Specifications ........32 under extreme conditions. 19.1 Pressure washer STIHL RE 150 PLUS ... . . 32 STIHL also stands for premium service quality. Our 19.2 Pressure washer STIHL RE 170 PLUS .
English 3 Overview Warning Notices in Text 3 Overview DANGER This notice refers to risks which result in serious or fatal Pressure washer injury. ► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by taking the precautions mentioned. WARNING This notice refers to risks which can result in serious or fatal injury.
English 3 Overview 1 Rotary control 13 Pressure gauge The rotary control is used to set the working pressure The pressure of the high-pressure pump is indicated by and water flow rate. the pressure gauge. 2 Connecting cord 14 Flap The connecting cord connects the pressure washer to The flap covers the supplied nozzles and cleaning the mains plug.
Directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) to allow If the connecting cord or extension cord is noise emissions of different products to be damaged: Unplug the mains plug from the compared. socket. These symbols indicate original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL accessories. 0458-663-0121-A...
Give them the Instruction Manual as well. Intended use ► Make sure that the user fulfills the following The pressure washer STIHL RE 150 PLUS or RE 170 PLUS requirements: is used for example to clean vehicles, trailers, patios, paths –...
– The controls work and they have not been modified. and animals may be seriously injured and property may be damaged. – Only an original STIHL accessory for this pressure washer ► Keep bystanders, children and animals is fitted. away from the work area.
► Do not insert objects into the openings in the pressure ► Switch off pressure washer. washer. ► If in any doubt: Contact a STIHL servicing dealer. ► Unplug the mains plug of the pressure washer from the Operation socket.
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English 4 Safety Precautions ■ At temperatures below 0° C water can freeze on the ■ The water jet may detach asbestos fibers from surfaces. surface to be cleaned and in the components of the Asbestos fibers may spread through the air after drying pressure washer.
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English 4 Safety Precautions ■ Drawing in flammable and explosive liquids can cause ► Do not direct the water jet at electrical fires and explosions. This can result in serious injuries or appliances or at the pressure washer. death and damage to property. ►...
► Observe the Instruction Manual for the detergent. – The socket is not properly installed. ► If in any doubt: Contact a STIHL servicing dealer. DANGER Connecting the water supply ■ Contact with live parts can result in electric shock. The WARNING user may be seriously injured or killed.
English 4 Safety Precautions ■ A damaged or unsuitable extension cord can result in ► Lay the connecting cord and extension cord on a dry electric shock. People can be seriously injured or killed. surface. ► Use an extension cord with the correct cross-section, ■...
► Do not attempt to service or repair the pressure washer yourself. ► If the connecting cord is faulty or damaged: Have the connecting cord replaced by a STIHL servicing dealer. ► If the pressure washer needs to be serviced or repaired: Contact a STIHL servicing dealer. 0458-663-0121-A...
English 5 Safety instructions - Accessories ■ 5 Safety instructions - Accessories Spray lance extension, surface cleaner, pipe cleaning kit, angled spray lance and angled nozzle Spray lance extension WARNING ■ The spray lance extension increases the reaction forces. ► Only switch on the high-pressure cleaner and press the The user may lose control of the spraying system due to spray gun lever when the pipe cleaning hose has been the reaction forces that occur.
► Press trigger switch lockout (1) and pull out handle (2). ► If it is not possible to carry out these steps: Do not use the ► Release trigger switch lockout (1) and pull out handle (2) pressure washer and consult a STIHL servicing dealer. until it audibly engages. 0458-663-0121-A...
English 7 Assembling the pressure washer 7.2.2 Inserting handle 7.3.2 Removing the spray gun ► Press trigger switch lockout (1) and insert handle (2). ► Press and hold the locking lever (1). ► Release trigger switch lockout (1) and insert handle (2) ►...
English 8 Connecting to a water source 7.4.2 Removing the spray lance 7.5.2 Removing the nozzle ► Press nozzle (1) and spray lance (2) together and turn ► Squeeze spray lance (1) and spray gun (2) together and until stop. twist as far as they will go.
English 8 Connecting to a water source ► Push the coupling (1) onto the connector (2). The coupling (1) audibly engages. ► Open water tap fully. ► If the spray lance is fitted to the spray gun: Remove spray lance. ►...
