Bosch AQT 42-13 Original Instructions Manual page 8

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Action
Gun/lance/nozzle stored during
work breaks
Placing hose into the hose
holder
Storage
Selecting Accessories
Switching on
For Your Safety
Warning: Switch off, remove plug from
mains before adjusting, cleaning or if cable
is cut, damaged or entangled.
The operating voltage is 230 V AC, 50 Hz (for non-EU coun-
tries 220 V, 240 V as applicable). Contact your Bosch Ser-
vice Centre for details. If in doubt contact a qualified electri-
cian or the nearest Bosch Service Centre.
If you want to use an extension cable when operating your
high pressure washer, only the following cable dimensions
should be used:
2
– 2.5 mm – max length 25 m
Note: If an extension cable is used it must be earthed and
connected through the plug to the earth cable of your supply
network in accordance with prescribed safety regulations.
If in doubt contact a qualified electrician or the nearest
Bosch Service Centre.
WARNING! Inadequate extension cables can
be dangerous. Extension cable, plug and
socket must be of watertight construction
and intended for outdoor use.
The connections (plugs and sockets) should be kept dry and
off the ground.
For increased electrical safety use a Residual Current Device
(RCD) with a tripping current of not more than 30 mA. Al-
ways check your RCD every time you use it.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
Bosch Service Centre.
For products not sold in GB:
Warning: For your safety, it is required that the plug at-
tached to the product is connected with the extension cord.
The coupling of the extension cord must be protected
against splash water, be made of rubber or coated with rub-
ber. The extension cord must be used with a cable strain re-
lief.
To prevent damage to the appliance, do not allow it to oper-
ate dry.
Products sold in GB only:
Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric
plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362).
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be
cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an au-
thorised customer service agent. The replacement plug
should have the same fuse rating as the original plug.
F 016 L74 771 | (15.02.2019)
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible
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shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains
K 68
socket elsewhere.
L 69
Operation
M 69
Starting
N 70
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 (back button on the gun handle) to re-
lease the trigger. Fully press the trigger until there is a con-
stant flow of water to clear the air from the machine and wa-
ter supply hose. Release trigger. Press the safety lock (front
button on the gun handle).
Turn button on main switch. Point the power gun down-
wards. Press the trigger safety lock to release the trigger.
Fully press the trigger.
Autostop Function
The machine is designed to switch off the motor when the
trigger is released on the gun.
Working Advice
General
Never use a roto nozzle or pencil jet to clean motor
u
vehicles.
Ensure that the pressure washer is on level ground.
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.
Working advice for cleaning with detergents
Only use cleaning agents suitable specifically for high
u
pressure washers.
We recommend that you use detergent sparingly for the sake
of the environment. Observe the recommended dilution on
the detergent label.
The high-pressure foam nozzle supplied with this product in-
cludes a regulator to control detergent use. Adjust as re-
quired.
Recommended cleaning method
Step 1: Attach the fan nozzle and remove the heavy dirt.
Step 2: Attach the foam bottle and spray on the detergent
sparingly.
Step 3: Rinse off the loosened dirt and detergent with the
fan nozzle.
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