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Brand | Fuji Spray |
Color | Blue |
Material | Metal |
Item Weight | 25.7 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 14"W x 15.5"H |
About this item
- Professional non-bleed Spray Gun with Adjustable Pattern Fan Control
- 1.3mm Air cap set installed
- 400cc Gravity Cup
- Metal Turbine case with handy gun holder
- 25ft Hose includes air control valve to reduce overspray and bounce back
- Wrench & Cleaning Brush
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Easy to use | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Easy to clean | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Noise level | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
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tank volume | — | 1 quarts | 0.25 gallons | 600 milliliters | 600 milliliters |
hose length | 25 feet | 25 feet | 25 feet | 72 inches | 7.6 meters |
power source | ac | air powered | Air Powered | AC | DC |
material | Metal | Metal | Stainless Steel | — | Metal |
number of items | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
style | Spray | Spray System | Portable,Ergonomic | Unique | Spray |
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From the manufacturer
For the hobbyist or weekend warrior seeking professional results
It's the 'Go To' system for workshop or residential use
The Fuji Spray Semi-PRO 2 Model is ideal for spraying furniture pieces, cabinets, walls, ceilings, doors, fences, shutters, etc.
The most powerful 2-Stage Spray System in the market
For the weekend warrior, start-up business, serious hobbyist and small shop; the Semi-PRO 2 Spray System offers the perfect combination of versatility and performance to lay down that professional-looking finish.
Key Features
- M-Model non-bleed spray gun
- Metal turbine case
- Additional air cap sizes available .8mm - 2.0mm
- Stainless steel nozzle and needle
- Dedicated Fan Pattern Control™
- Powerful 1400 watt 2-Stage Motor
- 25ft Hi-Flex™ hose
- Handy gun-holder
- Quick-change turbine filters
Semi-PRO 2 Spray System comes with the M-Model Spray Gun
The Semi-PRO systems include the Fuji M·Model spray gun, which has professional features such as non-bleed and a Dedicated Fan Control to adjust pattern size from small circular to wide (and all increments in between).
Key Benefits
- Disassembles easily for quick clean-up and maintenance.
- Multiple air cap sizes allow for spraying of various materials in different viscosity levels from stains to latex paints to bath tub coatings, with little dilution.
- Stainless steel fluid passages prevent wear on the needle tip. Ideal for waterborne and solvent-based coatings.
- Dedicated Fan Pattern Control - delivers precision application with less waste. Allows for vertical, horizontal or circular applications, and can easily adjust from 1" circular to 12" oval pattern.
M-Model Spray Gun Features
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7001 Bottom Feed M-Model Spray Gun- 1 Quart bottom feed cup capacity. - Ergonomic Stay Cool handle. - Standard 1.3mm air cap set installed - for spraying medium to thin materials. - Dedicated Fan Pattern Control. |
7002G Gravity Feed M-Model Spray Gun- 400cc gravity feed feed cup capacity. - Ergonomic Stay Cool handle. - Standard 1.3mm air cap set installed - for spraying medium to thin materials. - Dedicated Fan Pattern Control. |
Did you know... The M-Model spray gun is convertible?The M-Model spray gun can be converted from a bottom feed cup to a gravity feed cup and vise versa, making all types of jobs easier to accomplish. To convert to gravity from bottom feed, see part # 9960 - U-Tube 400cc Gravity Cup Conversion Kit. To convert to bottom from gravity feed, see part # 2042 - 1 Quart Cup Assembly. |
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Product information
Brand | Fuji Spray |
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Color | Blue |
Material | Metal |
Item Weight | 25.7 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 14"W x 15.5"H |
Style | Spray |
Power Source | ac |
Included Components | Turbine, 25ft hose, M-Model spray gun |
Model Name | Semi-PRO 2 - Gravity |
Hose Length | 25 Feet |
Item Weight | 25.7 pounds |
Manufacturer | Fuji Spray |
ASIN | B00D4NPPQY |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Item model number | 2203G |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #88,321 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #260 in Power Paint & HVLP Sprayers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Product Description
Product Description
To meet the growing demand of the DIY market, Fuji Spray has introduced the most powerful 2-stage system on the market. The Fuji Spray Semi-PRO 2 Gravity model offers features like no other in its price range. The Fuji M-Model Spray Gun has professional features such as non-bleed and a Fan Control Knob to adjust pattern size from small circular to wide (and all increments in between). A super-powerful 1400 watt 2-stage bypass motor in a metal turbine case with handy gun holder. HVLP Systems typically feature low wattage motors that are underpowered for most spraying. Our 2-stage version can handle any type of coating. The Semi-PRO 2 Gravity model is for the serious user. This unit is for North American 120V plug only. For 220V capacity, please contact Fuji Spray directly.
