Harbor Freight Tools Paint Sprayer 66103 User Manual

texture paint spray gun  
66103  
set up and Operating instructiOns  
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sure to high intensity noise is able to  
cause hearing loss.  
personal safety  
a. Stay alert. Watch what you are do-  
ing and use common sense when  
operating. Do not use while tired  
or under the influence of drugs, al-  
cohol, or medication. A moment of  
inattention while operating increases  
the risk of injury.  
h. risk of electric shock. this tex-  
ture spray paint gun is not pro-  
vided with an insulated gripping  
surface. Contact with a ″live″ wire will  
also make exposed metal parts of the  
tool ″live″ and shock the operator.  
i.  
avoid body contact with grounded  
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,  
ranges and refrigerators. There is  
an increased risk of electric shock if  
your body is grounded.  
b. dress properly. do not wear loose  
clothing or jewelry. contain long  
hair. keep hair, clothing, and  
gloves away from moving parts.  
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair  
increases the risk of personal injury  
as a result of being caught in moving  
parts.  
tool use and care  
a. do not force the tool. Use the  
correct tool for the application. The  
correct tool will do the job better and  
safer at the rate for which the tool is  
designed.  
c. avoid unintentional starting. Be  
sure the switch is off before con-  
necting to the air supply. Do not  
carry the tool with your finger on the  
Spray Gun Trigger, or connect the  
tool to the air supply with the Trigger  
depressed.  
b. do not use the tool if the switch  
does not turn the tool on or off.  
Any tool that cannot be controlled  
with the switch is dangerous and  
must be repaired.  
d. do not overreach. keep proper  
footing and balance at all times.  
Proper footing and balance enables  
better control in unexpected situa-  
tions.  
c. disconnect the tool from the air  
source before making any adjust-  
ments, changing accessories, or  
storing the tool. Such preventive  
safety measures reduce the risk of  
starting the tool unintentionally. Turn  
off and detach the air supply, safely  
discharge any residual air pressure,  
and release the Gun Trigger before  
leaving the work area.  
e.  
use safety equipment. A  
dust mask, non-skid safety  
shoes and a hard hat must  
be used for the applicable  
conditions. Wear heavy-duty work  
gloves during use.  
f.  
always wear eye protec-  
tion. Wear ANSI-ap-  
proved safety goggles.  
d. Store the idle Texture Paint Spray  
Gun out of reach of children and  
other untrained persons. A tool is  
dangerous in the hands of untrained  
users.  
g.  
always wear hearing  
protection when using  
the tool. Prolonged expo-  
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e. maintain the tool with care. Keep  
this tool clean. A properly maintained  
tool is easier to control.  
b. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide,  
combustible gases or any bottled  
gas as an air source for the tool.  
Such gases are capable of explosion  
and serious injury to persons.  
f.  
check for misalignment or bind-  
ing of moving parts, breakage of  
parts, and any other condition that  
affects the tool’s operation. If dam-  
aged, have the tool serviced before  
using. Many accidents are caused  
by poorly maintained tools. There is a  
risk of bursting if the tool is damaged.  
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instructiOns.  
symBOls and  
speciFic saFety  
instructiOns  
g. use only accessories that are  
identified by the manufacturer for  
the specific tool model. Use of an  
accessory not intended for use with  
the specific tool model, increases the  
risk of injury.  
Symbol Definitions  
symbol  
property or statement  
No-load speed  
n
o
service  
Revolutions or reciprocation per  
minute  
.../min  
psi  
a. Service on this Texture Paint Spray  
Gun must be performed only by  
qualified repair personnel.  
Pounds per square inch of pressure  
Foot-pounds of torque  
ft-lb  
b. When servicing, use only identical,  
authorized replacement parts.  
