Solo 424 NOVA Instruction Manual

9 424 101 12/2017

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424 NOVA

Original instructions
Notice originale
Manual original

Attention!

Read this instruction manual
carefully before first operation and
strictly observe the safety regulations!

Attention !

Lire attentivement le présent manuel avant
la première mise en service et observer
impérativement les consignes de sécurité !

Atención!

¡Lea atentamente este manual de empleo antes de
la primera puesta en funcionamiento y respete
imprescindiblemente las prescripciones de
seguridad!

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ENGLISH 1

Original instructions

Changes to the scope of supply in form, technology
and equipment are reserved. No claims can be
derived from any information and figures in these
original instructions.

The original packaging and, at the end of its
service life, the sprayer must be properly disposed
of according to the local environmental regulations.

The machine can be subject to national rulings for
regular review by designated offices, as specified
in directive 2009/128/EC.

1 EC declaration of conformity

SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH,
Stuttgarter Straße 41, D-71069 Sindelfingen,
Germany declares that the back spraying unit type
NOVA 424 from production date 11/2017 onwards

- corresponds to the relevant provisions of directive
2006/42/EC of the European parliament and the
council from 17 May 2006 about machinery and
directive 2009/127/EC.

Sindelfingen, 01 November 2017

Wolfgang Emmerich, SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH,
Stuttgarter Straße 41, D-71069 Sindelfingen
(managing director and documentation officer)

2 Scope of delivery

• Basic unit with hand valve and pressure hose

• Spray tube

• Pre-installed nozzle assembly incl. nozzle

• Assembly parts cap but, O-ring

• Carrying belt and attachment pin

• Pump lever

3 Wear parts

The following wear parts are not subject to the
manufacturer's guarantee:
* All rubber parts that come into contact with
spraying liquid, * nozzles, * filters, * seals,
* diaphragms, * sleeves

4 Warranty

Please observe that specific warranty conditions
are valid in some countries. In doubt, ask your
vendor.
No guarantee can be granted for any damage
caused by:

• Non-observation of the original instructions.

• Omission of necessary maintenance and

cleaning work.

• Wear and tear from regular use

• Use of unapproved working tools.

• Use of force, improper treatment, abuse or

accident.

• Manipulations by non-qualified persons or from
improper repair attempts.

• Unauthorized modifications to the device.

• Use of unsuitable spare parts or non-genuine

spare parts.

• Use of unapproved chemicals or dilutions.

• Damage caused by use in the rental business.

Any warranty work must be performed by one of
our authorised specialist vendors. Cleaning, care
and standard adjustments are not accepted as
warranty services.

For Australia only: Supplementary warranty notes
specifically for Australia
To make a claim, contact Clayton Engineering, 26
French Ave, Brendale, Q, 4500 on phone [phone]
022 or email [e-mail].
You will be asked to provide proof of purchase and
then will be instructed on the procedure for
repairing or replacement of the product under
warranty. All costs incurred for repair or replace,
and additional claims can be discussed at this
stage.
This warranty is provided in addition to other rights
and remedies you have under law: Our goods
come with guarantees that cannot be excluded
under the Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major
failure and for compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are
also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality
and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

5 Symbols

Read the original instructions thoroughly.

DANGER! Non-observation of the original
instructions may potentially cause fatal
injury.

Wear the prescribed protective clothing.

Wear protective gloves.

Wear facial protection (e.g. goggles).

Wear breathing protection.

No smoking.

No open fire.

Minimum distance from other
persons: 15 m [approx. 16 yards]

ENGLISH 2

6 Safety provisions

6.1 Intended use / applications

• Use the sprayer only for the application of liquid

herbicides, pesticides and weed killers as well
as liquid fertilisers that are available from the
authorised specialist trade and approved by
local/national authorities for use with portable
spraying devices and for the application of clean
water.

• Strictly observe the guide lines provided by the

chemical manufacturer.

• Application areas are in farming, tree nurseries,

forest operations, orchards, vineyards, market
gardens, as well as glasshouse cultures with
sufficient ventilation and venting.

• The backpack sprayer must not be used for any

other purpose or for the application of liquids not
mentioned above. In particular, no aggressive,
acid- or solvent-containing liquids, disinfectants
and waterproofing agents must be applied.

• Never use any liquids with temperatures above

40 °C [104 °F].

• We will disclose the materials used for the

sprayer on request.

6.2 General safety notes

Read the original instructions before first use and
keep it in a safe place.
Non-observation of information provided in these
original instructions may potentially be fatal; the
user is liable for any damage, direct or
consequential, caused by this.
The original instructions must be kept on hand at
the site of use of the sprayer at all times.
It must be read by all who are charged with any
work with and on the device (including for
maintenance, care and repair).

• Have safe use shown and explained to you by a

SOLO specialist vendor.

• Persons under the age of 18 must only work

under supervision with this sprayer.

• Keep persons and animals away from the

working area. Never spray in the direction of any
persons, animals or objects that could be hurt or
damaged.

• This sprayer must only be passed on to persons

who are familiar with this model, its operation
and the original instructions.

• If you work with this sprayer, you should be

physically fit, rested and healthy.

• Do not use the sprayer while under the influence

of alcohol, drugs or medication.

• Never make any changes to existing safety

provisions and operating parts.

• Only use the sprayer when it is operationally

safe to do so. Check the sprayer before every
use according to chap. 10.1.

• Replace damaged parts without delay. Only use

SOLO genuine spare parts.

• Only use factory approved accessories and

attachments for this sprayer.

• Empty and clean the sprayer according to the

information in chap. 10.4 for this. Prevent
unauthorised access to the machine.

6.3 Safe handling of spraying liquids

• Follow suitable procedures and use collection

containers to prevent any contamination of the
environment, the public waterways and/or storm
water systems from chemical agents and
cleaners. This can happen while mixing, filling,
using, emptying, cleaning or during transport.

• Always collect chemical spray liquids and

cleaners (including residues) in suitable
containers and return them to collection points
specified by the municipal administration.

• In case of skin or eye contact, rinse or flush the

affected body parts with plenty of clean water.
Seek medical advice without delay.

• Contaminated clothing should be changed at

once.

• Never eat or drink while handling spray liquids

• If you feel nauseous during work, or if you are

excessively fatigued, stop working at once. If the
condition persists, seek medical advice without
delay.

• Never permit children or persons work with or

handle spraying liquids if they are not familiar
with these substances.

• Never fill different spray solutions into the spray

tank.

• The description of the kind of spray solution

used must be attached to the device and must
be updated with every change of the spraying
solution.

• When changing the spray solution, clean the

spray tank and all parts that come in contact with
the spray solution. Operate the sprayer with
clear water first before filling the spray tank with
the different spray solution.

• At the end of work, empty and clean the sprayer

according to chap. 10.4, clean your face and
hands thoroughly, take off work clothing and
wash it regularly.

6.4 When transporting the sprayer

• The device must be securely strapped down

when transported on vehicles.

• Prevent leakages of spraying agents. The liquid

tank of the sprayer and all liquid carrying hoses
must be inspected regularly for leaks.