From the Manufacturer
To meet the growing demand of the DIY market, Fuji Spray® has introduced the most powerful 2-stage system on the market. The Fuji Spray Semi-PRO 2 Gravity model offers features like no other in its price range. The Fuji M-Model Spray Gun has professional features such as non-bleed and a Fan Control Knob to adjust pattern size from small circular to wide (and all increments in between). A super-powerful 1400 watt 2-stage bypass motor in a metal turbine case with handy gun holder. HVLP Systems typically feature low wattage motors that are underpowered for most spraying. Our 2-stage version can handle any type of coating. The Semi-PRO 2 Gravity model is for the serious user.
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Customers like the quality, performance, ease of use, and ease of spraying of the pump sprayer. For example, they mention it's well engineered, produces professional results, and is easy to set up and use. That said, they appreciate the ease of cleaning.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the pump sprayer. They mention that it is well-engineered, has quality parts, and produces an impeccable finish. Customers also say that the pump works perfectly and shows no signs of flaws. Overall, customers are happy with the product's quality and performance.
"...The sprayer is extremely well made and the adjustments you can make in airflow, paint flow, spray pattern and orientation really allow you to fine..." Read more
"...no over spray when setup correctly - Quality workmanship and machining on the surfaces and fittings, looks very well built - Beautiful..." Read more
"...Newer waterborne conversion varnishes are (allegedly) just as tough and have startlingly little odor...." Read more
"...- The nozzle cap has worked perfectly and shows no signs of flaws. However, it appears as if it is a plastic cap coated with chrome skin...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the Fuji Sprayer. They mention that it works well, produces satisfactory results, and is easy to clean. Some say that the product is great and speeds up production. They also mention that the compressor and gun perform magic and are able to lay down a nice thick paint. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...You can work extremely neatly with this sprayer—the stand that allows you to place the gun upright on the motor is a nice touch...." Read more
"...I was very successful on horizontal and vertical surfaces with semi-gloss and satin latex paint...." Read more
"...You can get very nice results and I don't really mind the thinning, but spraying thin paint is pretty miserable, particularly on any vertical..." Read more
"...- The nozzle cap has worked perfectly and shows no signs of flaws. However, it appears as if it is a plastic cap coated with chrome skin...." Read more
Customers find the pump sprayer easy to use. They say the instructions are detailed and easy to follow. They mention that the product is easy to set up and spray, and that the user manual is good. Customers also appreciate that the unit comes completely assembled and that they had no problems at start-up.
"...the ease of use and cleaning to offset that issue nicely—you can set it up very quickly and let it sit between coats while you do whatever else you..." Read more
"...I bought the #5 tip set and thinned the paint. The directions were thorough and called for a different viscosity for the primer and top coat...." Read more
"...Fuji includes and excellent instruction manual (also available in PDF in the FAQ section of their website) that recommends thinning paint and..." Read more
"...Overall, I am very satisfied with the system, its easy set-up, standard cleaning..." Read more
Customers find the pump sprayer easy to set up and use. They say it produces a nice, even spray without a lot of overspray. Customers also say that it's perfect for spraying waterborne poly and that it sprays varnish effortlessly.