Blows per minute  
Bpm  
cFm  
scFm  
npt  
air source  
Cubic Feet per Minute flow  
a.  
never connect to an air  
source that is capable of  
exceeding 200 psi. Over  
Cubic Feet per Minute flow at  
standard conditions  
National pipe thread, tapered  
National pipe thread, straight  
pressurizing the tool may  
cause bursting, abnormal operation,  
breakage of the tool or serious injury  
to persons. Use only clean, dry,  
regulated compressed air at the rated  
pressure or within the rated pressure  
range as marked on the tool. Always  
verify prior to using the tool that the  
air source has been adjusted to the  
rated air pressure or within the rated  
air-pressure range.  
nps  
WARNING marking concerning Risk  
of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI-approved  
eye protection.  
WARNING marking concerning Risk  
of Hearing Loss. Wear hearing  
protection.  
WARNING marking concerning Risk  
of Respiratory Injury. Wear NIOSH-  
approved dust mask/respirator.  
chart continued in next column.  
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Your risk from these exposures var-  
ies, depending on how often you do  
this type of work. To reduce your  
exposure to these chemicals: work in  
a well ventilated area, and work with  
approved safety equipment, such as  
those dust masks that are specially  
designed to filter out microscopic  
particles. (California Health & Safety  
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)  
WARNING: The brass components  
of this product contain lead, a chemi-  
cal known to the State of California  
to cause birth defects (or other repro-  
ductive harm). (California Health &  
Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)  
Symbol Definitions  
symbol  
property or statement  
WARNING marking concerning Risk  
of Explosion.  
Specific Safety Instructions  
1. CAUTION: To prevent serious injury:  
a. Do not exceed maximum air pres-  
sure of 90 PSI.  
b. Do not direct spray at any person, or  
animal at any time.  
c. Always wear ANSI-approved safety  
goggles and breathing respirator  
while using.  
4. Only use with accessories rated to  
handle the forces exerted by this tool  
during operation. Other accessories  
not designed for the forces gener-  
ated may break and forcefully launch  
pieces.  
d. Use coveralls (disposable, or wash-  
able) to cover entire body while us-  
ing this product.  
e. Read entire manual before using this  
Texture Paint Spray Gun.  
5. Attach all accessories properly to the  
tool before connecting the air sup-  
ply. A loose accessory may detach or  
break during operation.  
2. The warnings and precautions dis-  
cussed in this manual cannot cover  
all possible conditions and situations  
that may occur. It must be under-  
stood by the operator that common  
sense and caution are factors which  
cannot be built into this product, but  
must be supplied by the operator.  
6. Install an in-line shutoff valve to allow  
immediate control over the air supply  
in an emergency, even if a hose is  
ruptured.  
3. WARNING: Some dust created by  
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drill-  
ing, and other construction activities,  
contains chemicals known [to the  
State of California] to cause cancer,  
birth defects or other reproductive  
harm. Some examples of these  
chemicals are:  
Vibration precautions  
This tool vibrates during use. Re-  
peated or long-term exposure to vibra-  
tion may cause temporary or permanent  
physical injury, particularly to the hands,  
arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of  
vibration-related injury:  
• Lead from lead-based paints  
• Crystalline silica from bricks and  
cement or other masonry products  
• Arsenic and chromium from chemi-  
cally treated lumber  
1. Anyone using vibrating tools regu-  
larly or for an extended period should  
first be examined by a doctor and  
then have regular medical check-  
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ups to ensure medical problems are  
not being caused or worsened from  
use. Pregnant women or people  
who have impaired blood circulation  
to the hand, past hand injuries, ner-  
vous system disorders, diabetes, or  
Raynaud’s Disease should not use  
this tool. If you feel any medical or  
physical symptoms related to vibra-  
tion (such as tingling, numbness, and  
white or blue fingers), seek medical  
advice as soon as possible.  
2. Do not smoke during use. Nico-  
tine reduces the blood supply to the  
hands and fingers, increasing the risk  
of vibration-related injury.  
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the  
vibration effects on the user.  
4. Use tools with the lowest vibration  
when there is a choice between dif-  
ferent processes.  
5. Include vibration-free periods each  
day of work.  
6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while  
still keeping safe control of it). Let  
the tool do the work.  
7. To reduce vibration, maintain tool as  
explained in this manual. If abnormal  
vibration occurs, stop immediately.  
