Graco SG3 Instructions Manual
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SG3 Airless Spray Gun
– For applying architectural paints and coatings –
3600 psi (248 bar, 25 MPa) Maximum Working Pressure
246389, A
Reversible Tip Guard, 413 Tip
GRACO INC.
P.O. BOX 1441
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
55440–1441
Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
Fire and explosion hazard: Solvent and paint fumes can ignite or explode.
To help prevent a fire and explosion:
Use in an extremely well ventilated area.
Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes and static arcs from plastic drop cloths. Do not plug
or unplug power cords or turn lights on or off in spray area.
Ground Sprayer, object being sprayed, paint and solvent pails.
Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail.
Use only conductive airless paint hose.
Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or fluids contain-
ing such solvents in pressurized aluminum equipment. Such use could result in a chemical reaction, with the
possibility of explosion.
WARNING
Fluid injection and high pressure hazard: High pressure spray or leaks can inject fluid into the
body.
To help prevent injection, always:
Engage trigger safety latch when not spraying.
Keep clear of nozzle and leaks.
Never spray without a tip guard.
Do PRESSURE RELIEF if you stop spraying or begin servicing sprayer.
Do not use components rated less than sprayer Maximum Working Pressure.
Never allow children to use this unit.
If high pressure fluid pierces your skin, the injury might look like “just a cut”. but it is a serious wound!
Get immediate medical attention.
WARNING
1. Turn pressure to lowest setting. Turn
sprayer OFF. Unplug.
2. Set trigger lock.
PRESSURE RELIEF
3. Remove tip.
4. Remove trigger lock.
Follow 1–7 when you stop spraying.
5. Trigger gun into grounded metal bucket.
6. Set trigger lock.
7. Turn Prime/Spray valve to PRIME.
1. Relieve Pressure, page 4.
2. Loosen tip guard retaining nut.
ALIGN SPRAY
3. Turn tip guard horizontally to spray a horizontal
pattern.
4. Turn tip guard vertically to spray a vertical pattern.
1. Set trigger lock.
2. Install tip and guard.
ADJUST SPRAY
WARNING
MISE EN GARDE
ADVERTENCIA
ADVERTÊNCIA
3. Tighten retaining nut.
4. Remove trigger lock.
5. Trigger gun.
6. Hold gun perpendicular and approximately 12 in. (304 mm)
from surface. Move gun first, then pull gun trigger to
spray.
7. Slowly increase the pump pressure until coverage is even
and uniform.
1. Relieve Pressure, page 4.
2. Set trigger lock.
3. Rotate tip 180.
CLEAR CLOG
WARNING
MISE EN GARDE
ADVERTENCIA
ADVERTÊNCIA
4. Remove trigger lock.
5. Trigger gun into pail or onto ground to remove
clog.
6. Set trigger lock.
7. Rotate tip 180.
1. Relieve Pressure, page 4.
2. Set trigger lock.
3. Remove tip and guard and disconnect gun
from fluid hose.
WARNING
MISE EN GARDE
ADVERTENCIA
ADVERTÊNCIA
4. Release trigger lock.
REPLACE NEEDLE
5. Squeeze trigger while unscrewing the diffuser.
6. Remove locknut and end cap.
7. Tap out needle.
OLD
CLEAN
8. Clean internal passages of gun.
GREASE
SILICON
9. Grease o–rings of new needle using a nonsilicon
grease.
NEW
10. Guide new needle into gun.
LOOSE
11. Install end cap and locknut, loosely.
12. Grease o–rings of new needle using a
nonsilicon grease.
13. Grease threads of diffuser/seat. Place
gasket on diffuser/seat.
Grease
Gasket
14. Squeeze trigger while installing gasket and
diffuser/seat. Torque to 26–32 ft lb
(19–24 Nm).
26–32 ft–lb (19–24 N.m)
SILICON
1. Hold gun with nozzle straight up.
2. Turn locknut clockwise until you see and feel trigger
raise slightly.
3. Turn locknut 3/4 turn counterclockwise.
NOTE: When needle is properly adjusted,
trigger will move freely.
ADJUST NEEDLE
3/4 Turn
4. Connect fluid hose, install tip and guard.
5. Prime Sprayer, see sprayer manual.
6. Trigger gun into grounded metal bucket until fluid
flows from gun.