"...is extremely well made and the adjustments you can make in airflow, paint flow, spray pattern and orientation really allow you to fine tune the..." Read more
"...I had set the fan to just a few inches and the over spray was very minimal and there wasn't any paint floating in the air to really speak of...." Read more
"...Overspray is far less than with an airless. The gun allows you to dial the spray pattern from a wide fan to a small circle which helps to apply the..." Read more
"...With that said this is a very high quality HVLP spray system that atomizes and lays down a very nice coat of material...." Read more
Customers find the cleaning process of the pump sprayer to be easy. They mention that it's simple to set up and clean. Some say that the filter can be positioned outside the unit to help keep it clean.
"...However, I find the ease of use and cleaning to offset that issue nicely—you can set it up very quickly and let it sit between coats while you do..." Read more
"...to control and adjust - Easy to change tip size - Easy to clean and didn't waste hardly any paint when switching colors -..." Read more
"...Cleaning up after spraying is very easy and takes me maybe 10 minutes...." Read more
"...Overall, I am very satisfied with the system, its easy set-up, standard cleaning..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the paint sprayer. They say it's easy to use, provides amazing results, and is the best paint sprayers for the price.
"...Other reviews suggested that this Fuij sprayer was a good moderate cost option that had features and options that addressed all of the concerns...." Read more
"...interchangeable components, accessory options, all at a more-than-competitive price...." Read more
"...If you're in need of a high quality, low cost HVLP I don't think you can go wrong here." Read more
"I have never used an HVLP sprayer and this is worth every penny (fast to use easy to clean). This one works amazingly well...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the pump sprayer. They mention it's very compact, easy to use, and lightweight. They also appreciate the small form factor and the ability to carry it around the jobsite. Customers also mention that the turbine is small and the gravity feed cup is fairly small. They like the quart size cup as it'll hold more paint than a professional sprayer does.
"...I like the quart size cup because unlike a professional sprayer you don't waste any paint at all—there's no long hose that sucks up a gallon in a..." Read more
"...Turbine - Small and very portable - Power cord is plug in type to machine and easily removed - Air filters are easy to get to..." Read more
"...I love this unit for several reasons. First, its small size doesn't take up much room in my work trailer and it weighs just a few pounds...." Read more
"Delivery was fast and on schedule. Unit is compact and easy to move around." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the noise produced by the pump sprayer. They mention that it is somewhat loud, the air compressor gets hot, and the hose is stiff and awkward. Some customers also say that the high-pitched noise would be nice to tone down.
"...Turbine - Gets a little hot after hours of use - Loud if you're in the same room, sounds like a full size shop vac running..." Read more
"...As for the turbine, it's a little blue box. A noisy little blue box, but most of my tools are noisy, so I wear hearing protection and it's just fine..." Read more
"...Otherwise this thing is pretty awesome. Noise level is better than my compressor setup as well so that is an added bonus for me since my garage is..." Read more
"...The turbine unit is pretty loud, I'd say a little bit louder than a large shopvac, so positioning it as far away as possible is good, plus it helps..." Read more
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Other reviews suggested that this Fuij sprayer was a good moderate cost option that had features and options that addressed all of the concerns. There were also many suggestions as to what accessories would improve performance for my specific application which is latex paint: the largest needle/aircap kit (7020-6) and the cleaning kit (the sprayer actually comes with all necessary basic tools and cleaning brushes, but this kit offers an expanded kit to address any tougher clogs.)
Packing and delivery on this sprayer was flawless—it came properly packed in a custom double-wall carton and shipment was amazingly prompt. I was able to use it immediately, which was great as we were getting to the end of outdoor project season in my region.
I did take the time to read the entire manual before I unpacked the sprayer, to be sure I wouldn't make a dumb mistake on my first try. The manual is informative, but poorly illustrated so there was a little bit of guess work involved in identifying all the parts and features.
