Portable spraying device with a fan (1) for transporting a blast air flow (2) through a blow pipe (3), has a handle (9) with a gripping head (13) in which a gas lever (10), stop switch (11) and operating element (12) for the control valve (8) are arranged. The handle is fastened on the blow pipe. The operating element for the control valve is formed as a pivotably mounted spray button with automatic return at least over a part of its operating travel.