Solo 589 Instruction Manual

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Instruction manual
Original instructions

Important!

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

Lawn Mowers

- ENGLISH - Lawn Mowers 589

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Instruction manual

Original instructions

Preface

Dear Customer,
Congratulations for choosing this SOLO quality

product.

The lawn mower is a high performance mower

that will contribute to a well-cared for lawn.

Please read the owners manual carefully
and familiarize yourself with the correct

use of the SOLO lawn mower prior to
operating the lawn mower for the first time. Please
observe all instructions, recommendations and
explanations. Adherence to the owners manual is
essential for proper operation of the lawn mower.
Do not operate the lawn mower while other
persons, especially children or animals are within
close proximity. The operator of the lawn mower is
responsible for any personal or property damages
to third parties.

EC declaration of conformity Î The EC
declaration of conformity on a separate piece of

paper forms part of these operating instructions.

Packaging and disposal

Please keep the original packaging in order to
protect the equipment against transport damage in
case you ever need to ship it or transport it. If the
packaging materials are no longer required then
they must be disposed of properly in accordance
with applicable local regulations. Cardboard
packaging materials are raw materials which can
be recycled or reused.

At the end of the equipment’s service life, please
make sure that you dispose of it properly, in
accordance with the official directives and
regulations that apply in your area

Symbols

The following symbols are used in this manual and
on the product:

Always handle this machine with
particular care

Read these operating instructions
carefully, before initial start-up and all
maintenance or cleaning work

Wear protective gloves when servicing
and for repair

Wear protective head gear

Observe mowing hours

Do not allow third parties within the
danger zone

Unplug mains lead before touching the
cutter blade!

Keep mains cable safely away from cutter
blade!

Electrical equipment must not be
disposed of as normal domestic waste.
Ensure that the device and all electrical
accessories are disposed of or recycled at
an official disposal or recycling facility for
electrical equipment.

Do not spray the mower with high
pressure cleaning hose

In the best interest of continued technological
progress we reserve the right to change the design
and configuration of any product without prior
notice.

For that reason, no claims can be accepted with
reference to text and illustrations in this manual

Index ; Type plate

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Index

Page

1. Type plate ..............................................................................................................................................3

2. Standard delivery.................................................................................................................................. 4

3. Control and function elements............................................................................................................ 4

4. Safty guidelines .................................................................................................................................... 5

4.1 Correct use 5

4.2 General safety instructions 5

4.3 Mains supply and extension cable 5

4.4 Prior to Mowing 6

4.5 Switching on 6

4.6 Handling 6

4.7 Service and Storage 7

5. Preparing the equipment for use.........................................................................................................8

5.1 Assembly 8

5.2 Grass Catching Device 8

5.3 Adjusting cutting height 9

5.4 Connection to the mains supply 9

6. Mowing hints....................................................................................................................................... 10

6.1 Starting the Motor / stopping the Motor 10

6.2 Mowing with Grass catching device 11

6.3 Lawn Care 11

7. Maintenance and Care........................................................................................................................ 12

7.1 Cleaning the Mower 12

7.2 Wheel axles and wheel hubs 12

7.3 Height adjustment 12

7.4 Mowing Blade 13

8. Technical data..................................................................................................................................... 14

9. Accessories......................................................................................................................................... 14

10. Parts subject to wear and tear......................................................................................................... 15

11. Guarantee ..........................................................................................................................................15

1. Type plate

a: Type designation
b: Serial number
c: Build year
d: Double-insulated
e: Spray water protected

SOLO KLEINMOTOREN GmbH
71069 SINDELFINGEN
Typ 589 Kennz. 03
230V ~, 50Hz
1,6KW, 2850 1/min
Nr. xxxxxx .

Made in Germany yyyy .

a

c

e

d

Standard delivery ; Control and function elements

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2. Standard delivery

• Lawn mower

• Grass catcher frame

• Grass catcher

• 2 pcs. Star handles M8

• 2 pcs. Washers 8.4 dia.

• 2 pcs. Coach bolts M8x45

• Owners manual

• EC declaration of conformity on a separate piece of paper

3. Control and function elements

1. On / Of Switch 7. Ejection Shield

2. Safety Look 8. Handle Bolt

3. Main Cable Connection 9. Handle Screw

4. Cable Safety Holder 10. Height Adjuster

5. Handle 11. Height Adjuster Indicator

6. Gras Catching Device 18. Clamping Block

Fig. 1

Safty guidelines

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4. Safty guidelines

4.1 Correct use

The SOLO lawn mower is intended to be used only for private home or hobby gardens. The lawn mower is
not to be used in public facilities, parks, sports centers or for agricultural and forestry purposes.

Due to potential bodily harm, the SOLO lawn mower is not to be used for the following purposes:

• To trim bushes, hedges or shrubs,

• to cut or chop growing vines or lawns on roof-tops or balcony window boxes,

• to clean or suction-up walkways or to chop up trees and shrubbery debris and

• to cut up tree and shrubbery sections.

• Furthermore, the SOLO lawn mower is not to be used to level elevations on the ground, for instance

mole hills or other similar elevations.

For safety reasons, the SOLO lawn mower is not to be used as:

• a drive aggregate for other work units,

4.2 General safety instructions

• Do not allow children or other third parties who are not familiar with the functioning of the machine to

operate the lawn mower. Juveniles under age 16 should not be permitted to operate the lawn mower.

• Please adhere to local ordinances which may determine the minimum age for operating the lawn

mower.

• Loan the lawn mower only to individuals who are familiar with handling this model. Always make the

owners manual available to them.

• Explain to the individual who is to use the lawn mower, how to avoid possible danger and accidents.

• Mow only during daylight hours or with proper artificial illumination.

• Store the mower in a safe manner! Mowers should be stored in a dry and locked area that is

inaccessible to children.

• Never use the Electric Mower while other persons, especially children, or animals are in close vicinity.

• The operator is responsible for any personal harm to others and for any damage to property of others.

• All electric cords and connection cables fitted on the outside of the mower have to be inspected for

damage and deterioration on a regular basis. Only use cords and cables which are in good condition.

• Safety switches fitted by the manufacturer to the mower are not allowed to be removed or rendered

ineffective (such as tying the safety lever to the mower handle).

• Never leave the mower without supervision. Always disconnect the electricity supply at the main socket

before leaving the mower unattended. Pull the plug from the socket, never pull the cord only to
remove the plug.

4.3 Mains supply and extension cable

• For connecting to your mower, only use cords which have been approved for use outdoors, such as H

05 RN-F according to EN 60335.

• Extension cords for main connection must correspond with standards EN 60335 with a minimum of 1.5

sq.mm diameter cable core and a max length of 50 metres.

• All cable connections must be rubber or rubber covered and correspond with standards EN 60335.

• The main socket should have a minimum of 16 A.

• For your own personal safety use safety switches for current to ¡Ü 30 mA.

• If the power cord is damaged or cut, immediately remove the plug from the mains socket.