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air supply  
FunctiOnal descriptiOn  
tO preVent  
Specifications  
explOsiOn:  
use only clean, dry, regulated,  
compressed air to power this  
tool. do not use oxygen,  
carbon dioxide, combustible  
gases, or any other bottled  
gas as a power source for this  
tool.  
Operating Air Pressure  
25 - 90 PSI  
Range  
Maximum Air Pressure 90 PSI  
Air Inlet  
1/4” -18 NPS  
Air Consumption  
7 CFM @ 25 PSI  
4 mm (5/32”)  
6 mm (15/64”)  
8 mm (5/16”)  
Nozzle Size  
note: The use of an in-line air and water  
separator installed between the filter  
and the regulator is recommended.  
Hopper Capacity  
1.5 gal  
initial tOOl set up/  
assemBly  
read the entire impOrtant  
saFety inFOrmatiOn  
section at the beginning of this  
manual including all text under  
subheadings therein before set  
up or use of this product.  
note: For additional information regarding  
the parts listed in the following pages,  
refer to the Assembly Diagram near  
the end of this manual.  
unpacking  
When unpacking, check to make sure  
that the item is intact and undamaged. If  
any parts are missing or broken, please  
call Harbor Freight Tools at the number  
shown throughout the manual as soon as  
possible.  
1. Attach an air hose to the compres-  
sor’s air outlet. Connect the air hose  
to the air inlet of the tool. Other com-  
ponents, such as a connector and  
quick coupler, will make operation  
more efficient, but are not required.  
This air tool may be shipped with a  
protective plug covering the air inlet.  
Remove this plug before set up.  
Warning! tO preVent seriOus  
injury FrOm accidental  
OperatiOn:  
do not install a female quick  
coupler on the tool. Such a coupler  
contains an air valve that will allow  
the air tool to retain pressure and  
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operate accidentally after the air  
supply is disconnected.  
discharge the tool in a safe fashion  
after disconnecting to ensure that the  
tool is disconnected and not pow-  
ered.  
note: Air flow, and therefore tool perfor-  
mance, can be hindered by under-  
sized air supply components.  
Operating instructiOns  
2. The air hose must be long enough  
to reach the work area with enough  
extra length to allow free movement  
while working.  
read the entire impOrtant  
saFety inFOrmatiOn  
section at the beginning of this  
manual including all text under  
subheadings therein before set  
up or use of this product.  
3. Make sure the tool’s throttle or switch  
is in the off position; refer to Opera-  
tion section for description of con-  
trols.  
inspect this texture spray paint  
gun before use, looking for  
damaged, loose, and missing  
parts. if any problems are  
found, do not use tool until  
repaired.  
4. Close the in-line safety valve be-  
tween the compressor and the tool.  
5. Turn on the air compressor according  
to the manufacturer’s directions and  
allow it to build up pressure until it  
cycles off.  
tool set up  
tO preVent  
seriOus injury  
FrOm accidental  
6. Adjust the air compressor’s output  
regulator so that the air output is  
enough to properly power the tool,  
but the output will not exceed the  
tool’s maximum air pressure at any  
time. Adjust the pressure gradually,  
while checking the air output gauge  
to set the right pressure range.  
OperatiOn:  
turn off the tool, detach the  
air supply, safely discharge  
any residual air pressure in  
the tool, and release the  
throttle and/or turn the switch  
to its off position before  
performing any inspection,  
maintenance, or cleaning  
procedures.  
7. Inspect the air connections for leaks.  
Repair any leaks found.  
8. If the tool will not be used at this  
time, turn off and detach the air sup-  
ply, safely discharge any residual air  
pressure, and release the throttle  
and/or turn the switch to its off posi-  
tion to prevent accidental operation.  
tO preVent seriOus  
injury:  
do not adjust or tamper with  
any control or component in a  
way not specifically explained  
within this manual. improper  
adjustment can result in  
tool failure or other serious  
hazards.  
note: Residual air pressure should not be  
present after the tool is disconnected  
from the air supply. However, it is a  
good safety measure to attempt to  
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4. Using two hands, one to steady the  
Plastic Hopper and the other to oper-  
ate the Texture Paint Spray Gun, aim  
the Spray Gun Nozzle at the surface  
to be covered. nOte: it may take a  
few times to mix the proper spray  
solution. Do not fill the Plastic  
Hopper until you have achieved  
the viscosity you need for each  
job.  
