom of
switch (0).
SmARt SElECt NOZZlE SElECtION (FIG. G)
There are three spray patterns to choose from.
They are marked as 1, 2 and 3 on the Smart Select label
located on the top of the sprayer (Fig. G).
To select pattern number 1, turn the spray nozzle and align
the green indicator on the spray nozzle with the number 1
on the label (Fig. G1).
Note: Spray nozzle can only be assembled in one
direction. Refer to Fig. S for proper assembly.
Pattern number 1 - horizontal Flat
Jet - Apply up and down a surface.
Pattern number 2 - Circular Jet - for
corners, edges and narrow surfaces.
tip: Position number 2 has a detent that
you can feel when you turn the spray
nozzle. Make sure it locates in the detent.
Pattern number 3 - vertical Flat Jet.
Apply side to side.
Warning! Risk of injury. Never point the sprayer at any
part of the body. Never pull the trigger while adjusting the
spray setting.
FlOW CONtROl KNOB (FIG. h, h1)
The flow control knob regulates the amount of liquid
that can be sprayed. Turning the flow knob clockwise
increases the flow of liquid. Turning the knob counter
clockwise decreases the flow of liquid. The flow indicator
on the top of the sprayer moves forward (minimal liquid
flow) and backward (maximum liquid flow) as the knob is
turned.
tip: Always test the spray pattern on scrap cardboard
or similar material first. Begin with flow control knob on
the highest flow setting. If less flow is desired, dial the
flow control knob in. Heavier, thicker materials should be
sprayed with the indicater close to the (+) icon. Thinner
materials should be sprayed with the indicater close to
the (-) icon.
Note: If the flow control setting is set completely to
the minimum side, as shown in Fig. H1, the trigger will
have limited or no travel. Back the flow control knob off
(clockwise) to allow for more trigger travel.
DEvElOPING thE PROPER
SPRAYING tEChNIQUE
f Practice spraying on a piece of scrap material such
as cardboard to test your spray pattern and become
familiar with the flow control feature of the sprayer.
f Ensure surface to be sprayed is free of dust, dirt, and grease.
f Ensure spray area is clean and free of dust that could
be blown onto newly sprayed surfaces.
f Cover any areas not intended to be sprayed.
f Always spray from a minimum of 1 inch (25mm) to a
maximum of 14 inches (355mm) (Fig. I).
f A commonly used method for spraying a large
surface is the "crisscross" pattern. This is done by
spraying in horizontal strips and then crossing over
these strips with vertical strips.
f To get an even spray distribution, always keep your
arm at the same distance (Fig. I) from the surface you
are spraying and avoid moving your wrist (Fig. J).
f Maintain smooth and consistent speed which will help
avoid inconsistencies. Begin spraying after the pass
has begun and release trigger before stopping the pass.
f Avoid spraying too heavily in any one area. Several
lighter coats are better than one heavy coat which can
lead to running and dripping. Remember that the flow
control knob regulates the amount of liquid that can be
sprayed. Turning the flow knob clockwise increases
the flow of liquid. Turning the knob counterclockwise
decreases the flow of liquid. If runs or drips do occur,
have a dry paint brush on hand to smooth them out.
f Turn the power unit off and place the sprayer in the
built-in dock of the power unit when not spraying for
any length of time.