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Operating manual
Congratulations on choosing your new SOLO
lawnmower, and we hope that you will be satisfied
with this advanced equipment. Your 550 lawnmower
represents a very competent machine offering the best
pre-requisites for a first class lawn.
The SOLO lawnmower /550/550-R/550-RS/550-HR is
designed for the maintenance of grass and lawn areas.
operate with special care and caution when using this
equipment in public areas, parks, sporting venues, near
roads and in horticulture and forestry.
These operating instructions are
accompanied by type-specific engine
operating instructions which are an essential
part of these operating instructions.
Before commencing any work with this equipment,
carefully read these operating instructions and make
yourself familiar with all controls and the correct use of
this SOLO lawnmower.
Observe all notes, explanations and regulations.
Adherence to these operating instructions is a pre-
requisite for the appropriate use of this equipment.
Never use this lawnmower 550/550-R/550-RS/550-HR,
whilst bystanders (particularly children) or animals are
in close proximity of the equipment. Users are liable
towards third parties for any loss, property damage or
injury.
Wearing parts
Various components are subject to normal wear and
tear and may require timely replacement, subject to
type and duration of use. The following wearing parts
are excluded from the manufacturer's warranty:
Lawnmower blades, blade fixings, friction washers,
deformed/bent crankshafts; wearing parts such as spark
plugs, air filters; consumables such as engine oil and/or
gear oil.
Symbols explained
Warning
Carefully read the
operating
instructions before
taking the machine
into use.
Wear protective
gloves during
maintemance and
repair work.
Wear ear defenders
Caution; fuel
Do not smoke
Avoid open flames
Declaration of Conformity
SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH, Stuttgarter Str. 41, D-71069
Sindelfingen, hereby declares, that the following
machines designated: Petrol push mower model/type:
550 meets the requirements of the following EU
Directives: 98/37/EC and 2000/14/EC for machinery and
89/336/EEC (amended by 92/31/EEC) regarding
electromagnetic compatibility.
Guaranteed sound power level (DIN45635) 96 dB(A).
Actual sound power level (DIN45635) 94 dB(A).
This declaration of conformity will loose its validity
through any unauthorised modification.
Sindelfingen, 1
st
January 2002
SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH
Wolfgang Emmerich
Managing Director
Keep bystanders
away from the
working area!
Before working
under the cutting
deck, remove the
spark plug cap.
Engine stop
Shut down the
engine and the
self-drive
Start-up
Observe mowing
times [applicable in
some countries]