DONT BUY THIS!!!!!!!
By Stan on 08/06/2015
Worst piece of junk I have ever owned. I spray for mosquitoes commercially. Bought this product after having issues with the Stihl SR 450. Day 1 second pull and the handle broke off the pull cord. Got it cranked and it ran so rough I had to immediately go to my mechanic and have him adjust carb. Day 2 spray stream is inconsistant. It changes about every 10 seconds. Almost like air volume varies up and down. After fifth yard the pull start broke. Now there is no resistance when trying to crank motor. Cord will not turn motor to crank. Day 3 Solo sits in garage and I am back to using the first Stihl I bought 6 seasons ago, the SR 420. I will take the problems with the SR 450 over this piece of junk anyday. Rating zero stars or maybe -1.
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Wish I got the Stihl
By Phil on 04/11/2016
Mine leaks. The little rubber boot under one side of the tank consistently lets chemical out and gets me wet. I wouldn't mind but I have to assume this stuff I am spraying isn't too healthy for humans. I wear goggles and respirators, and now a waterproof jacket...... which it still runs down and wets my legs. Going to sell mine and buy the Stihl
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18 of 23 people found this review helpful
Beware
By Tony on 04/24/2016
So far I give it a one star rating because I have not been able to use it yet. I followed the instructions in the owners manual of doubling the oil content in the mix for the first five tanks. I start the engine and it starts running rough immediately after start up. I have pure water in the pesticide tank so I can test the machine. The engine does not climb to full rpm at any time. Choke was disengaged right after starting it up and it seems to operate as designed. I replaced the gas/oil mix in the tank with regular 50:1 ratio/ 2.6 fl oz per gallon and the rough-running continues. I pulled the spark plug and it is black like from running extra rich. I cleaned the SP, reinstall it and the rough-running continues. I don't want to start messing with adjusting the carb so I look up Solo dealer locations to take it in. My closest dealer is over an hour away! I ordered a new spark plug and I'm getting it soon - I will try that first and then I guess I will have to drive over an hour if that does not cure the problem. A GIGANTIC disappointment to say the least. I bought it because it is supposedly Made in Germany . . but . . the Bosch spark plug I took out is Chinese!
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Heavy
By James on 05/22/2020
Do not buy!
By Augie on 06/03/2020
We have owned stihls before this and will be buying more again Upon receiving this mist blower it would not start. We could not get gas to go to the carb, We found out the hose was not securely on the right way. After fixing it and one test try the hose came back off. Besides that the back pack is horribly weighed. the straps do not go up high enough so all the pressure hits your lower pack and the bottom digs into you. Super Disappointed