5 Preparing the pressure washer for operation
► Switch off the high-pressure washer.
► Unplug the mains plug of the high-pressure
washer from the socket.
■ Harsh detergents, cleaning with a water jet or
sharp objects can damage the high-pressure
washer. If the high-pressure washer is not
properly cleaned, parts may not function prop‐
erly and safety devices can be disabled. They
may cause serious injury to persons.
► Always clean the high-pressure washer as
described in this user manual.
■ If the high-pressure washer is not properly
serviced or repaired, parts may not function
properly and safety devices can be disabled.
This may result in serous or fatal injury to peo‐
ple.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the high-
pressure washer yourself.
► If the connecting cable is faulty or dam‐
aged: Have the connecting cable replaced
by a STIHL dealer.
► If the high-pressure washer needs to be
serviced or repaired: Contact a STIHL
dealer.
5
Preparing the pressure
washer for operation
5.1
Making the pressure washer
ready for use.
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Make sure that the pressure washer, the high-
pressure hose, the hose coupling and the con‐
necting cord are in a safe condition,
► Cleaning the pressure washer,
► Set up the pressure washer on a firm and level
base, where it will not slide or tip over.
► Connect the high-pressure hose,
► Connect spray gun,
► Fit spray lance,
► Attach nozzle,
6.5.1.
► If using a detergent: Using detergents,
10.4.
► Connect pressure washer to a water source,
7.
► Connect pressure washer to power supply,
8.1.
► If it is not possible to carry out these steps: Do
not use the pressure washer. Consult a STIHL
servicing dealer.
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4.6.
14.
6.2.1.
6.3.1.
6.4.1.
6
Assembling the pressure
washer
6.1
Assembling the high-pressure
washer
Mounting the Handle
2
3
► Slide the handle (1) onto the holder (2).
► Insert screws (3) and tighten.
Installing the holder
2
1
► Suspend the hooks (2) of the holder (1) into
the guides (3).
The holders (1) engage with an audible click.
Inserting nozzles
1
2
► Insert fan-jet nozzle (1) and rotary nozzle (2).
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1
1
2
1
3
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