Craftsman 165155282
Craftsman 165155282
Craftsman 165155282
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
165.155282 and
165.155250
AIR LESS
PAINT SPRAYER
SEARS AIRLESS PAINT SPRAYER
Operation Record in space provided below the
Repair Parts serial number of this sprayer. The
CAUTION: READ serial number is stamped on the
bottom of the handle.
RULES FOR SAFE MOD EL NO. 165.155282 OR 165. 155250
Form No. 0501092-6/ 84E
OPERATION AND SERIAL NO. - - - -- --
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A. and Simpsons-Sears Limited, Toronto, Canada
PR INTED I N U.S.A.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product should be grounded. In the event of an lug, or the like extending from the adapter must be
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk connected to a permanent ground such as a \.J
of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the
electric current. This product is equipped with a adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal
cord having a grounding wire with an appropriate screw.
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in GROUNDING METHODS
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
TOLL FREE
800-328-8251
EXCEPT IN MINNESOTA DIAL 612-553-7170
CALL MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
8:00 AM TO 4:30 PM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ... ............ . ..... ... .. .. .. . . ....... ... ... .. .. ............. .... . ... .. .... ... . . 2
\....../ Sears Airless Sprayer ....... .... . ... ... . ........ .. ..... . ... .. ... . ....... ............. ........... 2
Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 2
BEFORE PAINTING .. .... .......... .. .... ......... . .. .... ....... . ....... ........... . .. .......... .. 2
PREPARING PAINT FOR SPRAYING . ............... ........ . ............ .. . .... . ..... ............ 3
OPERATION ..... . .. . . . . ...... ... . ............. . ..... ... ........ . . ............................... 3
Setting Delivery Rate ........................ . .................................. . ................ 3
Spraying Techniques ........ . ... .... ...... . ..... .... ... ... ..... .. .... .......... . .. ........ ..... 3
USEFUL ACCESSORIES . ............. ... . ........ .... .... .. . ... ..... ............................. 4
CLEANING PROCEDURES ....... . ...... . .. ......... . ...... . .......... . .... ...... . . .......... ..... 4
TROUBLESHOOTING .... . ... ....... ... ..... .... ... ... .... .. ..... . .......... . .. ...... ........... . 5
Seized ("Frozen " ) Piston ........................................................................ 5
Troubleshooting Guide ................................ ... ............... . . . . . . . . .......... ... ... 6
Replacement of Wear Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Minor Repairs ........................................................................ ..... ... . . 7
Major Repairs .... ..... ....... ... ..... .. .... ................ .. .... .......... ... ... . . . ... .... . .... 7
PARTS LIST ... . ..... . .... . .... .... .. .... ... ........... . ....... .... .. ..... . . . . .. . ..... ..... . .. . . .. 9
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 5' SUCTION TUBE . . .... .... . ..... .............. .. . ........ . . .. .. ... 10
THINNING RECOMMENDATIONS ..... .. ............... ......... . ..... ..... . .. . . ....... ........ .. 11
ACCESSORIES .. ..... ..... .... ..................... . . .... ... ....... ...... ...... ... . . .... ..... ... 12
WARRANTY .... . . ... ....... . ... ... ... . . . .......... . . ..... . ..... ... ... ................ . . ......... 13
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS ................................ ...... ... . .... . .. .... . . Back Cover
CONTROL
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• When a flammable liquid is sprayed there may
INTRODUCTION be danger of fire or explosion, especially in a
closed room . Ventilate adequately and follow
SEARS AI RLESS SPRAYER the paint and solvent manufacturers' safety
precautions and instructions.
Your new Sears electric airless sprayer is a
precision power tool that can be used for spraying • Keep the sprayer out of the reach of chil~ren.
many types of materials. You may not be familiar
with paint spraying equipment. It is essential that
you read and follow this instruction manual
carefully. Practice with the sprayer until you feel DO NOT:
comfortable using it. Take time to test the
sprayability of your paint to obtain the best • Do not run your sprayer without paint or fluid
atomization and spray pattern. It's wise to inform the in it.
sales person when you buy paint that you intend to • Do not switch on the sprayer if the pump is
spray it. clogged. (If that happens, the sound will
The "AIRLESS" principle works when the change to a low hum and the sprayer will heat
electromagnetic motor activates an armature which up quickly.)
pushes a piston forward. When the piston is pushed • Do not spray abrasive, grainy media such as
back by the piston spring, paint flows up the suction paints containing lime, ground chalk or
tube into the paint chamber due to the partial cement, red lead, glazes, etc. All these in.crease
vacuum in the chamber. When the armature pushes wear on pump and nozzle.
the piston forward, it forces the paint through the
spray nozzle, causing atomization. By turning the • Do not leave your sprayer uncleaned or allow
control knob, the piston s~roke is changed, resulting paint to dry in the pump. A dirty sprayer may
in increased or decreased volume. not work next time!
