solo 303 HD Pressure Sprayer Instruction Manual

July 25, 2024
Solo

solo 303 HD Pressure Sprayer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I adjust the spray pattern?

A: Most pressure sprayers come with adjustable nozzles or settings on the spray wand itself. Refer to the user manual for specific instructions on adjusting the spray pattern.

Q: Can I use harsh chemicals in the pressure sprayer?

A: It is recommended to check the compatibility of the chemicals with the materials of the pressure sprayer. Avoid using corrosive or abrasive chemicals that may damage the sprayer components.

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.

EC declaration of conformity

SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH, Industriestraße 9, 71069 Sindelfingen, GERMANY declares that the Pressure Sprayer, type 303 HD – from date of manufacture 01/2024 and following – comply with the directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery.

Sindelfingen, 01 January 2024 Andreas Emmerich, SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH, IndustriestraBe 9, D-71069 Sindelfingen (managing director and documentation officer

Wear parts
The following wear parts are not subject to the manufacturer’s guarantee:
All rubber parts that come into contact with spraying liquid, nozzles, seals,

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 sales@claytonengineering.com.au. 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.

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  • Read the original instructions thoroughly.
  • DANGER! Non-observation of the original instructions may potentially cause fatal injury.
  • Wear the prescribed protective clothing.
  • Wear protective gloves.
  • Wear facial protection (e.g. goggles).
  • Wear breathing protection.
  • No open fire.

Safety provisions

Intended use / applications
The SOLO 303 HD pressure sprayer is approved for applying the agents described below. Intended areas of application are in the construction trade, automotive trade and industry:

  • Products containing mineral oil
  • Release agents, formwork oil
  • Carbon-based solvents
  • Brake cleaner
  • Lubricant
  • Petroleum derivatives
  • Strictly observe the guide lines provided by the chemical manufacturer.
  • The pressure sprayer must not be used for all purposes not named above, such as
    • spraying of paints
    • distribution of
    • flammable liquids
    • sticky, residue-forming agents
    • surfactants
    • fluids with temperatures above 40 C [104 °F]
    • The pressure sprayer must not be used to store liquids under pressure!

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).
  • Have safe use shown and explained to you by a SOLO specialist vendor.
  • 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.
  • Only use the sprayer when it is operationally safe to do so. Check the sprayer before every use according to chap. 6.1.
  • 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. 9.2 for this. Prevent unauthorised access to the machine.

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.
  • Fig. 1: The description of the kind of spray solution used can be attached to the device and must be updated with every change of the spraying solution.
  • 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. 9.2, clean your face and hands thoroughly, take off work clothing and wash it regularly.

When transporting the sprayer

  • Transport the device without pressure.
  • 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.

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.
  • G Use facial protection (e.g. protective goggles).
  • Wear a respirator when using dangerous spraying agents.

Before and during work

Before starting work, always check the entire device for operational safety according to chap. 6.1.

Maintenance, repair and storage

Only perform maintenance and repair work yourself that is described in these original instructions. All other work must be carried out by an authorised specialist workshop.

  • Do not service, repair or store the sprayer near open fire.
  • Before doing any maintenance work or repairs and before opening the spraying agent tank, depressurise the device by pushing on the pressure relief valve (2) (Fig. 4).
    The device always must be vertical when the pressure relief valve is actuated.
    Attention: Keep the device away from your face!

Work preparation

Fig. 1:

  1. Spraying agent tank
  2. Shut-off valve
  3. Pump unit
  4. 4a Pump button
  5. Seal
  6. Spray tube
  7. Nozzle attachment
    • 7a O-Ring
    • 7b Adjustable spray nozzle
    • 7c Cap nut
      Fig. 4:
      2 Pressure relief valve

Installation of the spray tube (6):

Correctly insert the seal (5) according to Fig. 1 and screw on the spray tube with the already- installed nozzle attachment (7) hand-tightly without using tools.

Checking for operationally safe condition

  • Subject the pressure sprayer to a visual inspection before every use. There must be no cracks evident at the tank (1), the pump unit (4), the spray tube (6) and the nozzle attachment (7).

  • The following inspections must be performed at first commissioning and at recommissioning after extended standstill. During use of the pressure sprayer, proper function generally must be verified in operation.

    • Tightness of all sprayer parts at maximum admissible pressure with the hand valve opened and closed
    • Function of all working parts (hand valve, pump, pressure relief valve)
      For this, build up pressure across the pump (Fig. 3). The pressure must escape with a clearly audible sound when you actuate the pressure relief valve (Fig. 4).
  • The device always must be vertical when the pressure relief valve is actuated. Attention: Keep it away from your face!

  • Check the function of the shut-off valve during application. When releasing the shut-off valve, spraying must stop.