Once that was done, and once I had thinned the paint (much more than I expected to) using the viscosity guide and text funnel, I go right down to spraying. The sprayer is extremely well made and the adjustments you can make in airflow, paint flow, spray pattern and orientation really allow you to fine tune the spray to the results you want. I definitely thinned the paint too much on my first project (I took the viscosity guide very literally and ended up adding almost 10% water to the paint to get it flowing as directed) so my first coats were too thin. However, on subsequent coats I left the paint much thicker (closer to a waffle batter than a tomato soup consistency) and that still flowed fine and with some adjustments sprayed smoothly and evenly. NOTE: as soon as I received the #6 needle/aircap I began using that instead of the default size (#3 or #4) and that made a huge difference to how much latex paint I could spray. I also followed the advice of another reviewer and mixed the paint and water very thoroughly, using a mixer paddle on a drill.
The paint can sit in the cup and sprayer gun between coats without drying out—I've had absolutely no problem with clogging so far. I like the quart size cup because unlike a professional sprayer you don't waste any paint at all—there's no long hose that sucks up a gallon in a second. You can work extremely neatly with this sprayer—the stand that allows you to place the gun upright on the motor is a nice touch. I've also had very little issue with overspray since you can really make the spray pattern the exact size and intensity you want.
In taking it apart for cleaning the build quality really comes into play again—everything locks solidly together and comes apart without being forced. It's very easy to rinse the gun out with a hose then take it to a sink and take it apart to get remaining paint residue out of the connectors. I wouldn't leave it sitting dirty for hours but you wouldn't do that with any painting tool.
If you've been rolling latex paint or renting a professional sprayer as I had before I bought this, you might find that you need more coats than you would like—just a by-product of thinning the paint. However, I find the ease of use and cleaning to offset that issue nicely—you can set it up very quickly and let it sit between coats while you do whatever else you need to do. Thin coats also dry faster than thick ones, so you'll probably spend the same amount of time, just with more breaks. For me, this sprayer is a no-brainer for anything dimensional that couldn't be easily painted with a roller: shutters, furniture, siding, moulding and ornamental trim.
Original Review:
I am a weekend woodworker with lots of projects that involve painting (mostly with latex) and applying various clear finishes. I've been casually eyeing assorted HVLP systems for several years now and seriously considering for a few months. Because I wanted to be able to spray latex, it seemed like the Mini-Mite 4 was the right choice, but I just couldn't justify the $800 price for the amount of spraying I plan to do. The semi-pro 2 was at about the price I was willing to pay, but I was concerned that the two-stage turbine would be insufficient and that there were no reviews (hence this review).
The prospect of rolling/brushing a big painting project finally forced the issue and I crossed my fingers and ordered the semi-pro 2 with the gravity cup. I now have a couple of hours of spraying under my belt (that's a lifetime total, it's worth noting that I'm new at this) and I couldn't be happier with my decision.
In the last few days, I sprayed a couple of big bookshelves with latex primer and paint (Sherman Williams multi purpose latex primer and All-Surface Latex Enamel) and the whole system works better than I dared to hope. I was a little worried the "M" gun would be somehow low-end or lack features, but it's really, really nice. Again, I'm new at this and have little to compare to, but I'm not sure what else I could ask it to do. The spray pattern is adjustable from a wide fan to a tiny spot and you can rotate the pattern anywhere you like. Since I was spraying between shelves, I had the gun tipped over pretty far and it never hiccuped. The gravity cup holds 400 cc's, which isn't a whole lot. So far, that's been about one coat on a bookshelf. If you plan to paint big stuff, the 1 qt cup is probably better.
As for the turbine, it's a little blue box. A noisy little blue box, but most of my tools are noisy, so I wear hearing protection and it's just fine. A quick update, I measure 92 db a few feet away, which is really very loud indeed. I measured a small, noisy shop vac at about the same distance and got 86 db, which is roughly 4X quieter. Still not a problem for me, but perhaps worth noting. I regularly use this in my basement with a baby sleeping on the second floor and she doesn't seem to mind.
