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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
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.
Read this operating manual carefully before using the machine for the first time and at all times, strictly observe all safety rules.
To retain peak performance of your SOLO Mistblower over a long period we recommend you carefully observe all maintenance instructions.
Should you require any further information after carefully studying this manual, please contact your specialist SOLO Dealer.
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.
CE Declaration of conformity
SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH, Stuttgarter Strasse 41,D- 71069 Sindelfingen, certifies that the following product in the version as supplied
Description of product: |
Mistblower |
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Model/type description: |
444 |
450 |
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Sound power level (ISO 3744) |
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guaranteed |
99 |
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measured |
98 |
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complies with the following EU guide lines: 98/37/EC, 2000/14/EC and RL - 2004 - 108 EC for electromagnetic compatibility.
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.
Sindelfingen, 1st January 2008
SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH Wolfgang Emmerich
Managing Director
ENGLISH 2
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
Prohibited
Wear eye and ear protection
A breathing mask should be worn when using poisonous chemicals
Do not smoke
No open flame
Starting of engine
Switch off engine
Wear protective gloves
fuel mixture
choke open
choke closed
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
•Fuel filter
•All rubber parts which come into contact with fuel
•Spark plug
•Starter
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Important Components / Type plate ....................................................................................................... |
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Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................................... |
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Safety regulations .................................................................................................................................... |
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Correct use / Notes for General Use |
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General safety instructions |
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Personal protective equipment for your safety |
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Protection of Environment |
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Operating Hints |
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Maintenance and Care ............................................................................................................................. |
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4.1 |
General Maintenance Hints |
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4.2 |
Fuel-Information |
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Spark Plug |
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4.4 |
Preparation for Storage |
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4.5 |
Carburettor adjustment |
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Air Filter Maintenance |
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Assembly ................................................................................................................................................ |
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5.1 |
Assembly of misting equipment |
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Assembly of handle, spray tube and spray nozzle |
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Starting / Stopping the engine .............................................................................................................. |
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Operating Hints ...................................................................................................................................... |
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7.1 |
Adjustment of shoulder straps |
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7.2 |
Filling |
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7.3 |
Misting |
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Residual spray medium |
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7.5 |
Strainer for accessory sets |
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Checking the spray medium flow rate |
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Draining and cleaning the tank |
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Application |
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Maintenance Plan ................................................................................................................................... |
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Motorised sprayer - accessories .......................................................................................................... |
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10. For USA only: ECW Statement / Manufacturers Warranty Coverage.............................................. |
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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.
ENGLISH 3
Important Components
Fig. 1a, Type 444
Type plate:
a: Type designation b: Serial number
c: Build year (08 Î 2008)
ENGLISH 4
Important Components
Fig. 1b, Type 450
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Tank lid / Filler basket with filter |
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Primer |
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Formula tank |
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Shoulder strap – quickcoupling |
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Formula outlet |
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Formula On-off tap |
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Spark plug |
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Spray tube |
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Carburetor adjustment screws |
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Spray nozzle |
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Muffler |
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Dosage sleeve |
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Starter handle |
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Throttle lever |
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Air filter cover |
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Throttle lock lever |
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Fuel tank cap |
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Stop switch |
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Choke |
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Tank ventilation |
ENGLISH 5
Technical Specifications
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444 |
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Engine type |
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SOLO single cylinder two-stroke engine |
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Engine capacity |
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40,2 |
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53 |
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Bore / stroke |
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40 / 32 |
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42 / 38 |
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Fuel tank capacity |
l |
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1,5 |
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1,9 |
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Fuel mix ratio: |
with SOLO 2T Oil |
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1:50 (2%) |
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with other two-stroke oils |
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1:25 (4%) |
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Carburettor |
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All-position diaphragm carburettor with primer and |
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integrated fuel pump |
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Air filter cartridge |
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Paperstyle |
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Ignition |
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Electronically controlled magneto ignition, maintenance |
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free |
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Total Formula Tank Capacity |
l |
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Nominal Formula Tank Capacity |
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12 |
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20 (Typ 450-02) |
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Strain funneled mesh size |
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0,55 |
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Residual volume which the equipment cannoot properly |
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apply |
ml |
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< 100 |
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Strainer for accessory sets mesh size |
mm |
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0,32 |
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Max. Blower Air Volume |
m3/h |
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900 |
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1100 |
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Weight |
kg |
9,5 |
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10,8 |
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Dimensions without Spray Tube |
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hight: 690 |
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hight: 690 |
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width: 500 |
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width: 550 |
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depth: 260 |
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depth: 280 |
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Medium idling speed |
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2900 |
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Sound pressure level LPeq |
dB(A) |
89 |
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90 |
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(EN ISO 3744) |
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Sound power level LWeq |
dB(A) |
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97 |
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99 |
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(EN ISO 3744) |
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Weighted effective acceleration ahv,eq |
(EN ISO 5349) |
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m/s2 |
< 2 |
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< 2 |
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ENGLISH 6