Harbor Freight Tools 2471 User's Manual
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1. better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Inspect tool cords and hoses periodically and if damaged have them repaired by an authorized technician The handles must be kept clean dry and free from oil and grease at all times Disconnect power When not in use disconnect from compressor Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Check that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool or machine work surface before plugging it in Avoid unintentional starting Do not carry any tool with your finger on the trigger whether it is plugged in or not Stay alert Watch what you are doing use common sense Do not operate any tool when you are tired Check for damaged parts Before using any tool any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment and binding of moving parts any broken parts or mounting fixtures and any other condition that may affect proper operation Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician Do not use the tool if any switch does not turn On and Off properly Guard against electric shock Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerator enclosures Replacement parts and accessories When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts will void the warr2. familiar with the available adjustments prior to use 1 Remove the Cup 17 by loosening the Clamp 18 Place the flat end of the cup down on a flat surface Using a funnel not included add no more than 1 45 Gallons of material through the small opening of the Cup 17 Insert the opening on the top of the Body 3 down into the open end of the Cup Secure the Body 3 and Cup 17 together using Clamp 18 2 Connect the air hose to the Air Inlet 13 and set the pressure to 50 70 PSI Do not exceed 70 PSI 3 Squeeze the Trigger 14 to test the pattern 4 Spray from a distance of approximately four to eight inches while keeping the Spray Gun perpendicular to the ground 5 Maintain your distance as you evenly move from side to side Do not fan or arc the Spray Gun or the paint will apply unevenly 6 When you finish spraying release the Trigger 14 and disconnect the air hose 7 Empty the Cup 17 Never store the Cup 17 with paint in it Warning Even after the compressor is shut down the Cup 17 may still be pressurized Open it slowly and carefully SKU 02471 Page 5 REV 06 05 Adjustments 1 You can regulate the fluid flow with the Regulator Guide 8 Slowly turn it to fine tune the air pressure to meet your needs You may also adjust the pressure with the air compressor Make sure you do not exceed the recommended 70 PSI 2 You can change Nozzles 2a 2b 2c for different shaped sprays First d
3. ita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ome parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts SKU 02471 Page 8 REV 06 05 Assembly Drawing oT ET ty LJ x O EN lt aq mo Qu OS ER TEETE a REV 06 05 Page 9 SKU 02471
4. CENTRAL PNEUMATIC PAINT TEXTURE AIR GUN Model 02471 ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our Web site at http www harborfreight com Copyright O 2002 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions and replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 Specifications Capacity 1 45 Gallons Air Inlet 1 4 NPS Male Recommended PSI 50 70 PSI 10 H x 9 7 8 x 9 Nozzle Sizes 4 5mm 177 6mm 236 8mm 314 Save This Manual You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly instructions operating and maintenance procedures parts list and diagram Keep your invoice with this manual Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference Safety Warnings and Precautions WARNING When using tool basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment Read all instructions before using this tool le 2 Keep work area clean Cluttered areas invite injuries Observe work area conditions Do not use machines or power tools in damp or wet locations Don t expose to rain Keep work area well lighted Do not us
5. anty Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs If there is any doubt do not operate the tool Use proper size and type extension cord If an extension cord is required it must be of the proper size and type to supply the correct current to the air compressor without heating up Otherwise the extension cord could melt and catch fire or cause electrical damage to the air compressor Check air compressor manual Maintenance For your safety maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician Keep aware of air hoses Be careful not to trip over air hoses while working Check air connections periodically Do not operate Spray Gun near open flames pilot lights heaters or any other heat source Make sure you have adequate ventilation Most solvents and paints are extremely flammable especially when sprayed Never smoke cigarettes in the same room you are working in SKU 02471 Page 3 23 Read labels on cleaning solvents and paint coatings Chlorinated solvents such as 111 Trichloroethane and Methylene Chloride also known as methyl chloride can chemically react with aluminum and may explode Many paint sprayers contain aluminum Contact solvent manufacturer or paint supplier if your are in doubt 24 Paints and solvents may be harmful or fatal if swallowed or inhaled Always use a respir
