Solo USA 450, 444 User Manual

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Operating manual

Mistblower

Important:

Read this instruction manual carefully before
putting the chain saw into operation and
strictly observe the safety regulations!

9 450 110 english 01/2008

Preface

Dear Customer,

We congratulate you on your new SOLO
Mistblower and hope that you will be satisfied with this
modern tool.

A state-of-the-art single cylinder two-cycle engine
with Nikasil coated cylinder bore combined with
renowned SOLO technology of high performance with
low fuel consumption will guarantee a high degree of
application value of this product.

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

Thoroughly read these operating
instructions before undertaking any
maintenance, installation and cleaning
steps

Always handle this power tool with
particular care

Read this operating manual carefully before using
the machine for the first time and at all times, strictly
observe all safety rules.

Prohibited

To retain peak performance of your SOLO
Mistblower over a long period we recommend you
carefully observe all maintenance instructions.

Wear eye and ear protection

Should you require any further information after
carefully studying this manual, please contact your
specialist SOLO Dealer.

In the best interest of continued technological

A breathing mask should be worn when
using poisonous chemicals

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

Do not smoke

reference to text and illustrations in this manual.

CE Declaration of conformity

SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH, Stuttgarter Strasse 41,D-

No open flame

Starting of engine

Switch off engine

Wear protective gloves
71069 Sindelfingen, certifies that the following product
in the version as supplied

Description of product: Mistblower

fuel mixture
Model/type description: 444 450

Sound power level (ISO 3744)
guaranteed 99 100 dB(A)
measured 98 99 dB(A)

choke open

complies with the following EU guide lines:
98/37/EC, 2000/14/EC and RL - 2004 - 108 EC for
electromagnetic compatibility.

choke closed
Applied standards:

ISO 12100 part 1, part 2, DIN EN 294
Conformity assessment procedures: Appendix V
Serial number, Build year Î Type plate

This Declaration of Conformity will become invalid if the
product is modified, changed or altered without prior
approval.

Parts subject to wear and tear

Various parts are subject to application-specific or
normal wear and must be replaced in good time, when
required. The following parts are subject to normal
wear and are not covered by the manufacturer's
guarantee:

• Air filter

Sindelfingen, 1

st

January 2008

SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH Wolfgang Emmerich

Managing Director

• Fuel filter

• All rubber parts which come into contact with fuel

• Spark plug

• Starter

Symbols

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Index

Page

1. Important Components / Type plate ....................................................................................................... 4

2. Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 6

3. Safety regulations .................................................................................................................................... 7

3.1 Correct use / Notes for General Use 7

3.2 General safety instructions 7

3.3 Personal protective equipment for your safety 7

3.4 Protection of Environment 7

3.5 Operating Hints 7

4. Maintenance and Care ............................................................................................................................. 8

4.1 General Maintenance Hints 8

4.2 Fuel-Information 8

4.3 Spark Plug 9

4.4 Preparation for Storage 9

4.5 Carburettor adjustment 9

4.6 Air Filter Maintenance 10

5. Assembly ................................................................................................................................................ 11

5.1 Assembly of misting equipment 11

5.2 Assembly of handle, spray tube and spray nozzle 11

6. Starting / Stopping the engine .............................................................................................................. 12

7. Operating Hints ...................................................................................................................................... 13

7.1 Adjustment of shoulder straps 13

7.2 Filling 13

7.3 Misting 13

7.4 Residual spray medium 14

7.5 Strainer for accessory sets 14

7.6 Checking the spray medium flow rate 14

7.7 Draining and cleaning the tank 15

7.8 Application 15

8. Maintenance Plan ................................................................................................................................... 16

9. Motorised sprayer - accessories .......................................................................................................... 17

10. For USA only: ECW Statement / Manufacturers Warranty Coverage.............................................. 17

Guarantee

The manufacturer guarantees trouble-free quality and will cover the cost of replacing parts which are found to be faulty
in material or workmanship within the prescribed guarantee period after the date of purchase. Please note that specific
guarantee conditions may vary from country to country. If in doubt, ask your equipment vendor. He is responsible for
guarantee matters.
We hope you will understand that we cannot be liable for damage resulting from the following causes:

• Non-compliance with the operating instructions.

• Neglecting essential maintenance and repair work.

• Damage caused by incorrect carburettor adjustment.

• Wear in normal use.

• Obvious overload by continuously exceeding the maximum performance limit of the product.

• Using non-authorised tools.

• Use of force, incorrect treatment, misuse and accidents.

• Damage from excessive heat due to dirt build-up around the cooling fan housing.

• Attempted adjustments and repairs by unqualified persons.

• Use of unsuitable spare parts or third party parts, if these are the cause of the defect.

• Use of unsuitable or stale fuel.

• Damage caused by using the product in the hire or rental industry.

Normal cleaning, adjustments or maintenance work fall outside the guarantee provisions.
A service centre authorised by the manufacturer must carry out all guarantee work.

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Important Components

Fig. 1a, Type 444

Type plate:

1. Important Components / Type plate

a: Type designation
b: Serial number
c: Build year (08 Î 2008)

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Important Components

Fig. 1b, Type 450

1. Tank lid / Filler basket with filter 11. Primer

2. Formula tank 12. Shoulder strap – quickcoupling

3. Formula outlet 13. Formula On-off tap

4. Spark plug 14. Spray tube

5. Carburetor adjustment screws 15. Spray nozzle

6. Muffler 16. Dosage sleeve

7. Starter handle 17. Throttle lever

8. Air filter cover 18. Throttle lock lever

9. Fuel tank cap 19. Stop switch

10. Choke 20. Tank ventilation

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Technical Specifications

2. Technical Specifications

Mistblower 444 450

Engine type SOLO single cylinder two-stroke engine

Engine capacity cm

3

40,2 53

Bore / stroke mm 40 / 32 42 / 38

Fuel tank capacity l 1,5 1,9

Fuel mix ratio: with SOLO 2T Oil

with other two-stroke oils

1:50 (2%)
1:25 (4%)

Carburettor All-position diaphragm carburettor with primer and

integrated fuel pump

Air filter cartridge Paperstyle

Ignition Electronically controlled magneto ignition, maintenance

free

Total Formula Tank Capacity l 13 13 / 21 (Typ 450-02)

Nominal Formula Tank Capacity l 12 12 / 20 (Typ 450-02)

Strain funneled mesh size mm 0,55

Residual volume which the equipment cannoot properly
apply ml

< 100

Strainer for accessory sets mesh size mm

0,32

Max. Blower Air Volume m3/h 900 1100

Weight kg 9,5 10,8

Dimensions without Spray Tube mm hight: 690

width: 500

depth: 260

hight: 690

width: 550

depth: 280

Medium idling speed rpm 2900

In determining the following values regarding the acceleration of vibrations and sound, the different operating

conditions were weighted in accordance with the current standards

Sound pressure level L

dB(A)

Peq

89 90

(EN ISO 3744)

Sound power level L

dB(A)

Weq

97 99

(EN ISO 3744)

Weighted effective acceleration a
m/s

(EN ISO 5349)

hv,eq

2

< 2

< 2

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