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• Turn knob clockwise to the stop for minimum
PREPARING PAINT FOR setting. Lowest volume is at this point.
SPRAYING
Proper thinning of the paint is the secret of
professional painters! ~--CONTROL
KNOB
Painting with a brush or roller and painting by
spraying are two very different methods. Paints are
generally made in concentrations for application by
brush and must be diluted for spraying. If material is Moving forward or backward from the painting
not thinned properly your sprayer may spit and will surface will increase or decrease the spray pattern.
not atomize properly. When you thin paint to The average distance from the surface should be
spraying consistency use appropriate thinner - approximately 12 inches. Moving back too far will
water for latex, mineral spirits for oil base paints (or cause excessive overspray.
consult the instructions on the paint can for proper
thinner). Refer to page 11 for further thinning
instructions .
SPRAYING TECHNIQUES
1. For best results always keep sprayer horizontal
to and at equal distance from the painting
surface. Move the sprayer evenly and steadily.
Correct paint atomization Slowing down, accelerating, or interrupting the
pattern looks like this. smooth rhythm will produce irregular surface
patterns, splashes, runs, and orange-peel
effects.
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This problem is most
frequently caused by the
pressure being too low for the
viscosity of paint. Adjust the
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control knob.
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KNOB
CORRECT
4. To avoid runs on vertical surfaces, first cover
them with a fine mist from a greater distance,
then finish using proper spraying techniques.
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5. When working on horizontal surfaces, spray
away from you, directing the spray jet at an
angle of about 45 degrees. Any particles See page 10
bouncing forward are then covered by the next for assembly
stroke. instructions
CAUTION: When a flammable liquid is sprayed 0.4mm nozzle (part number 30-16324)- for
there may be danger of fire or explosion, especially materials with very thin viscosities such as
in a closed room. If such application is necessary, varnishes, stains, and lacquers.
forced ventilation of the application area must be
accomplished and open flames, such as heater pilot 0.6mm nozzle (part number 30-16326) - for
lights, must be shut off during application. finer atomization of paints and stains with
medium viscosity.
0.8mm nozzle (part number 30-16328) - for
USEFUL ACCESSORIES latexes and thicker materials.
FLEXIBLE EXTENSION
CLEANING PROCEDURE
NOTE
Note: Extra thinning will usually be needed when ALWAYS KEEP THE VENT HOLE IN THE PUMP
using this accessory (approximately 10%). HOUSING CLEAN AND OPEN (SEE
ILLUSTRATION). .
SUCTION TUBE EXTENSION
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The most important thing to know about your airless 6. Thoroughly clean all parts.
sprayer is how to keep it clean! Proper cleaning and
maintenance of your sprayer will give you satsifying 7. Reassemble locking screw, spray valve, nozzle
results time after time. Improper cleaning may with guard, piston, piston spring, and pump.
cause the sprayer to fail. Plug in sprayer. Tip it upside down as shown,
put a small amount of oil in the suction hole (the
front hole). and trigger sprayer briefly. This will
Use the following disassembly and cleanup
protect the piston and cyl inder from rust . Any
procedure:
light oil such as WD-40 or 3-ln-One (or
1. Disconnect electric cord. equivalents) will do.
CAUTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
SEIZED ("FROZEN") PISTON
4. Unscrew nozzle guard and pull out spray valve. Improper or insufficient cleaning of the sprayer can
Unscrew locking screw. · cause the piston to seize. Do not continue to press
the trigger when only a low humming sound is
heard, as this will burn out the motor.
5. Pull complete pump out forward. Piston and This product is a precision tool. Like any other tool,
spring can be pulled off for cleaning. It may be proper maintenance and cleaning is a key to the life
necessary to use force in removing the piston and results you get from your sprayer. The
and spring. troubleshooting guide on page 6 is provided to help
you recognize some possible problems you could
have.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
II. Motor hums and 1. Loose leaf spring 1. Remove cover and put leaf spring back on. Side
no spray of leaf spring without hole goes on top
2. Frozen piston 2. Disassemble gun and clean
3. Motor problem 3. Return to Sears Store
v. Excessive fogging 1. Holding sprayer too far 1. See page 3 for spra.ying techniques
from surface
2. Nozzle too large for paint 2. Use new nozzle
used, or worn nozzle
3. Material thinned too much 3. Thin properly- see pages 3 and 11
VI. Runs and sags 1. Arm movement too slow 1. See spraying techniques page 3
in paint
2. Holding sprayer ~oo c lose 2. See spraying techniques
to surface or applying too
much paint at a time
3. Nozzle too large 3. Use correct nozzle
4. Material thinned too much 4. Thin properly-see pages 3 and 11
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REPLACEMENT OF WEAR PARTS How to Adjust Control Knob IF Spray Gun Cover
Has Been Removed
There are many different paint manufacturers and
many different kinds of paint. Some paints are much First, turn control knob until the pin is at the 6
more abrasive than others and will cause quicker o'clock position and the control knob flange is in
wear of parts. The nozzle, spray valve, and piston closest alignment with the screw boss face, as
are wear parts. The life of these parts will depend on shown below. Replace cover.
the abrasiveness of the paint sprayed. Latex paints
are especially abrasive and after several gallons you
may notice the paint is not atomizing as well and the
sprayer may start spitting. When this happens the
nozzle orifice has become too large and the nozzle
should be replaced .
