Page 3 - Safety Instructions for Pneumatic Tools; SAFETY; For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual; NOTICE
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun -1- Safety Instructions for Pneumatic Tools 1. KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE and in working order. 2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before operation. 3. KEEP WORK AREA CLE...
Page 5 - Additional Safety Instructions for Spray Guns
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun -3- 1. READ THIS MANUAL. This manual contains proper operating instructions for this spray gun. 2. READ MATERIAL LABELS and MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS). Read and know all the instructions on the packaging label and the MSDS before opening the package. This i...
Page 6 - INTRODUCTION
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun -4- INTRODUCTION Woodstock Technical Support Large Sprayer Specifications Type ........................... HP Siphon FeedFluid Tip ............................... 1.8 mmAir Consumption ................ 6.0–8.8 CFMInlet Air Pressure ........ 3–4 Bar/43–58 PSIMateria...
Page 7 - SETUP; Inventory
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun -5- SETUP Inventory This tool has been carefully packaged for safe transportation. If you notice the tool has been damaged during shipping, please contact your authorized Shop Fox dealer immediately. Unpacking The following is a description of the main components s...
Page 8 - Assembly; Controls
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun -6- Assembly 1. Attach the air hose to the spray gun with the included male 1 ⁄ 4 " NPT quick connect fitting . Note: You have the option of attach- ing a regulator/guage directly to the gun. Some may find this awkward and would rather mount the regula-tor/gaug...
Page 9 - OPERATIONS; Spraying
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun -7- OPERATIONS EXPLOSION HAZARD! DO NOT smoke or have any source of flame or spark near spraying. Vapors will explode if ignited. RESPIRATORY HAZARD! Always use respirator rated for organic vapor, paints, and solvents when using your spray equipment. Failure to pro...
Page 11 - Atomizing Cap and Fan
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun -9- Often many spray pattern or spatter problems can be solved by making sure that the atomizing cap holes ( Figure 8 ) are kept clean. However, when cleaning, do not use metal tools or you may increase the diameter of the preset holes. It is better to soak the cap...
Page 12 - Cleaning; CLEANING & LUBRICATION; Continued on next page
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun -10- Cleaning Proper cleaning is the best way to ensure trouble free performance from your spray gun. If your gun is not thoroughly cleaned, damage and poor spraying will result. Problems caused by improper cleaning will not be covered by the warranty. Clean the sp...
Page 13 - Lubrication
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun -11- Lubrication Lubricate the following areas with spray gun lube after cleaning: A. Atomizing Cap Threads and Gasket B. Pattern Control Knob C. Fluid Control Knob D. Reservoir Quick Release Lever E. Reservoir Gasket F. Trigger Pin After each cleaning, apply a thi...
Page 14 - Symptom
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun -12- Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Fluttering or Spitting spray. 1. Dry or worn fluid tip seat permits air to seep into fluid passage. 2. Material level too low.3. Fluid tip or strainer is blocked. 4. Dry needle packing. 1. Tighten fluid ...
Page 16 - PARTS
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun -14- PARTS REF PART � # DESCRIPTION REF PART � # DESCRIPTION 1 X1798001 PAINT � INLET � JOINT 11 X1798011 COMPRESSION � SPRING 2 X1798002 DIRECTIONAL � SCREW 12 X1798012 O-RING 3 X1798003 SEALING � RING 13 X1798013 AIR � INLET � PLUG 4 X1798004 NOZZLE � ASSEMBLY 14...
Page 18 - WARRANTY AND RETURNS
Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all Shop Fox machinery to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase by the original owner. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or ac...
Page 19 - Warranty Registration
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