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  • Page 1

    307–655 Rev . D Supersedes Rev . C 6300 INSTRUCTIONS-P ARTS LIST INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important warnings and information. READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE. Airless Mastic Pole Gun 3600 psi (252 bar) Maximum Working Pressure Model 218–688, Series A Spray tip not included; order it separately . See page 7. T able of Contents W arnings 2 .[...]

  • Page 2

       W ARNING INJECTION HAZARD Spray from the gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause an extremely serious injury , including the need for amputation. Splashing fluid in the eyes or on the skin can also cause a serious injury . D Fluid injected into the skin might look like[...]

  • Page 3

      W ARNING INSTRUCTIONS EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture, malfunction, or start unexpectedly and result in serious injury . D This equipment is for professional use only . D Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment. D Use the equipmen[...]

  • Page 4

    4  307-655 Installation Fig. 1 5 06301 9 3 1 16 A 17 7 Reference numbers and letters in parentheses in the text refer to the callouts in the figure drawings and the parts drawing. W ARNING INJECTION HAZARD T o reduce the risk of property damage or serious injury , including fluid injection, which could be caused by component rupture or [...]

  • Page 5

      Installation 7. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 6. 8. Engage the gun safety ring (20), see Fig. 2, page 6. 9. Unscrew the tip guard (17) and install the spray tip (A) and gasket (16) in the tip guard nut. See Fig. 1, page 4. NOTE: The gun will leak if the tip gasket (16) is not installed. 10. Disco[...]

  • Page 6

       Operation Safety W ARNING INJECTION HAZARD Remember , this is not an air spray gun. For your safety be sure to read and follow the W arnings on pages 2 and 3 and throughout the text of this instruction manual. Keep the wallet sized warning card 179–960, provided with the gun, with the operator of this equipm[...]

  • Page 7

      Operation Spraying W ARNING RECOIL HAZARD Due to the very high pressure fluid emitted, a strong recoil action will occur when you open the ON/OFF lever on this gun. If you are unprepared, your hand could be forced back toward your body or you could lose your balance and fall, resulting in serious injury . Grasp[...]

  • Page 8

    8  307-655 Parts 6 1 1/2-14 npsm threads T orque to 20–25 ft-lb (27–34 N S m) If replacing the ball valve (8) transfer the serial number to the new valve. Purchase spray tip separately . See Spray T ip Selection Chart , page 7. 2 1 2 3 4 06304 7 18 10 5 4 12 2 1 8 3 25 20 3 13 9 2 1 11 14 15 16 17 4[...]

  • Page 9

    307-655 9 Parts Use Only Genuine Graco Parts and Accessories Airless Mastic Pole Gun Model 218–688, Series A Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty . 1 100–015 NUT , hex, 1/4–20 2 2 100–016 LOCKW ASHER, 1/2 in. 2 3 100–021 SCREW , cap, hex head, 1/4 npt x 1.0 in. 1 4 100–333 SCREW , cap, hex head, 1/4 npt x 0.5 in. 1 5 108–061 [...]

  • Page 10

    1 0  307-655 T echnical Data Maximum W orking Pressure 3600 psi (252 bar) . . . . . . Wetted Parts Zinc-plated carbon steel, steel, . . . . . . Delrin r , buna-n, copper Delrin r is a registered trademark of the DuPont Company . Manual Change Summary The manual was revised to eliminate the ball from part no. 218–692 V alve Repair Kit.[...]

  • Page 11

    307-655 1 1 Notes[...]

  • Page 12

    1 2  307-655 Graco W arranty and Limitation of Liability W ARRANTY Graco warrants all equipment listed in this manual which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale by an authorized Graco distributor to the original purchaser for use. Graco will, for a period o[...]