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– Let the appliance run for appx. 10 seconds, then switch
off. Repeat the procedure a couple of times until water ex-
iting is smooth and bubble free.
To prevent damage to the appliance, do not allow it to operate
dry.
Operation
Starting
Attach water supply hose (not supplied) to the mains water
supply and machine.
Connect the product to the mains supply ensuring that the
mains switch is in the off position.
Open water tap.
Press the safety lock to release the trigger . Fully press the
trigger until there is a constant flow of water to clear the air
from the machine and water supply hose. Release trigger .
Point the power gun downwards. Press the trigger safety lock
to release the trigger . Fully press the trigger .
Operate on/off switch.
Autostop function
The machine is designed to switch off the motor when the trig-
ger is released on the gun.
Working Advice
General
Ensure that the pressure washer is on level ground.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Motor refuses to start
Motor stops
Fuses blow
Motor starts but no pressure
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Do not overreach with the high pressure hose or move the
pressure washer by pulling the hose, this could cause the ma-
chine to become unstable and fall over.
Do not kink or drive a motor vehicle over the high pressure
hose. Do not expose the high pressure hose to sharp edges or
corners.
Never use a roto nozzle to clean motor vehicles.
Do not tamper with or adjust the safety valve setting.
Dip stick
The pressure washer is delivered with an oil cap for storing
the product, and an oil ventilated cap with an oil dip stick, to
be used when the product is operated.
Working advice for cleaning with detergents
 Only use cleaning agents suitable specifically for high
pressure washers.
We recommend that you use detergent sparingly for the sake
of the environment. Observe the recommended dilution on
the detergent label.
By offering you an individualised range of cleaning and pre-
serving agents, Bosch guarantees troublefree operation of
the unit.
Recommended cleaning method
Step 1: Loosening dirt
Spray on detergent sparingly and allow to react for a short
time.
Step 2: Removing dirt
Spray off the loosened dirt with the high-pressure spray.
Note: When cleaning vertical surfaces, apply the detergent
from bottom to top. When rinsing off, work from top to bot-
tom.
Possible Cause
Plug not connected
Mains socket faulty
Fuse faulty/blown
Extension cable damaged
Motor protector has activated
Frozen
Fuse faulty/blown
Wrong mains voltage
Motor protector has activated
Fuses incorrectly rated
Nozzle partly blocked
Corrective Action
Connect plug
Use another socket
Replace fuse
Try without extension cable
Allow to cool for 15 minutes
Wait for pump/water supply hose/acces-
sory to thaw
Replace fuse
Check that mains voltage corresponds to
specifications on the model tag
Allow to cool for 15 minutes
Change to a mains supply higher than the
pressure washer amp consumption
Clean nozzle
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