My concerns regarding the two-stage-ness of the turbine seem to be unfounded so far. Fuji includes and excellent instruction manual (also available in PDF in the FAQ section of their website) that recommends thinning paint and checking with the included viscosity cup. The manual also recommends a #4 (1.5 mm) tip for latex. I sprayed primer with the included 1.3 mm and paint with the 1.5 mm tip and while the 1.5 mm tip definitely sprayed faster, I think I could have managed with the 1.3 mm tip. I followed the thinning instructions with both the primer and the paint, thinned with roughly 20% to 25% water, added some Floetrol, and sprayed a nearly perfect painted finish. I would recommend practicing a fair amount on scrap wood, cardboard boxes, etc. Cleaning up after spraying is very easy and takes me maybe 10 minutes.
One thing I'm confused about is how a four-stage turbine could possibly be better. Maybe you could spray faster or not thin, but this really isn't all that taxing for the way I plan to spray. I'm really looking forward to spraying some clear finishes next.
Update: 11/17/2013
I've now been spraying latex for a couple of weeks and I have produced results ranging from truly disastrous to nearly perfect and pretty much everything in between. For my best results so far, I spray a relatively thick, heavy coat of primer (I've tried up to about 50 seconds in the viscosity cup with great results) with the 1.5 mm tip. This does produce some texture, but I end up sanding the first coat of primer anyway. I found that thin coats of watery primer never actually cover spots, fill grain, block tannins, etc. I generally follow with a second relatively thick coat of primer. Then, I switch to the 1.3 mm tip, thin my paint to about 25 seconds in the viscosity cup, and spray very light coats of paint. Much of what I read suggests that the thinner your paint is the better it works, but I found that if the paint is too thin, it's almost impossible to get any coverage and not get runs (the source of my most disastrous results). I experimented with heavier coats of paint and got a bumpy surface (not as bad as runs, but pretty ugly). Two or three thin coats seem to give good results for me so far. The resulting surface isn't glassy smooth, but is very lightly textured. Far better than I've ever done with a brush or roller and good enough for me. Still looking forward to trying clear finishes when this project is over.
This is still clearly a 5 star purchase for me. So far, the included 1.3 mm tip would have been fine for latex. I now think I see the benefit of the more powerful turbines if they allow you to spray less-thinned paint. Thinning isn't really a hassle, but spraying watery paint kind of is. Still, for half the price, I'm happy to thin some paint.
Update 2/21/2015
I finally got around to spraying some clear finishes. This summer, I sprayed some Zar Ultra Max waterborne oil-modified poly, which worked reasonably well. I sprayed a picture frame, I think, and it came out looking nice, but with a few small, pimple-like dots. I was able to sand these out, spray again lightly, and get a passable finish. The pimples may have been dust or dirt, as I was spraying outside. Zar doesn't appear to really market Ultra Max for HVLP spraying, so I recently ordered Target Coating's EM8000cv pre-catalyzed waterborne conversion varnish (targetcoatings.com), which is actually intended to be sprayed and includes specific instructions for HVLP (1.3mm to 1.5mm needle). I just sprayed a small cherry shelf with this stuff and my 1.3mm needle and it seems wonderful. I sprayed the first coat on a little thick by accident, sanded it lightly, and just applied a very thin second coat and the finish is absolutely flawless. It also dries to the touch in minutes, which should minimize dust and dirt.
If your plan is to spray clear finishes, I can't imagine why you would look for any sprayer fancier than this one. Clear finishes are nice and thin and spray easily and beautifully. I also wholeheartedly recommend ordering some finish that's meant to be sprayed, since things get really easy (no thinning, etc). Finally, google conversion varnishes. Apparently, they dry too fast to be brushed, which is why home stores don't stock them, but they're tougher than polyurethanes and easy to spray. Newer waterborne conversion varnishes are (allegedly) just as tough and have startlingly little odor. Look at both Target Coatings and General Finishes. They both offer bewildering assortments of water based lacquers, waterborne oil-modified polyurethanes, waterborne conversion varnishes, etc, all specifically intended for spraying.
If Amazon would give me six stars, that's how many I would give this sprayer. I'm amazed in retrospect that this sprayer is as inexpensive as it is.
Update 12/20/2015
I recently sprayed a large bookshelf project with the Target EM8000cv pre-catalyzed waterborne conversion varnish and I am really, really happy, both with the Fuji and the Target varnish. For about the first time, when I look at the finish I can't really find anything to complain about.
