Tips on using a paint sprayer

they put out a lot of paint so it runs super easy. keep it back and do several coats instead of trying to get a full cover the first time. beyond that its pretty easy if you have everything, and i mean everything not to be painted covered and sealed because that shite will fly everywhere and you will track sticky wet paint with you anywhere you walk

Thanks guys. Im still prepped as far as coverings from the kilz spraying. Do I have to mix paint thinner in the paint like I did with the kilz? All my ceiling holes and gaps have been caulked and filled so it should be the final step for the ceiling. The walls will be rolled on Friday. No flooring in yet so I'm not worried about drips.

Eta: i did the box fan trick with the primer.... shite was everywhere. Was told to spray oil based KILZ since it was new pine sheets.

So overspray onto the wall intentionally?

So overspray onto the wall intentionally?
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I'd tape off the top foot or more of the wall. Or use a paint shield/piece of cardboard:

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I've used the large airless sprayers and they put out plenty of paint and quick.

The problem comes in when you try to reverse direction. It's hard to start on the ceiling and move have the gun moving at the same time.

I suggest practicing on a sheet of cardboard or plywood to see how the gun performs.

Not sure how the small paint sprayers work. This is the type I have used.

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how much glare am I going to have on a white semi gloss ceiling? Would flat be better?

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Always flat on ceilings. What kind of sprayer are you using (airless or air-assisted)? I assume you are using latex paint. That would thin/clean-up with water. Thinner will curdle latex paint.
It's okay to spray a few inches onto the walls if you're going to paint them as well. If you are ever in doubt about how to use a product, read the label. That's what they're for. Thinning, coverage, dry and recoat times are all on the label.

Any particular reason you're choosing that product for your ceilings? ProClassic is a pretty top end product generally used for doors and trim.
I see you're using that on walls as well. One thing I can tell you is that ProClassic has a tendency to run on vertical surfaces (like walls). It builds very quickly. Paint your trim before it's hung.

My suggestion, tifwiw...
Return the PC. It's a good product, but for your application it's overkill imo. Tell SW you want to open a cash account because you're remodeling your house. That may get you a discounted price on products. Go with ProMar 200 egshel or SuperPaint satin for walls and ceilings. Semigloss on trim and doors. Brush trim if it's already up, spray doors if you can. Airless sprayer will be fine.

Anytime. Good luck!