Work piece and Work area set up  
1. This Texture Paint Spray Gun is  
meant for spraying heavy viscos-  
ity products like rubberized decking  
materials, texture coatings for interior  
and exterior walls, heavy water proof-  
ing materials, and the like. It is not  
recommended for regular wall paint  
or thin coatings of any type. While  
these products can be used with this  
Spray Gun, the results would not be  
satisfactory, or even in coverage.  
5. Squeeze the Gun Trigger (14) and  
move the Texture Paint Spray Gun  
in a back and forth motion, releasing  
the Gun Trigger at the end of each  
sweep.  
2. Designate a work area that is clean  
and well-lit. The work area must not  
allow access by children or pets to  
prevent injury and distraction.  
6. If the product you are attempting to  
spray either sputters, or stops spray-  
ing, small adjustments in product  
control may be made using the Fluid  
Control Knob (8F), thinning the prod-  
uct batch you are working with, or us-  
ing a larger nozzle. nOte: nozzles  
can be interchanged by un-thread-  
ing the nozzle attached to the  
3. Route the air hose along a safe route  
to reach the work area without creat-  
ing a tripping hazard or exposing the  
air hose to possible damage. The air  
hose must be long enough to reach  
the work area with enough extra  
length to allow free movement while  
working.  
spray gun Body and threading on  
a different sized nozzle.  
4. There must not be utility lines or  
foreign objects nearby while working  
that may present a hazard.  
7. cautiOn: Do not stop for extended  
periods when spraying. Most of the  
products you are using are fast-dry  
materials and will start to set-up and  
dry as soon as they come in contact  
with the air. If you need to discon-  
tinue spraying for more than half an  
hour, turn off the air supply, discon-  
nect the Plastic Hopper from the Gun  
Body and thoroughly rinse the Plastic  
Hopper and Gun Body with fresh,  
clear, water. The products you are  
using can set-up quickly and if not  
cleared from your equipment may  
render that equipment unusable.  
general Operating instructions  
1. Attach the Plastic Hopper (20) to the  
top of the Gun Body (03) and tighten  
the Hopper Clip (21) until the Plastic  
Hopper is held securely in place.  
2. Have an assistant pour the Texture  
Paint mix into the top of the Plastic  
Hopper filling no more than 3/4 full.  
3. Turn on the air compressor and set  
the air regulator between 25 and 90  
PSI.  
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8. When you are completely finished or  
are stopping for the day, disconnect  
and empty the Plastic Hopper. Flush  
the system with fresh cold water.  
Rinse and clean the Plastic Hop-  
per and the Gun Body and let both  
dry completely before storing inside,  
away from children.  
tO preVent  
seriOus injury  
FrOm accidental  
OperatiOn:  
turn off the tool, detach the  
air supply, safely discharge  
any residual air pressure in  
the tool, and release the gun  
trigger before performing any  
inspection, maintenance,  
nozzle changes, or cleaning  
procedures.  
9. If the tool requires more force to  
accomplish the task, verify that the  
tool receives sufficient, unobstructed  
airflow (CFM) and increase the  
pressure (PSI) output of the regulator  
up to the maximum air pressure  
rating of this tool.  
tO preVent seriOus  
injury FrOm tOOl  
Failure:  
cautiOn! tO preVent tOOl  
and accessOry Failure,  
resulting in injury:  
do not exceed the tool’s maximum  
air pressure rating.  
do not use damaged  
equipment. if abnormal  
noise, vibration, or leaking  
air occurs, have the problem  
corrected before further use.  
