Solo 460 Li User manual

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Handheld battery sprayer 460 Li
Original instructions
Read this instruction manual carefully before
first operation and strictly observe the safety
regulations!
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.
Information about material ingredients
(VO (EC) No.1907/2006 „REACh“)
can be found on our homepage under:
https://de.solo.global/de/content/12-service
1 EC declaration of conformity
SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH, Industriestraße 9,
D-71069 Sindelfingen, Germany, declares that
the handheld battery sprayer type 460 Li
corresponds to the following the relevant
provisions of the 2014/30/EU (EMC),
2011/65/EU (RoHS), and 2006/42/EC
(machinery incl. 2009/127/EC) from the
manufacturing date of 04/2020 onwards.
Sindelfingen, 01.04.2020
Andreas Emmerich, SOLO Kleinmotoren
GmbH, Industriestraße 9, D-71069 Sindelfingen
(managing director and documentation officer)
2 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
1300 798 022 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.
3 Safety provisions
3.1 Intended use
 Only use the battery-powered sprayer for
application of liquid plant protection agents,
pesticides and herbicides and liquid fertilisers
available in the authorised specialist trade
and approved by the local/national authorities
for use with portable sprayers, and for the
application of clean water.
 Strictly observe the guide lines provided by
the chemical manufacturer.
 Application areas include the house and
garden areas and under-glass cultures if they
are vented and ventilated sufficiently.
 The battery-powered sprayer must not be
used for any other purposes, such as the
application of media other than the above
liquids! 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].

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3.2 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).
 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.
 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. 8.1 for this. Prevent
unauthorised access to the machine.
3.3 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.
 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. 8.1, clean your
face and hands thoroughly, take off work
clothing and wash it regularly.
3.4 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.
3.5 Work clothing /personal protection
equipment (PPE)
Suitable and approved protective clothing
that protects all body parts from contact
with the spray solution must be worn.
 Wear firm shoes with good gripping soles.
Wear protective gloves with a slip-proof
palm.
Use facial protection (e.g. protective
goggles).
Use a breathing protection mask when
using a dangerous spraying agent.

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3.6 Before and during work
 Only use the device in an operationally safe
condition. Check it before any use. If any
irregularities, damage, leaks, or limited
function occurs, stop using the device and
contact the seller at once.
 The sprayer must only be operated by one
person. There must be no other person within
a radius of 15m [approx. 16 yards].
4 Operating and function parts
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1 Adjustable spraying nozzle
2 Spray trigger button
3 Hand support
4 Tank screw connection
5 Spraying agent tank
6 USB charging cable
7 Connection socket for charging cable
8 Intake tube
9 Filter with weight
Electrical devices are not intended for
domestic waste. Hand in the device and
accessories to the official disposal points
for electrical devices.
5 Charging the battery
Charge the device before first use. For this,
connect the USB plug of the charging cable to a
USB power source of 5 V and the plug of the
charging cable to the connection socket (7) of
the battery-powered sprayer. The charging time
is 1.5 h - 2 h. Overcharging is not possible.
6 Preparing the spray liquid and filling the
spray tank
Prepare the spray liquid according to the
instructions of the chemical manufacturer.
Only prepare dangerous spraying agent
outdoors, never inside any living rooms, stables
or storage rooms for food and feedstuffs.
To fill in the spraying liquid, open the tank
screw connection (4) by turning it anti-
clockwise. Do not use any tools for this!
Remove the entire spraying head (with the
intake tube (8) and filter with weight (9) from the
spraying agent tank.
Fill the tank up to the mark "1Ll" on the side of
the spraying agent tank.
Overfilling the tank or spills can contaminate
public waterways, rain- and storm water
channel and must be avoided.
Wipe off spilled spray liquid without delay.
After filling, insert the spraying head again and
screw it on tightly clockwise to prevent spraying
agent from escaping.
7 Application
Do not operate the battery-powered sprayer
without liquid. Running dry may damage the
device.
7.1 Spraying
Do not use the sprayer in wind or rain.
Check the direction of the air movement before
starting work and spray with the air movement,
not against it.
Hold the battery-powered sprayer by the hand
support (3).
Point the spraying nozzle at the target object
from a distance of approx. 50 cm.
Push the spray trigger button (2) to start
spraying, release the button to stop spraying.

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The spraying pattern can be set by turning the
spraying nozzle.
Turning anti-clockwise
produces a narrow, strong
jet.
Turning clockwise produces
a fine, scattered mist pattern.
When the spraying output clearly drops, the
battery needs to be recharged (see chap. 5)
7.2 Disposal of residual spray volume
Residual spray volumes of less than 20 ml
[0.68 oz] are no longer pumped effectively.
If you do not want to pour in any more spraying
agent and want to terminate spraying, collect
and dispose of the residual volumes in
compliance with the applicable laws and
provisions. Observe the specifications of the
spraying agent manufacturer.
At the end of the work, empty and clean the
sprayer according to chap. 8.1, wash face and
hands thoroughly and take off the work
clothing. Work clothing requires regular
washing.
8 Cleaning and storage
8.1 Emptying and cleaning the spraying
agent tank
Empty the spraying agent tank every day after
use. Collect and dispose of the residual amount
of the spraying agents in accordance with
applicable laws and provisions. Observe the
information from the spraying agent
manufacturer. Flush the spraying agent tank
well with clean water. Run the battery-powered
sprayer once again with clear water.
Let the spraying agent tank dry while open after
cleaning.
8.2 Down periods and storage
Empty and clean the sprayer according to
chap. 8.1.
Keep the sprayer protected from sunlight in a
dry, frost-free and secure location at a
temperature of max. 35 °C [95 °F].
No open fireplaces or similar must be nearby.
Prevent unauthorised use – especially by
children.
9 Technical data
Spray tank Max. fill volume approx. 1.0 [0.66 gal]
Residual volume, (remaining liquid in tank that cannot be used) < 20 ml [0.68 oz]
Operating pressure 2 bar [29 psi]
Permissible operating temperature 0–40 °C [32–104 °F]
Maximum application volume 0.33 l/min [0.087 USgal/min]
Filter Mesh gauge 0.5 mm [0.020"]
Pump system Micro-Pumpe
Rechargeable battery (Li-Ion) Rated voltage
Capacity
3,7 V
1,4 Ah
Output current 1,0 A
Charging time with minimum initial battery charge Approx 1,5 h
Operating time with standard nozzle per charging cycle Approx 1,0 h
USB changing output voltage 5,0 V
Weight Ready for operation, empty
Ready for operation, with max. filling volume
0.3 kg [0.7 lbs]
1.3 kg [2.9 lbs]
Dimensions Height
Width
Depth
270 mm [10.63"]
120 mm [4.72"]
120 mm [4.72"]
SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH
Industriestraße 9 D-71069 Sindelfingen
Postfach / PO Box 60 01 52 D-71050 Sindelfingen
DEUTSCHLAND / GERMANY
Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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