MAJOR REPAIRS:
If you have any problems with the electrical system
the sprayer should be returned to your nearest
Sears store.
REMEMBER!
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DO NOT ALWAYS KEEP REMEMBER!
CROSS VENT HOLE WHEN REPLACING LEAF
THREADS OR CLEAN AND SPRING ( ITEM 13) THE
OVER TIGHTEN OPEN SIDE WITHOUT THE
WHEN REPLACING HOLE GOES ON TOP
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SUCTION TUBE
(GOES IN FRONT
HOLE OF PUMP
HOUSING)
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CLEAN AND OIL SPRAY GUN AFTER EACH USE,
A DIRTY GUN WON'T WORK NEXT TIME!
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PARTS LIST FOR YOUR SEARS AIRLESS SPRAYER
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SEARS 5' SUCTION TUBE
Instructions:
1. Remove plastic container and suction tube from
sprayer.
2. Insert the Suction Tube, (6) you have just removed
from the gun and the Adapter Fitting, (3) into the
ends of the Plastic Tube, (4) as shown.
3. Place Return Cup, (2) under gun, making sure the
indent in the cup lines up the suction opening in the
sprayer. Slip Retainer Nut, (1) over cup and thread 2
into place.
4. Slip Clamp, (5) over plastic tube.
5. Push Adapter Fitting, (3) firmly into suction hole in
bottom of sprayer.
6. When ready to paint, clip the retainer clamp over the
lip of the paint can and proceed to paint.
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THINNING RECOMMENDATIONS
To insure a uniform spray pattern, it is necessary to thin many types of paint or stains before
they are sprayed. The Optional Viscosity Test Cup, accessory 30-16396, enables you to thin
paint precisely. It works on the simple principle that thicker (higher vicosity) materials take
longer to flow through a small opening than t hinner materials. To use it, simply fill the cup
by dipping it into the paint, then time how long it takes for all the paint in the cup to run out
through the hole in the bottom. The longer it takes, the higher the viscosity. Generally, latex
paints should be thinned until they empty the cup in 80 to 85 seconds. Other materials
should work adequately if l h-e viscosity is anywhere between 70 and 110 seconds. If you are
working with a thin material (less than 70 seconds), you may need to use a smaller spray tip.
If you are using the Flexible Extension, 30-16312 or the Five-foot Suction Tube, 30-16315,
additional thinning may be necessary. If you do not have a Viscosity Test Cup, use the
standby method of trial and error.
Listed below is a general thinning guide to follow when preparing to spray. These are only
recommendations as individual paints vary in the amount of thinning required. You may
want to gradually add thinner and try spraying until a desirable spray pattern is achieved.
Experiment by spraying against a newspaper which has been attached to a vertical surface
until you are satisfied with the spray pattern .
Regardless of the thinning required, always adhere to the coverage rate recommended on
the paint or stain can.
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ACCESSORIES
Accessory
Accessory Name Part Number Accessory Description
Flexible Extension Nozzle, 0.7mm 30-16312 Makes painting ceilings and recessed areas easy.
Suction Tube Extension 30-16315 For direct feed from paint container on larger jobs.
Fan Spray Nozzle 30-16318 Produces a fan shaped spray pattern for greater
control, resulting in less hand touch up and cleanup .
Nozzle, 0.4mm 30-16324 For fine finishes
Nozzle, 0.6mm 30-16326 For oil base paints
Nozzle, 0.7mm 30-16327 For general purpose use
Nozzle, 0.8mm 30-16328 For latex paint
Spray Valve Set 30-16319 Replacement valves
Viscosity Test Cup 30-16396 Enables you to determine accurately if your paint is
the proper thickness for spraying. See page 11.
Extension Cord, 25 foot 34-7797 Extension cords are available at most Sears stores .
Extension Cord, 50 foot 34-7798 These cords are 16 gauge, orange, 3 wire , grounded
Extension Cord , 100 foot 34-7799
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FULL SIX MONTHS WARRANTY ON AIRLESS SPRAYER
If this airless sprayer fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within six months from
date of purchase, return it to the nearest Sears store throughout the United States, and Sears
wi II repair it, free of charge.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
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OWNER'S
AIR LESS
MANUAL PAINT SPRAYER
HOW TO ORDER
REPAIR PARTS
If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order
will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts
Distribution Center for handling1
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A. and Simpsons-Sears Limited, Toronto, Canada