Solo AccuPower 416 User manual

9 416 102 english 01/2008
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Operating manual
Important!
Read this instruction manual carefully before
first operation and strictly observe the safety
regulations!
Backpack sprayer with
rechargeable battery
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Preface
Dear Customer,
We would like to thank you for choosing
this quality product from SOLO.
We use state of the art manufacturing
techniques and employ comprehensive quality
assurance measures to ensure that you are
completely satisfied with this modern SOLO
device.
We hope that it will provide you with many
years of problem-free and successful service.
To ensure that your device will continue to
work properly and deliver optimum
performance for many years to come, ensure
that you follow all instructions in this operating
and maintenance manual.
If, once you have read through these
operating instructions, anything is unclear or
there is anything you would like to ask, please
to contact your SOLO dealer or get in touch
with our service department directly.
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: Backpack sprayer with
rechargeable battery
Model/type description: 416
complies with the following EU guide lines:
98/37/EC and RL - 2004 - 108 EC for
electromagnetic compatibility.
Applied standards:
ISO 12100 part 1, part 2, DIN EN 294
Serial number, Build year ÎType 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
Symbols / type plate information
The following symbols are used in these
operating instructions and on the device itself:
In the operating instructions:
Refer to the operating instructions
Caution
Smoking prohibited
No naked flames
Wear protective gloves
On the device:
Pump toggle switch (12):
Pump switched on, low operating
pressure, approx.1.4 bar
Pump switched off
Pump switched on, high operating
pressure, approx.2.8 bar
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.
On the rechargeable battery (20):
Pb
The rechargeable battery contains
lead.
The rechargeable battery must not be
disposed of as normal domestic
waste. Ensure that you take it to an
official disposal facility.
Type plate (15):
a: Type designation
b: Serial number
c: Build year (08 Î2008)

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Index
Page
1. Safety regulations .............................................................................................................4
1.1 Correct use 4
1.2 General safety instructions 4
1.3 Safe handling of spray pesticides 5
1.4 Safe handling of the rechargeable battery and the charger 5
1.5 Work clothing 6
1.6 Transportation of the device 6
1.7 Before and during work 6
1.8 Maintenance and repairs 6
2. Specification / special accessories .................................................................................7
3. Standard delivery ..............................................................................................................8
4. Operating / functional components .................................................................................8
5. Preparing the unit for use...............................................................................................10
5.1 Assembly 10
5.2 Charging the battery 10
5.3 Adjusting the carrying straps 11
5.4 Using the device for the first time ever or after it has been out of use for a long time 11
6. Mixing solutions and filling the solution tank...............................................................12
7. Using the backpack sprayer...........................................................................................13
7.1 Areas of application 13
7.2 Spray nozzle / delivery rates 13
7.3 Spraying 14
7.4 Residual solutions / finishing spraying 14
8. Operating and maintenance instructions......................................................................15
8.1 General operating and maintenance instructions 15
8.2 Checking the delivery rate of solution 15
8.3 Information on using the rechargeable battery 15
8.4 Replacing the fuse 15
8.5 Draining and cleaning the solution tank 16
8.6 Taking the sprayer out of service and putting it into storage 16
9. Warranty...........................................................................................................................17
10. Wearing parts ................................................................................................................17