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I’m still so happy with this thing. I’ve used it easily 150 times to spray all kinds of stuff. Every time I use it I’m so impressed.
Update Jan 2022:
I've now had this about 3 months and have used it heavily, probably 50 times to spray various primers, latex paints and polyurethanes - all water based. I have to say it works beautifully. I am even more happy with it than when I first purchased it. I am getting a perfect finish every time. Why I didn't buy this sooner I don't know.
My only complaint that has developed is the gravity cup prevents it from fitting in a gun holder or standing up. This makes it a pain to fill up. To solve that problem, I purchased the 3M PPS 2.0 system and added it to the gun. I think if I was to do it again, I would buy the bottom feed cup instead of the gravity cup, but now that I have the 3M system it's a moot point. Just keep in mind it requires 3 hands to fill the gravity cup. Fuji does have a little holder that screws to the turbine but that isn't practical at all as the turbine is far away and on the floor. If you buy this gun, I highly recommend adding the 3M PPS system.
Original review:
After spending the last few years brushing/rolling finishes and messing around with several of the cheap compressor driven HVLP guns and never getting a good finish, I finally bought one of these. I am somewhere between a DIY’er and a pro. Not new to this but I also don’t spray every day. I spent a ton of time researching and couldn’t decide between a turbine HVLP and the airless. I want to spray latex paint, polyurethane and lacquer and I came to the conclusion the HVLP was more versatile, especially after hearing about all the pump issues people seem to have with the airless units.
Several websites mentioned that you needed a 4-5 stage turbine to spray latex and that perhaps this unit wasn’t the right one but I’ve now sprayed both latex (BM Aura) and polyurethane through it. I did have to buy the 1.8mm tip and thin the latex 10% (ish) but it sprayed perfectly. Fuji says 20-30% but I had no issues at 10%. I also can’t believe how nice the water based poly went on with the supplied 1.3mm tip. I am so impressed with this thing. I think the pressurized cup is a game changer for latex paint.
It is pretty loud but is on par with a shop vacuum. Definitely not a deal breaker by any means. My only complaint is that the gun doesn’t fit in a traditional HVLP stand since it has the side cup. I hope Fuji comes out with a stand for the M series gravity gun. It would make filling a little easier.
Overall I am very happy with my purchase. It sprays latex paint and polyurethane perfectly. The unit is clearly of high quality and I’m happy to deal with a Canadian company. I would highly recommend this unit.
Both have excellent reviews, however the Fuji is more powerful, comes with a longer hose and just seemed like a better system -- although I based this on pictures and comments because I hadn't seen either in person. The Fuji also has a 47% higher price tag in Canada.
After some back and forth I decided to go with the Fuji and am very happy with that decision. It's well built, easy to use for a newbie like me and from what I've read, has terrific customer support.
I prefer to buy quality tools once rather than cheap stuff I'll have to replace later. I've found quality lasts a long time and the user experience is far superior than trying to save a few bucks with lesser offerings.
I have never regretted purchasing Festool, Snap-on and Knipex despite the price premiums they command. The Semi-PRO 2 seems to be in this category based on my, admittedly, limited experience with sprayers.
Keep in mind this is a 2 stage system, so it's the least capable in the Fuji lineup. However it completely meets my needs and I don't expect I'll need to upgrade. But if you think your requirements will change in the future, you might consider one of Fuji's 3 or 4 stage systems -- but be prepared for quite the jump in price.
If you're new to spraying, here are some things you should do:
1) Buy the book/DVD combo called, "Spray Finishing Made Simple," by Jeff Jewitt. It covers everything a beginner needs to know and will save you lots of time and experimentation.
2) Get some paint strainer filters. I purchased the Ram-Pro 250 pack for $26.99 CDN. They seem to be good quality.
3) If you're spraying latex, get the larger 1.8 mm nozzle (Aircap #5 set). The Semi-PRO 2 comes with a 1.3 mm nozzle.
All in all, I'm impressed with the system. Highly recommended.