Sharp Sg3 Manual

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SG2, SG3 Spray Guns
Models: 243011, 243012, 246506, 243238,
243382, 289843, 257359, 16W431, 16X214
Maximum Working Pressure: 3600 psi (248 bar, 24.8 MPa)
- For the application of architectural paints and coatings -
The following Warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance and repair of this equipment. The exclamation point 
symbol alerts you to a general warning and hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. Refer back to these Warnings. 
Additional, product-specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD 
High-pressure fluid from gun, hose leaks, or ruptured 
components will pierce skin. This may look like just a 
cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Get 
immediate surgical treatment.
• Do not point gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
• Do not put your hand over the spray tip.
• Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, 
or rag.
• Do not spray without tip guard and trigger guard 
installed.
• Engage trigger lock when not spraying.
•Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when 
you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, or ser-
vicing equipment
. 
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD 
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, 
in work area can ignite or explode. To help prevent 
fire and explosion:
• Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
• Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, ciga-
rettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic drop cloths 
(potential static arc). 
• Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags 
and gasoline.
• Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or light 
switches on or off when flammable fumes are present.
• Ground all equipment in the work area. See Grounding 
instructions.
• Use only grounded hoses.
• Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering 
into pail.
• If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop oper-
ation immediately. Do not use equipment until you iden-
tify and correct the problem.
• Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD 
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
• Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influ-
ence of drugs or alcohol.
• Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or tem-
perature rating of the lowest rated system component. 
See Technical Data in all equipment manuals.
• Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equip-
ment wetted parts. See Technical Data in all equipment 
manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warn-
ings. For complete information about your material, 
request MSDS forms from distributor or retailer.
• Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or dam-
aged parts immediately with genuine manufacturer’s 
replacement parts only.
• Do not alter or modify equipment.
• Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your 
distributor for information.
• Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp 
edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.
• Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull 
equipment.
• Keep children and animals away from work area.
• Comply with all applicable safety regulations.
PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD 
Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chlo-
ride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or flu-
ids containing such solvents in pressurized aluminum 
equipment. Such use can cause serious chemical reaction 
and equipment rupture, and result in death, serious injury, 
and property damage.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 
You must wear appropriate protective equipment 
when operating, servicing, or in the operating area of 
the equipment to help protect you from serious 
injury. This equipment includes but is not limited to:
• Protective eyewear 
• Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and 
solvent manufacturer
• Gloves
• Hearing protection
WARNINGS
312830G
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to your 
sprayer instruction manual for Pressure Relief, priming and 
spray instructions. Keep these instructions.
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Pressure Relief Procedure
Follow this Pressure Relief Procedure 
whenever instructed to relieve pressure, 
stop spraying, check or service equipment, 
or install or clean spray tip. 
1. Turn OFF power and turn sprayer pressure control to low-
est pressure setting.
2. Hold gun against side of flushing pail. Trigger gun into pail 
to relieve pressure.
If you suspect spray tip or hose is clogged or that pressure has 
not been fully relieved after following the steps above, VERY 
SLOWLY loosen tip guard retaining nut or hose end coupling 
to relieve pressure gradually, then loosen completely. Clear 
hose or tip obstruction.
Gun Trigger Lock
To prevent injury when the gun is not in use, always 
set the gun’s trigger lock if unit is being shut down 
or left unattended.
Setup
Make sure sprayer is turned off and unplugged from power 
source. Refer to your sprayer instruction manual for priming 
and spray instructions.
Connect Gun to Sprayer
1. Attach supply hose to sprayer fluid outlet.
2. Attach other end of supply hose to gun swivel (5). Use two 
wrenches (one on the swivel (5) and one on the hose), to 
tighten all connections securely.
3. Refer to sprayer instruction manual for priming 
instructions.
Installing Tip (26) and Guard (25) on Gun
1.If equipment has recently been operated, 
relieve pressure. Set trigger lock.
2.Using a pencil or similar object, insert seal 
(24) into back of guard (25).
3. Install guard (25) over end of gun (1). 
4. Insert tip (26) in guard (25). Tighten retaining nut.
Operation
Spraying
1. Unlock trigger lock. 
2. Be sure the arrow shaped tip (26) faces forward (spray).
3. Hold gun perpendicular and approximately 12-inches 
(30 cm) from surface. Move gun first, then pull gun trigger 
(3) to spray a test pattern.
4. Slowly increase pump pressure until coverage is uniform 
and even (see sprayer instruction manual for additional 
information).
Aligning Spray
1.Relieve pressure. Set trigger lock.
2. Loosen guard 
retaining nut.
3. Align guard (25) 
horizontally to 
spray a horizontal 
pattern.
4. Align guard (25) 
vertically to spray 
a vertical pattern.
Clearing Clogs
1.Relieve pressure. Set trigger lock.
2. Rotate tip (26) 180°. Unlock trigger lock. Trigger gun into 
pail or onto ground to remove clog.
3. Set trigger lock. Rotate tip (26) 180° back to spray 
position.
Cleanup
Flush gun after each work shift and store in a dry location. Do 
not leave the gun or any parts in water or cleaning solvents.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Trigger Locked(no spray)Trigger Unlocked(spray)
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Parts
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26
5 1a
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23
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24
22
7
32
31b
10 *Kit 288817 repairs both 
series A and B guns.
Series B Series A1a replaces these three 
components of series A.1a
Ref. Part Description Qty.
