Operating And Maintenance Instructions; General Operating And Maintenance Instructions; Gearbox Lubrication; Cleaning - Solo 116 Instruction Manual

Operating and maintenance instructions

7. Operating and maintenance instructions
7.1 General operating and maintenance
instructions
The maintenance and the repair of modern
machines as well as their safety-relevant
assemblies require qualified specialised training
and a workshop equipped with special tools and
test equipment. Consequently the manufacturer
recommends that all tasks not described in these
operating instructions be carried out by a
specialised workshop. That specialist has the
required training, experience, and equipment at his
disposal, to provide you with the most cost-
effective solution for such work. He will provide
additional help in word and deed.
After a running-in time of app. 5 hours, check all
accessible screws and nuts for tightness and
retighten them, if required.
Inspect the cutting tool regularly (short intervals)
and when you notice unusual vibrations or the
cutting area or guard has become
jammed/blocked. For this switch OFF the motor,
and the cutting tool must be at a complete
standstill. Pull the mains plug and remove grass
cuttings, brush etc. from the tool base.

7.2 Gearbox lubrication

To lubricate the bevel gear drive, use SOLO
"Special gearbox grease" (part no. 0083180).
Check the grease level weekly and top up, if
required (approx. every 20 - 50 hours).
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Remove the filler plug from the side of the
gearbox. If no grease is visible inside, top up with
grease (top-up quantity approx. 5 – 10 g).
Replace and tighten the filler plug.
Please note: Do not overfill with grease, as that
may lead to the gearbox overheating. Never fill the
gearbox casing to the top with grease.
Tip: If required, top up with a maximum of 5g
grease. It is preferable to check more frequently
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(e.g. before you start working) whether grease is
still visible.
Your SOLO dealer workshop is happy to help you
in case of doubt.

7.3 Cleaning

Before cleaning always switch OFF the motor and
pull the mains supply plug from its socket.
Never hose down this power tool.
• Clean cuttings from the cutting area with a hand-
held brush.
• Only use a dry or slightly damp cloth to clean the
entire machine. Never use solvents or abrasive
cleaning agents. Before connecting the
equipment to the mains supply, the motor casing
and its interior must not be damp.

7.4 Shutdown and storage

Store the equipment in a dry secure location. Open
flames and similar should not be nearby. Prevent
unauthorised access – particularly by children.