Rockwell RD5581 User manual

RD5581
350W PAINT SPRAY GUN EN

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RD5581
5-15cm
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COMPONENT LIST
ACCESSORIES
Viscosity cup 1
Nozzle cleaning needle 1
We recommend that you purchase your accessories
listed in the above list from the same store that sold
you the tool. Refer to the accessory packaging for
further details. Store personnel can assist you and
offer advice.
PRODUCT SAFETY
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-
operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will
1On / Off switch
2Motor housing
3Trigger switch
4Flow rate adjusting knob
5Tank
6Power cable
7Suction pipe
8Viscosity cup
9Cap nut
10 Air cap
11 Nozzle
Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery.

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reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk
of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting to
power source and/or battery pack, picking up or
carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your
nger on the switch or energising power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or the battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power
tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power
tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SPRAY
GUN
1. Beware of high pressure at the nozzle and toxic
sprays, it can cause severe skin damage. Never
allow any part of the body to come in contact with
the spray.
2. Recommendation that the tool always be supplied
via a residual current device with a rated residual
current of 30mA or less.
3. Do not use guns for spraying ammable materials.
4. Do not clean guns with ammable solvents.
5. Warning! Be aware of any hazard presented by the
material being sprayed and consult the markings
on the container or the information supplied by
the manufacturer of the material to be sprayed.
6. Do not spray any material where the hazard is not
known.
7. Use appropriate personal protective equipment,
such as dust mask, protective clothing.
8. Do not clean guns with ammable solvents.
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To reduce the risk of injury, user
must read instruction manual
Double insulation
Wear ear protection
Wear eye protection
Wear dust mask
Warning
Warning: Do not direct the jet at
persons, animals and electrical
equipment.
RCM marking
ABN: Australian Business Number. By this number,
business information such as entity type, status,
business location etc. can be found at website
http://abr.business.gov.au.
ABN of Positec Australia Pty Ltd is 14 101 682 357
TECHNICAL DATA
Voltage 220-240V~50Hz
Power consumption 350W
Nozzle size 2.5mm
Max air volume ow 500ml/min
Max viscosity 50DIN-s
Tank capacity 800ml
Spraying pressure 0.1-0.2bar
Protection class /II
Machine weight 0.99kg

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Before using the tool, read the instruction
book carefully.
Intended Use
The spray gun is for spraying non-ammable and non-
hazardous paints and varnishes suitable.
NOTE:
• This tool is suitable for solvent-based and water-
based paints, nishes, primers, two-component paints,
varnishes, automotive topcoats, stains and wood
preservatives.
• It is not suitable for alkali, acidic paints and the paints of
which ash point is under 21
o
C.
WARNING: The tool cannot be used for
spraying of ammable liquids. Do not use
the tool for the food, pharmacy or other purposes
that are not mentioned in the manual.
PREPARATION
To obtain the best results, it is important that you prepare
the paint to be sprayed and thin the paint to the correct
viscosity. Before operating, always ensure that the paints
to be sprayed are free from dust, dirt and grease. The
paint or uid to be sprayed should be thoroughly mixed
and free from lumps or other particles. Many substances
can be sprayed with your spray gun, but always check
the manufactures recommendations before purchasing
your paint.
1. VISCOSITY MEASUREMENT
Most paints are supplied ready for brush application and
will need to be thinned before they are suitable to be
sprayed. Follow the manufacturer’s advice on thinning
the paint when used with a spray gun. The viscosity cup
will help you to determine the correct viscosity of paint to
be used.
To determine the correct viscosity (See Fig. A)
1) Stir well the paint before the starting to measure.
2) Fill the viscosity cup to the brim with paint.
3) Measure the time in seconds of liquid dripping from
the cup into the can until the cup is empty. The measured
time is called run-DIN-seconds (DIN-s).
The table below shows recommended run-DIN-
seconds for different types of material.
Solvent-based paints 15-50
Primers 25-50
Pickling no need to dilute
2 Component paints 20-50
Varnishes 15-40
Waterborne paints 20-40
Automotive topcoats 20-40
Wood preservatives no need to dilute
If the paint takes longer than the recommended time
to empty, then further thinning is required. Mix in a
small quantity of the appropriate thinner and use the
viscosity test until the correct thickness is achieved.
2. ASSEMBLING THE TANK
1) Remove the tank by unscrewing it in clockwise
direction from the spray gun.
2) Fill the tank with paint of the correct viscosity.
3) Adjust the suction pipe direction correctly
according to different operating conditions to deplete
the material in the tank as much as possible.
SPRAYING WITH A TILTING ANGLE:
NOTE: Don’t tilt too much.
Spray to the underlying objects
• turn the suction pipe forwards. (SEE FIG. B1)
Spray to the overhead objects
• turn the suction pipe backwards. (SEE FIG. B2)
4) Fill the tank with prepared paint.
5) Assemble the tank back to the spray gun by
screwing it tightly in counter-clockwise direction.
OPERATION
1. ON/OFF SWITCH (SEE FIG. C)
To start the tool, depress the on/off switch to “O”.
To stop the tool, depress the on/off switch to “I”.
2. TRIGGER SWITCH (SEE FIG. D)
Depress the on/off switch to “O”, then squeeze the
trigger switch to start the spraying work.
3. SELECTING THE SPRAY PATTERNS
Unscrew the cup nut, and turn the air cup to desired
position to t the different operating conditions. Then
re-tighten the cup nut.
Following gure shows the air cup position with their
corresponding spraying patterns:

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A: Air cup is in horizontal position = the spraying
shape is vertical: for vertical surface;
B: Air cup is in vertical position = the spraying shape
is horizontal: for horizontal surface;
C: Air cup is in oblique position =the spraying shape is
circular: for corners, edges and others.
CAUTION: Never turn the air cup when trigger
switch is depressed.
4. ADJUSTING THE RATE OF FLOW (SEE FIG. F)
The sprayed capacity can he adjusted by using the
ow rate adjusting knob. Adjust the adjusting knob
until the best spray pattern is reached. Turn the
adjusting knob clockwise (+) to increase the ow rate
and turn it counter-clockwise (-) to decrease the ow
rate. A poor spray pattern will concentrate the paint
in the centre of the spray and give a blotchy nish. A
good spray pattern will give even distribution of paint
throughout the pattern.
5. SPRAYING TECHNIQUES
To obtain the best results, keep your spray gun level
and parallel to the surface at all times. Keep the nozzle
5~15cm from the surface and spray evenly from side
to side or up and down, use smooth and even strokes
(See Fig. G1).
NOTE:
• Make sure that you have masked the areas that
should not be sprayed by a good quality masking tape.
• The intended area to be sprayed should be pretreated
to be smooth and clean, free from dust.
• Before operating, aim the spray gun at a piece of
scrap material and start spraying to nd the best
pattern and ow rate.
Do not spray as showing in Fig. G2.
CLEARANCE AND MAINTENANCE
Remove the plug from the socket before carrying
out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance.
If the supply cord is damaged, a special cord or
assembly available from the manufacturer or its
service agent must replace it.
Always remember to disconnect the plug from the
socket before cleaning the spray gun or paint tank, it
is essential that the spray gun is cleaned thoroughly
after every use. Failure to clean it will almost certainly
result in blockages and it may not operate when you
next come to use it.
WARNING: Do not clean the parts by holding
the machine in owing water. Never clean
the parts by submerging the machine in water or
thinner.
The following action must be taken after every use:
1) After switch off the gun, depress the trigger switch
again to return the paint remained in the spray gun
back to the tank.
2) Remove the tank and pour the remaining liquid
back in to the can.
3) Clean the tank thoroughly using paint thinner.
4) Put some suitable thinner into the tank and be
sprayed through the spray gun until only clean
thinner comes out of the nozzle.
5) Remove the tank, the suction tube and the lter,
and thoroughly clean them.
6) Loosen the nozzle slightly, unscrew the locknut
and move the nozzle from the cylinder, take the
valve out of the cylinder.
7) Clean the nozzle, valve, locknut, cylinder
thoroughly with thinner.
8) Use the cleaning pin to clear the nozzle and the
swirl head of the valve.
9) Reassemble the spray gun.
10) Clean the outside of the machine with a moist
cloth.
CLEAN THE FILTER (SEE FIG. H1, H2):
Remove the lter cover by turning it counter-
clockwise. Take the sponge lter out and clean it.
Re-install the dry and clean lter back to the tool.
WARNING: Do not use the tool without lter,
otherwise dirt may be sucked in the tool.
CLEAR THE NOZZLE/AIR CUP (SEE FIG. H3)
Clear the nozzle (11) or air cup (10) with solvents or
water when the nozzle/air cup is blocked with paint or
the paint is accumulated on the air cup. (SEE FIG. G3)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
No spray Nozzle clogged Clean the nozzle
Suction pipe clogged Clean the suction pipe
Flow rate set too low Turn the adjusting knob clockwise (+) to
increase the ow rate
Suction pipe loosened Tighten the suction pipe
Tank not tightened Tighten the tank
Paint is too thick Check the viscosity of the paint and dilute.
Paint dropped from
nozzle
Nozzle loosened Tighten the nozzle
Worn nozzle Replace the nozzle
Paint accumulated on air cap or
nozzle
Clean the air cap or nozzle with solvents
or water.
Spraying too thick Paint is too thick Check the viscosity of the paint and dilute.
Flow rate set too high Turn the adjusting knob counter-clockwise
(-) to decrease the ow rate
Low pressure in the tank Re-tighten the tank
Irregular spraying Not enough paint in the tank Add enough paint
Dirty lter Clean the lter or replace it.
Liquid dripping while
spraying
Flow rate set too high Turn the adjusting knob counter-clockwise
(-) to decrease the ow rate

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