If the tool still does not have sufficient  
force at maximum pressure and  
sufficient airflow, then a larger tool  
may be required.  
cleaning, maintenance, and  
lubrication  
note: These procedures are in addition to  
the regular checks and maintenance  
explained as part of the regular op-  
eration of the air-operated tool.  
user-maintenance  
instructiOns  
1. daily - air supply maintenance:  
Every day, perform maintenance on  
the air supply according to the com-  
ponent manufacturers’ instructions.  
Performing routine maintenance on  
the air supply will allow the tool to  
operate more safely and will also  
reduce wear on the tool.  
Procedures not specifically  
explained in this manual  
must be performed only by a  
qualified technician.  
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troubleshooting  
problem  
possible causes  
likely solutions  
Decreased output. 1. Not enough air pressure and/ 1. Check for loose connections and make sure  
or air flow.  
that air supply is providing enough air flow  
(CFM) at required pressure (PSI) to the  
tool’s air inlet. do not exceed maximum air  
pressure.  
2. Obstructed trigger.  
2. clean around trigger to ensure free  
movement.  
3. Blocked air inlet screen (if  
equipped).  
3. Clean air inlet screen of buildup.  
4. Air leaking from loose  
attachment.  
4. Make sure attachments are properly  
assembled to the housing and are tight.  
5. Have qualified technician clean and lubricate  
mechanism. Install in-line filter in air supply  
as stated in Initial Set Up: Air Supply.  
5. Mechanism contaminated.  
Severe air  
leakage.  
(Slight air leakage  
is normal,  
especially on older  
tools.)  
1. Cross-threaded housing  
components.  
1. Check for incorrect alignment and uneven  
gaps. If cross-threaded, disassemble and  
replace damaged parts before use.  
2. Loose housing.  
2. Tighten housing assembly. If housing cannot  
be tightened properly, internal parts may be  
misaligned.  
3. Damaged valve or housing.  
3. Replace damaged components.  
4. Dirty, worn or damaged valve. 4. Clean or replace valve assembly.  
Product not  
spraying correctly.  
1. Material too thick/thin.  
1. Check material being sprayed for proper  
viscosity. Ordinarily texture products should  
be the consistency of heavy cream. Wall  
Texturing products are usually a bit heavier  
than deck protecting products.  
2. Nozzle to large/small.  
2. If product is spraying to heavily, try using a  
smaller Nozzle. Too light, change to a larger  
Nozzle.  
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the  
tool. disconnect air supply before service.  
please read tHe FOllOWing careFully  
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROvIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY  
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR  
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT  
HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS  
qUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/  
OR DISTRIBUTOR ExPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD  
BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE  
BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE  
ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER  
INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.  
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parts list  
parts list  
part  
description  
Q’ty  
part  
description  
Q’ty  
1
Retaining Ring  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
8F Fluid Control Knob  
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2A 4.0 mm (3/16”) Nozzle  
2B 6.0 mm (1/4”) Nozzle  
2C 8.0 mm (5/16) Nozzle  
03 Gun Body  
04 Nut Guide  
06 Gun Needle  
07 O-Ring x2  
08 Needle Assembly  
8A O-Ring x2  
8B Fluid Control Knob Body  
8C Washer  
8D Spring  
09 Cage  
10 O-Ring  
11A O-Ring  
12 Air Inlet NIpple  
14 Gun Trigger  
15  
E-Ring  
16 Trigger Pin  
18 Air Fitting  
19 O-Ring  
20 Plastic Hopper  
21 Hopper Clip  
8E Screw  
assemBly diagram  
record products serial number Here:  
note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.  
note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-  
able individually as replacement parts.  
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limited 1 year Warranty  
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high  
quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product  
is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of one year from the  
date of purchase (90 days if used by a professional contractor or if used as rental equip-  
ment). This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse,  
abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, normal wear  
and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries  
to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages  
arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation  
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not ap-  
ply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS ExPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,  
ExPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY  
AND FITNESS.  
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with  
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the com-  
plaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will ei-  
ther repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase  
price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return re-  
paired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect  
resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost  
of returning the product.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
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