  • In case of irregularities, damage, leaks or limited function, do not use the sprayer but have it checked in a specialist workshop without delay.

Preparing the spray liquid and filling the spray tank

  • Prepare the spray liquid according to the instructions of the chemical manufacturer. Before opening the spraying agent tank, the device must be depressurised by actuating the pressure relief valve (2) (Fig. 4)!
    Fig. 2:

  • To fill the tank with spraying agent, the pump must be unscrewed. by turning it counterclockwise.

  • Do not use any tools!

  • Fill the tank no further than to the upper-most mark on the side of the spray 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 pump again and refasten firmly by turning the pump handle (c) clockwise to prevent the spraying agent from escaping.

Using the pressure sprayer

Spraying
For pumping, pump up and down with the pump button (5) until the operating pressure is reached in the spraying agent tank (Fig. 3). Overpressure escapes on its own through the pressure-relief valve (2).
Always hold the pressure sprayer vertically for spraying.
Actuate the shut-off valve (3) (Fig. 5). The actuation lever of the shut-off valve can be pushed forward for permanent actuation (Fig. 6). To stop spraying, pull the actuation lever of the shut-off valve back again and release it.

Nozzle adjustment (Fig. 7):

  • a) Nozzle closed
    → hollow cone

  • b) Nozzle open (max. 1 turn, 360″)
    → coarse and narrow jet

Disposal of residual spray volume
Residual spray volumes of less than 10 ml [0.3 oz] are no longer pumped effectively.
If you do not want to fill in any more spraying agent and want to end spraying, collect and dispose of the remaining amount according to the applicable laws and provisions. Observe the information from the spraying agent manufacturer.
At the end of the work, empty and clean the sprayer according to chap. 9.2, wash face and hands thoroughly and take off the work clothing. Work clothing requires regular washing.

Maintenance, cleaning and storage

Greasing the cap gasket
If it is growing more difficult over time to screw the pump unit onto the tank tightly, silicone grease may be applied to the contact surface between the lid seal and the tank edge. For this, it is easiest to apply a little grease onto the tank edge with a brush. (Fig. 9)

Draining the spraying agent tank and cleaning the spraying agent carrying parts

  • The device must be depressurised by actuating the pressure-relief valve (2) before opening the spraying agent tank and before disassembly of the nozzle attachment (Fig. 4)!

  • empty the spraying agent tank after use every day.
    Collect and dispose of the residual quantity of the spraying agent according to the applicable law and provisions. Observe the information from the spraying medium manufacturer. Flush the spraying agent tank and all spraying- agent-conducting parts thoroughly with clean water. Operate the pressure sprayer once more with clear water.

  • Let the spraying agent tank dry again in the open condition after cleaning.

  • Clean the spraying nozzle as follows after every 50 uses, or if the spraying pattern grows uneven, or if much less spraying agent then before is dispensed:

    • Screw the nozzle attachment (7) off of the spray tube (6) and flush with clean water.
    • Disassemble the nozzle attachment (Fig. 1).
    • Clean the O-rings and the parts of the spraying nozzle with clean water and a soft brush (Fig. 8).

Do not blow out the spraying nozzle with your mouth!
Do not clean the nozzle with any hard objects!

  * Assemble the individual parts of the nozzle attachment again.

Down periods and storage
Empty and clean the sprayer according to chap.
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.

Specification

Model (“Typ”) 303 HD

Spraying agent tank:               Nominal volume


Max. fill volume

| approx. 1.8 l [0.48 galJ

1.25 l [0.33 galJ

Residual volume not properly discharged by the device| < 10 ml [0.3 ozJ
Maximum permissible operating pressure| 3.0 bar [43 psiJ
Permissible operating temperature| 0-40 °C [32-104 °FJ
Tank material| Polyethylene
Sealing material| FKM
Standard spray nozzle| adjustable spray nozzle
Weight (ready for operation): Tank empty

tank filled to max.

| 0,45 kg [0.99 lbsJ

1,70 kg [3.75 lbsJ

Dimensions (without spray tube): Height Width Depth| 300 mm [11.8″J

150 mm [5.9″J

210 mm [8.3″J

The original packaging and, at the end of its service life, the sprayer must be properly disposed of according to the local environmental regulations.
Information about material ingredients (VO (EC) No. 1907/2006 „REACh”) can be found on our homepage under: https://shop.solo.global/Service/Support/Support/

SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH

Industriestraße 9
Postfach / PO Box 60 01 52
DEUTSCHLAND / GERMANY
Tel.: +49 (0)7031 301-0
info@solo-germany.com

D-71069 Sindelfingen
D-71050 Sindelfingen
Fax: +49 (0)7031 301-202
http://solo.global/

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