Earlex CHV512 Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: Earlex Craft Paint Spraying Kit

Summary of CHV512

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    Operating instructions thank you for purchasing this create by earlex ™ craft paint spraying kit. This is a highly versatile spray kit and can be used on a variety of applications. Before use - please read these safety & operating instructions. Please retain for future reference go to www.Earlexcrea...

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    2 important informa tion (not supplied) 1. 2. 3. Certain coatings may require dilution..

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    L caution: to reduce the risk of electric shock or injury, do not expose to rain. Store indoors. L the substances used with this spray gun may contain hazardous, harmful, explosive or corrosive materials. Always comply with the safety instructions issued with this product and the material being used...

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    Extension cords your create by earlex™ craft paint spraying kit is supplied with a power cord that is 6 feet long. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. For lengths up to 50 feet,...

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    No. Description 1. Air cap ring 2. Air cap 3. Spray direction plate 4. Fluid tip (1mm) 5. Fluid tip seal 6. Fluid needle (1mm) 7. Spring 8. Fluid adjusting screw 9. Gland nut 10. Gland seal no. Description part no. 11. Paint feed tube l0947 12. Paint container seal l0335 13. 250ml paint container (c...

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    Create by earlex ™ is a simple to use paint sprayer specifically designed for arts and crafts. The compact, portable unit and easy to use spray gun provides a soft, even spray, perfect for your decorating tasks. 6 l the 250ml spray gun offers you great control when painting. L the fluid adjusting sc...

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    Thinning paint yes/no 10% 25% 30% emulsion paints gloss paints fabric paints metallic paints acrylic paints wood stains gesso primer poster paints glazes and varnishes rough textured paints solvent-based paints 0% x l in order to spray some materials they need to be “thinned” (diluted). Thinning is ...

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    Twist and click the air cap (2) horizontally to obtain a vertical side to side spray pattern. Twist and click the air cap (2) vertically to obtain a horizontal up and down spray pattern. Twist and click the air cap (2) to a diagonal setting for a round spray pattern for more detailed projects. 8 1. ...

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    9 to obtain the best results always keep your spray gun level and at an equal distance from the object you are spraying, idealy 10”-12” (side to side or up or down) from the surface. Avoid spraying at an angle as this will lead to runs on the surface (fig.4a-4c). Let your arm control the left to rig...

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    10 evenly control the speed of movement of the spray gun. A fast speed will give a thin coat and a slow speed will give a thick coat. Only apply one coat at a time. If an additional coat is required, follow the paint manufacturer’s instructions for drying times. If spraying small areas or objects ke...

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    11 l your create by earlex ™ craft paint spraying kit comes complete with 5 stencils, perfect for decorating walls, furniture, fabric and other items (fig.6). L attach the stencil to the surface using the masking tape provided, making sure the stencil lies completely flat. This will prevent the air ...

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    12 the spray gun must be thoroughly cleaned immediately after use. If the paint dries inside the gun cleaning will become much more difficult and may render the gun inoperable. This is not covered by the limited warranty. The spray gun is the same as a paintbrush, if it is not cleaned the paint will...

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    As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of the application may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: the wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter n or coloured black. The wire w...

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    14 troubleshooting ?? Problem cause action required the paint runs on the item being sprayed paint is thin or irregular no paint being produced paint too diluted paint volume too high moving too slowly gun trigger held too long gun too close paint too diluted paint volume too low moving too fast spr...

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    15 notes.

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    © 2012 earlex ltd. L1952 11/12 design registrations: gb 3019116 ecd 000317128-0001 us d541,903s copyright & design right reserved © 2012 earlex ltd will accept no responsibility for the use of this product if used for any purposes other than those detailed herein earlex ltd, opus park, moorfield roa...