1 288817 KIT, repair, gun (includes 1a, 1b, 1c) 1
1a SEAT, valve  1
1b NEEDLE, gun 1
1c 115483 NUT, lock 1
3 243639 TRIGGER, repair kit
includes 10, 32, 33
4 195495 GUARD, trigger 1
5 238817 KIT, swivel 1
195384 ADAPTER, gun inlet (SG2) 1
6✓288749 FILTER, gun 1
7✓179733 SEAL, sleeve 1
8 195395 CAP, end 1
10 115484 PIN, actuator 222 113409 RETAINER, guard 1
23 195393 HANDLE, gun (SG2) 1
195788 HANDLE, gun (SG3, SG3-E) 1
195920 HANDLE, gun (SG3-A) 1
24 115485 O-RING 1
26 195389 HOUSING, fluid 1
32 177538 STUD, trigger 1
33 105334 NUT, lock, hex 1
▲ Replacement Warning labels, tags and cards are available 
at no cost.
✓ Keep these spare parts on hand to reduce down time Ref. Part Description Qty.
Ref Part Description Qty
24
243004
OneSeal™, RAC IV (2-pack)1
243281
OneSeal™, RAC 5 (5-pack)1
246453
OneSeal™, RAC X (5-pack)1
25 237859 GUARD, RAC IV 1
243161 GUARD, RAC 5 1
246215 GUARD, RAC X 1
26 221515 TIP, spray 515, RAC IV 1
286515 TIP, spray 515, RAC 5 1
LTX515 TIP, spray 515, RAC X 1
221517 TIP, spray 517, RAC IV 1
262515 TIP, spray 515, RAC 5 1
RAC XRAC 5
25
262424
25
26
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							For complete warranty information contact your local Graco distributor, call Graco customer service:
1-800-690-2894 or visit our website: www.graco.com.
All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the latest product information available at the time of publication. 
Graco reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
For patent information, see www.graco.com/patents.
Original instructions. This manual contains English. MM 312830
Graco Headquarters: Minneapolis
International Offices: Belgium, China, Japan, Korea
GRACO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES • P.O. BOX 1441 • MINNEAPOLIS MN 55440-1441 • USA
Copyright 2008, Graco Inc. All Graco manufacturing locations are registered to ISO 9001.
www.graco.com
Revised July 2014
Maintenance
Before performing any maintenance on gun, read all warnings on front 
cover of this manual and relieve pressure.
Cleaning/Replacing Filter (6)
1.Relieve pressure. Set trigger lock
2. Disconnect fluid hose from gun at swivel (5).
3. Disconnect trigger guard (4) from guard retainer (22).
4. Unscrew handle (23) from gun (1). 
5. Remove filter (6) through top of handle (23). 
6. Clean filter (6). Use a soft brush to loosen and remove excess 
debris.
7. Insert clean filter (6) into handle (23).
8. Reattach handle (23) to gun (1). Tighten securely.
9. Reconnect trigger guard (4) to guard retainer (22).
Translated Manuals
Repair
Replacing Needle
1.Relieve pressure. Set trigger lock.
2. Remove tip (26) and guard (25) from gun (1).
3. Disconnect fluid hose from gun at swivel (5).
4. Squeeze trigger while unscrewing diffuser.
5. Remove locknut and end cap.
6. Tap out needle. 
7. Use a soft brush to clean out internal passages of gun.
8. Grease o-rings of new needle using a non-silicon grease.
9. Guide new needle (15b) through front of gun .
10. Install end cap and locknut, loosely.
11. For needle housing (15a), apply medium strength (blue) thread 
sealant to threads.
12. Squeeze trigger while installing needle housing.  Torque to 26-32 
ft-lb (35-43 N•m).
13. Hold gun with nozzle facing up.
14. Set trigger lock. 
15. Turn locknut (a) clockwise until you see and feel trigger (3) raise 
slightly.
16. Turn locknut (a) 3/4 turn counter-clockwise.
NOTE: When needle is properly adjusted, trigger will move freely.
17. Connect fluid hose. Install tip (26) and guard (25).
18. Prime sprayer. See sprayer instruction manual.
19. Trigger gun into bucket until fluid flows from gun.
20. Release trigger (3). Fluid flow should stop immediately.
21. Set trigger lock.
22. Aim gun into bucket. Trigger gun. No fluid should flow.
23. If the gun fails tests, steps 19 and/or 21, relieve pressure and 
disconnect hose. Readjust needle. Repeat tests.
Technical Data
WARNING
French - 312831 Estonian - 312845
Spanish - 312832 Latvian - 312846
Dutch - 312833 Lithuanian - 312847
German - 312834 Polish - 312848
Italian - 312835 Hungarian - 312849
Turkish - 312836 Czech - 312850
Greek - 312837 Slovakian - 312851
Croatian - 312838 Slovenian - 312852
Portuguese - 312839 Romanian - 312853
Danish - 312840 Bulgarian - 312854
Finnish - 312841 Chinese - 312855
Swedish - 312842 Japanese - 312856
Norwegian - 312843 Korean - 312857
Russian - 312844
WARNING
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Maximum working pressure 3600 psi (248 bar, 24.8 MPa)
Fluid orifice size 0.125 in. (3.18 mm)
Weight (with tip and guard) 22 oz. (630 g)
Inlet
Maximum material temperature 120 F (49 C)
Wetted Parts Stainless steel, polyurethane, nylon, aluminum, tungsten carbide, brass
*Noise Level: Sound power 87 dBa
Sound pressure 78 dBa
*Measured at 3.1 ft (1m) while spraying water-based paint, specific gravity 1.36, through a 517 tip at 3000 psi (207 bar, 20.7 MPa) per ISO 3744
Translated manuals can be requested through a distributor 
or at www.graco.com.