6. ator that is appropriate for type of paint solvent being used when spraying Avoid prolonged skin contact with solvents or paints as they will irritate skin After contact immediately wash off exposed area with hot soapy water 25 Check all Spray Gun Seals and Air Connection Before use make sure the Cup 17 is fully tightened to the Body 3 Make sure the air hose is securely fastened to the Air Inlet 13 26 Read and understand all warnings and instructions provided in the instruction manual of the air compressor being used 27 Never point Paint Texture Air Gun at people or animals Note Performance of the compressor if powered by line voltage may vary depending on variations in local line voltage Extension cord usage may also affect tool performance Warning The warnings cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction 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 Additionally read all of the warnings and instructions provided in the instruction manual of the air compressor you will be using WARNING This product contains or when used produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm California Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq Unpacking When unpa
7. cking check to make sure the parts listed on page 8 are included If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this manual as soon as possible SKU 02471 Page 4 Assembly Refer to Assembly Drawing on page 9 1 To attach the Cup 17 use the Clamp 18 to connect it to the Body 3 Operation Warning Never allow the Spray Gun and Cup 17 to lay on it s side when the Cup 17 is full of material Ai Air tr Compressor Dryer Recommended Air Line Components For best service you should incorporate an air dryer a regulator and an inline air filter as shown above We recommend an air dryer to send moisture free air to the Spray Gun All are available at Harbor Freight Tools 1 4 NPS Male Air Hose Line Vaive Air Hose A on Reel Regulator 1 You will need to prepare a 1 4 air connector sold separately to connect to the Air Inlet 13 First wrap the 1 4 air connector not included with pipe thread seal tape before connecting to a Air Source Hose not included 2 Attach air hose to the Air Inlet 13 on the Spray Gun 3 Set the air pressure on your compressor to 50 70 PSI Do not exceed the recommended air pressure of 70 PSI 4 Check the air connection for leaks 5 Turn off the compressor and disconnect the air source hose in preparation to load material Note It is recommended that you test the Spray Gun on scrap material to become
8. e electrically powered tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids Keep children away Children must never be allowed in the work area Do not let them handle machines tools or extension cords Store idle equipment When not in use tools must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children Do not force tool It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended Do not use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the tool capacity Use the right tool for the job Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool There are certain applications for which this tool was designed Do not modify this tool and do not use this tool for a purpose for which it was not intended Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts Protective electrically non conductive clothes and non skid footwear are recommended when working Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair Use eye and breathing protection Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles Wear an ANSI approved respirator when spraying SKU 02471 Page 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Do not reach over or across running machines Maintain tools with care Keep tools clean for
9. isconnect from the air source Next unscrew the Retaining Ring 1 Unscrew the nozzle that is on the unit and screw on the one you want to use Screw on the Retaining Ring 1 It is recommended that you test all three nozzles by spraying on scrap material to see the spray patterns before using them Problem 1 Cause Solution Cause Solution Cause Solution Problem 2 Cause Solution Cause Solution Problem 3 Cause Solution Cause Solution Problem 4 Cause Solution Cause Solution Problem 5 Cause Solution SKU 02471 TroubleShooting Heavy top bottom or right left pattern Material buildup on Nozzles 2a 2b 2c Partially plugged Nozzles 2a 2b 2c center holes Remove Nozzles 2a 2b 2c soak in solvent and wipe clean Material partially plugging Tip of Gun Remove Nozzles 2a 2b 2c and clean Damaged Needle Shaft 9 Have a qualified technician replace the Needle Shaft 9 Heavy Center Pattern Too much paint Reduce fluid flow with the Regulator Guide 8 Coating too thick Thin out coating Split spray pattern Pressure too high Reduce air pressure at the regulator Not enough paint Increase fluid flow with the Regulator Guide 8 Jerky or fluttering spray Insufficient paint Fill Cup 17 Gun and Cup 17 tipped at excessive angle Correct angle Air mixes with paint Worn Assembly Set 11 Have a qualified tech
10. nician replace the Assembly Set 11 Page 6 Maintenance Cleaning Gun should be attached to compressor to complete the cleaning process Warning Do not use paint strippers on this unit as they will damage the aluminum Never allow the unit to lay on it s side while paint is in the Cup 17 1 Empty paint from Cup 17 and add small amount of clean solvent Replace Cup 17 and shake vigorously At the lowest possible pressure spray out the solvent into a waste bucket make sure you are wearing respirator and eye protection 2 Empty Cup 17 of remaining solvent and repeat the process until the Cup 17 appears clean and free of the paint 3 Disconnect air supply Remove surplus solvent and wipe the Cup 17 clean with a lint free cloth Note The Cup 17 may be fully immersed in solvent for no more than 24 hours if needed 4 Loosen the Regulator Guide 8 to expose the right side of the Needle Shaft 9 Use the toothbrush to clean the Needle Shaft 9 with solvent Replace and tighten the Regulator Guide 8 and the Needle Shaft 9 Do not force any parts or they will break Wipe the entire Body 3 clean with a lint free cloth Note Always dispose of paints and solvents properly Consult the local hazardous waste authority for proper disposal procedures and sites SKU 02471 Page 7 Parts List 20 7 10 i i 3 ta 14 Pan i 7 J q 7 7 7 7 1 7 1 7 1 7 1 2c e Ze 8 9 w al
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