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1. Safety regulations
1.1 Correct use
•This backpack sprayer must only be used for the purpose of applying approved liquid pesticides,
insecticides, weed killer (herbicides) and liquid fertilizers available from authorised specialist dealers.
•Observe all instructions provided by the pesticide manufacturer.
•This backpack sprayer must not be used to spray any other media.
•We recommend only using pesticides that have been approved for use by the relevant authorities in
your country.
•Never use fluids with a temperature in excess of 40°C.
•The backpack sprayer with rechargeable battery must only be used for the intended purpose described
in section 7.1 (“Areas of application“) and for the areas of application described there.
•The backpack sprayer must not be used for any other purposes, e.g. for the spraying of liquid paint.
1.2 General safety instructions
Please take the time to carefully read through these operating instructions before using the
device for the first time and keep them in a safe place thereafter. Always take great care when
using the device.
You can put your life at risk by failing to follow the safety instructions. It is also important to follow any
relevant health and safety regulations that apply to your place of work. The operating instructions must be
kept available at all times wherever the device is used or stored. They must be read by anyone instructed
to use the equipment or perform work with or on the device (including servicing, maintenance and repairs).
•Persons under the age of 18 are only permitted to use this equipment to apply pesticide under
supervision, and then only for training purposes.
•Keep persons and animals away from areas in which you are working. Never spray in the direction of
other persons, animals or objects that could be damaged as a result. Bear in mind that the liquid
emerges at high speed from the nozzle. Objects could be kicked up as a result, and this could in some
cases represent a risk. The user is responsible for any hazards or accidents involving other persons
and/or their property.
•This equipment must only be hired out, lent or passed on to persons who are familiar with this type of
equipment and its operation and who have read the operating instructions. Always ensure that you
hand over the operating instructions together with the device.
•Ensure that you are in good shape, well rested and healthy when using this device.
•Never operate the equipment under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication that could impair your
reaction speed.
•Never existing safety equipment or operating controls.
•Never use the device be used if any part of it is unsafe or if it is not in an overall condition that makes it
safe to use. Before using the device always check that it is safe to use.
•Only use accessories and add-on parts that have been supplied by the manufacturer and have been
specifically approved for installation on the device.
•The quality of any spare parts used is also an important factor in ensuring that your device is reliable
and safe to use. Always use genuine replacement parts from the original manufacturer, as these are
the only parts that have been manufactured with the same equipment and under the same conditions
as the parts originally fitted to the device. This ensures the highest possible level of quality and
accuracy of fit – vital factors in ensuring the safety, reliability and proper functioning of your device.
Genuine replacement parts and accessories are available from your authorised dealer. Your
authorised dealer will also have access to the necessary spare parts lists, from which the required part
numbers can be taken, and he will also be kept up to date about any minor improvements and
changes to the range of parts on offer. It is also important to note that the use of non-genuine
replacement parts will invalidate your warranty.
•When the device is not being used it should be safely stored in a place where it will not endanger the
health and safety of others. Switch off the motor and work through the steps in section 8.5 "Draining
and cleaning the solution tank" to prepare the device for storage. Ensure that the device is stored in a
safe place where unauthorised persons cannot access it.
Anyone who fails to follow the safety instructions, operating instructions or maintenance instructions will
make themselves liable for any damage and consequential damage caused as a result.

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1.3 Safe handling of spray pesticides
•Pesticides must never be allowed to enter public sewer systems, sprayed onto wastelands, allowed to
drain into natural bodies of water or disposed of together with normal domestic waste. This also means
that appropriate care must be taken during filling to ensure that none of the pesticide is drawn back
into water pipes. Pesticides and any unused leftovers of pesticides must always be collected in a
suitable container and disposed of via approved facilities for household chemical waste. Please
contact your local authorities for information about your nearest disposal facilities.
•Avoid any direct contact with pesticides.
•Stop working immediately if you start to feel unwell while working, or if you become unusually tired.
Seek medical advice if the condition persists.
•Never allow children or anybody who is not familiar with handling this type of spraying agent to handle
the spraying agent.
•Clean the solution tank whenever the spraying agent is changed. Run the backpack sprayer with clear
water after cleaning the solution tank – but before the next spraying agent is filled – flush out any
residue from the pump and the hoses. This will prevent the risk of any chemical reactions taking place
between the different substances.
•Never spray in narrow or enclosed spaces – pesticides are toxic and there is a risk of poisoning.
Spraying equipment must for example only be used in greenhouses if adequate ventilation is provided.
Signs must be put up in greenhouses that have been treated. Nobody should enter the greenhouse
again until it has been thoroughly ventilated.
•When you have finished spraying, follow the steps in section 8.5 "Draining and cleaning the solution
tank" to prepare the device for storage, thoroughly wash your face and hands with soap, take off your
work clothing and ensure that it is washed regularly.
Any unused pesticide that is left over in the device could cause corrosion and hence damage the
device. Special attention must be paid to wearing parts like nozzles, filters and seals.
1.4 Safe handling of the rechargeable battery and the charger
•The charger must only be connected to a mains supply with an operating voltage between 100V and
240V AC 50/60Hz. It must only be connected using the correct power cable with a EURO plug and, if
required, one of the supplied adapter plugs.
- Check that the mains voltage is correct before connecting the device.
- Use the correct mains adapter plug.
- The charger must not be connected to the mains supply in countries for which no matching
mains adapter plug is supplied together with the backpack sprayer or in countries where the
mains voltage differs from the operating voltage of the charger. In this case you should contact a
local dealer to enquire about options for connecting the charger to the mains supply.
•Always hold the body of the plug when plugging it in and disconnecting it. Never pull it out by the
cable.
•The charger is only designed to recharge the rechargeable battery that is supplied by SOLO for this
backpack sprayer. Ensure that the battery is always correctly connected to the charger before
charging.
•Never connect the two terminals of the rechargeable battery (+ / -) with a conducting object (short
circuit).
•Keep the charger, the rechargeable battery and all of the electronics well away from splash water.
These areas should only be cleaned with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Before cleaning, always
disconnect the power plug from the socket and the charging cable from the charging socket on the
device.
•The rechargeable battery contains dangerous substances. Never open the battery or the charger.
•Only use the original charger to recharge the battery.
•The rechargeable battery and the charger must not be disposed of as normal domestic waste. Ensure
that you take them to an official disposal facility for electrical equipment.