Bort BFP-18A Mode D'emploi page 6

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18 VOLT SPEED SPRAYER
INTENDED USE
The power tool is intended for atomising solvent-based
and water-dilutable paints, fi nishes, primers, clear
fi nishes, automotive fi nishes, staining sealers, wood
sealer-preservatives, plant protectives, oil and disin-
fection agents.
The power tool is not suitable for spraying dispersions
and latex paint, caustic solutions, acidic coating materi-
als, coating materials with granules or solids as well as
spray and drip-impeding materials.
Use the machine only when you can fully assess all
functions and handle them without limitation, or after
having received appropriate instructions.
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage
Maximum nozzle fl ow rate
Container capacity
Weight
PRODUCT INFORMATION
1. Motor housing
2. Output control
3. Triggerswitch
4. Handle
5. Paintcontainer
6. Spray basket nozzle
7. Battery pack
8. Viscositycup
OPERATION
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
Preparation of the surface and thinning of the paint are
the two most important methods to be concerned with
to obtain the best results from your Spray System.
PREPARING THE SPRAY SURFACE
Ensure all surfaces are free from dust, dirt, rust and
grease. If necessary rub down with sandpaper, or simi-
lar.
Masking of areas is important to ensure you do not
spray those areas you wish to remain untouched.
THINNING OR DILUTING SPRAY MATERIAL
Your Spray System is supplied with a viscosity cup.
Viscosity is a technical term used to indicate if a prod-
uct is very thin or very thick. If thin, the viscosity is said
to be low, while if very thick the viscosity is said to be
high.
Thinning is very important when spraying. Most paints
are supplied ready for brush application and may need
to be thinned (diluted) for spraying purposes.
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18 V / 1.2 Ah
300ml/min
500ml
1,9kg
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Follow the manufacturers guide for thinning in conjunc-
tion with a Sprayer. If in doubt please contact the man-
ufactures of the paint. The viscosity cup supplied will
help you determine the correct thickness of the paint.
Paint is "thinned" by adding the substance which the
paint is based upon. If a water based paint then water
is added.
If oil based then white spirit.
IDEAL VISCOSITY
Water based paints and emulsions
Oil based paints
Wood stains / Wood preservatives
This Sprayer can be used with solutions that take be-
tween 12 - 18 seconds to empty through the viscosity
cup. Dip the viscosity cup into the paint and fi ll up. Time
how long it takes for the viscosity cup to empty.
Using the above chart (or manufacture's instructions)
as a guide, determine if the material requires further
thinning, if so then thin accordingly.
If the paint requires thinning, start with a 10% dilution
of the paint.
To do this, fi ll a 1 liter container with the required paint.
Then use the viscosity cup supplied to add 100 ml of
required thinner. Stir the contents thoroughly, measure
the viscosity using the viscosity chart above. If paint
requires further thinning then repeat the above step.
NOTE: Some paints are outside the ranges listed
above.
Please contact our helpline for further information.
FILLING SPRAYER WITH PAINT/STAIN
Remove and discard any skin that has formed on top of
the paint or stain, then thoroughly mix the material in its
original container before beginning.
NOTE: Older containers of stain and paint may need to
be strained before use.
● Remove the battery pack from the sprayer.
● Remove the quick-lock container by twisting clock-
wise so that the arrow on the container lines up with
the "unlock" symbol on the lid.
● Fill the container with paint or stain as desired. Do
not fi ll above the max fi ll mark on the container.
● Reinstall the container on the sprayer and twist
counterclockwise so that the arrow on the container
lines up with the "lock" symbol on the lid.
● Select the proper spray tip for desired spray pattern.
● Install the battery pack in the sprayer.
● Pull the switch trigger to spray paint. Release the
switch trigger to stop paint spray.
● Practice spraying on a piece of scrap material to test
your spray pattern and to prime the pump before be-
ginning. If you cannot get a good spray pattern with
an even amount of paint or stain throughout, refer to
either the Dilution section or Troubleshooting sec-
tion later in this manual.
NOTE: The pump must be primed after every paint
change and at fi rst use after storing. Spray paint at a
scrap surface for at least 20 seconds to prime.
To create an even coating over the entire surface:
12 – 18 seconds
12 – 18 seconds
No dilution