7. Release trigger. Fluid flow should stop immediately.
8. Set trigger lock.
9. Try to trigger gun. No fluid should flow.
10. If the gun fails either test, relieve pressure,
disconnect hose and readjust needle, repeat
tests.
Included with 1
23
24
5
10
3
2
2
Included with 33
1
1
32
14
2
2
11
4
9
Parts List
Ref.
No.
Part No.
Description
Qty.
1
243092
KIT, repair, needle
1
2√
246391
GUARD, tip, includes 3
1
3
246390
SEAL, cartridge
1
4
195495
GUARD, trigger
1
5
238817
KIT, swivel
1
6√
218131
FILTER, gun
1
7√
179733
SEAL, sleeve
1
8
195395
CAP, end
1
9
115483
CAP, end
1
10
115484
PIN, actuator
2
11
195419
HOUSING, needle
1
14
177538
STUD, trigger
1
15√
TIP, spray
1
15a√
TR1413
TIP, spray, cylinder, size 413
1
Ref.
No.
Part No.
Description
Qty.
15b√
TR2515
TIP, spray, cylinder, size 515
1
15c√
TR3517
TIP, spray, cylinder, size 517
1
22
113409
RETAINER, guard
1
23
195788
HANDLE, gun
1
24
115485
O–RING
1
26
195390
HOUSING, fluid
1
32
105334
NUT, lock, hex
1
33
243353
KIT, repair, trigger
1
34
222385
WARNING CARD, not shown
1
Replacement Danger and Warning labels, tags and cards
are available at no cost.
√Keep these spare parts on hand to reduce down time.
The Graco Warranty and Disclaimers
Graco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from
defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale to the original purchaser for use. With the exception of any special, extended,
or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the
equipment determined by Graco to be defective. This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed, operated and maintained
in accordance with Graco’s written recommendations.
This warranty does not cover, and Graco shall not be liable for general wear and tear, or any malfunction, damage or wear caused by
faulty installation, misapplication, abrasion, corrosion, inadequate or improper maintenance, negligence, accident, tampering, or sub-
stitution of non–Graco component parts. Nor shall Graco be liable for malfunction, damage or wear caused by the incompatibility of
Graco equipment with structures, accessories, equipment or materials not supplied by Graco, or the improper design, manufacture,
installation, operation or maintenance of structures, accessories, equipment or materials not supplied by Graco.
This warranty is conditioned upon the prepaid return of the equipment claimed to be defective to an authorized Graco distributor for
verification of the claimed defect. If the claimed defect is verified, Graco will repair or replace free of charge any defective parts. The
equipment will be returned to the original purchaser transportation prepaid. If inspection of the equipment does not disclose any defect
in material or workmanship, repairs will be made at a reasonable charge, which charges may include the costs of parts, labor, and
transportation.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE, AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Graco’s sole obligation and buyer’s sole remedy for any breach of warranty shall be as set forth above. The buyer agrees that no other
remedy (including, but not limited to, incidental or consequential damages for lost profits, lost sales, injury to person or property, or any
other incidental or consequential loss) shall be available. Any action for breach of warranty must be brought within two (2) years of the
date of sale.
GRACO MAKES NO WARRANTY, AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IN CONNECTION WITH ACCESSORIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS OR COMPONENTS SOLD
BUT NOT MANUFACTURED BY GRACO. These items sold, but not manufactured by Graco (such as electric motors, switches,
hose, etc.), are subject to the warranty, if any, of their manufacturer. Graco will provide purchaser with reasonable assistance in mak-
ing any claim for breach of these warranties.
In no event will Graco be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages resulting from Graco supplying equipment
hereunder, or the furnishing, performance, or use of any products or other goods sold hereto, whether due to a breach of contract,
breach of warranty, the negligence of Graco, or otherwise.
FOR GRACO CANADA CUSTOMERS
The parties acknowledge that they have required that the present document, as well as all documents, notices and legal proceedings
entered into, given or instituted pursuant hereto or relating directly or indirectly hereto, be drawn up in English. Les parties reconnais-
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exécutés, donnés ou intentés à la suite de ou en rapport, directement ou indirectement, avec les procedures concernées.
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Graco reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Sales Office: Minneapolis
International Offices: Belgium, Korea, Hong Kong, Japan
GRACO INC.
P.O. BOX 1441
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
55440–1441
PRINTED IN U.S.A. 39637 10/2002, Revised 10/2004