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(a), @ 19.1. The appropriate STIHL suction set must be used. The ► Fill the water hose (1) with water so that no air is present suction set includes a water hose with a special coupling.
English 9 Connecting the pressure washer to the power supply 9 Connecting the pressure washer to the power supply Connecting the pressure washer to the power supply ► Turn the rotary switch to the I position. 10.2 Switching off the pressure washer ►...
English 11 Operating the pressure washer 11.2 Unrolling the high-pressure hose 11 Operating the pressure washer 11.1 Holding and controlling the spray gun WARNING When the lever of the spray gun is released, a recoil occurs in the high-pressure hose. A recoil expands the high- pressure hose.
English 11 Operating the pressure washer Increase working pressure and water flow rate ► Release lever (2) The high pressure pump switches off automatically and ► Turn rotary control (1) towards +. water no longer flows out of the nozzle. The pressure Decrease working pressure and water flow rate washer is still switched on.
11.6.1 Suction of detergent Detergents can increase the cleaning effect of the water. ► Remove detergent container. STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL detergents. ► Unscrew cover of detergent container ► Screw the cap with intake hose onto a separate detergent...
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English 11 Operating the pressure washer 11.6.3 Working with detergent ► Turn the dosing handle to the left as far as it will go. Detergent is no longer sucked in. ► Clean surface. 11.6.4 Measuring and calculating the detergent concentration For a few detergents, the concentration must be precisely set.
English 12 After Finishing Work Measuring and calculating the detergent concentration. 12 After Finishing Work ► Turn the rotary control to set the working pressure and water quantity in the + direction up to the stop. ► Turn the dosing handle for cleaning detergent to the right 12.1 After finishing work as far as it will go.
English 12 After Finishing Work ► Empty detergent container (3) and insert it into the ► Store the spray attachment in the holders (7) on the pressure washer. pressure washer. 12.2 Protecting the pressure washer with antifreeze If the pressure washer cannot be protected from frost during transport or storage, the pressure washer should be protected by a glycol-based antifreeze.
English 13 Transporting ► Store and dispose of antifreeze in accordance with the 14 Storing applicable regulations and in an environmentally responsible manner. 14.1 Storing the pressure washer 13 Transporting ► Switch off pressure washer and unplug mains plug from the socket.
English 15 Cleaning 15.2 Cleaning nozzle and spray lance 15.3 Cleaning the water intake screen ► Rinse nozzle and spray lance under running water and dry ► Unscrew the connector (1) of the water connection. with a cloth. ► Pull water intake screen (2) out of the water connection. ►...
17 Repairing 17.1 Repairing the pressure washer The user cannot personally repair the pressure washer and accessory. ► If the pressure washer or accessory is damaged: Do not use the pressure washer or accessory. Consult a STIHL servicing dealer. 0458-663-0121-A...
English 18 Troubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting 18.1 Correcting faults in the pressure washer Fault Cause Remedy The pressure washer does The plug of the connecting cord or extension ► Plug in connecting cord or extension cord not start, even though the cord is not plugged in.
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► Allow the pressure washer to cool for 5 minutes. ► Clean the nozzle. The high-pressure pump The high-pressure pump, the high-pressure ► Ask a STIHL servicing dealer to check the switches on and off hose or the spray attachment are leaking. pressure washer. repeatedly, without the trigger of the spray gun being pressed.
– Electrical protection class: I – Degree of electrical protection: IPX5 (protection from water jets in any direction) 19.1 Pressure washer STIHL RE 150 PLUS – Working pressure (p): 12.8 MPa (128 bar) Version 230 V / 50 Hz – Max. permissible pressure (p max.): 18 MPa (180 bar) –...
English 19 Specifications 19.2 Pressure washer STIHL RE 170 PLUS – Degree of electrical protection: IPX5 (protection from water jets in any direction) Version 230 V / 50 Hz – Working pressure (p): 12 MPa (120 bar) – Fuse (characteristic "C" or "K"): 16 A –...
English 20 Spare Parts and Accessories 19.4 Sound and vibration values RE 150 PLUS, 21 Disposal 170 PLUS The K value for the sound pressure level is 2 dB(A). The K value for the sound power level is 2 dB(A). The K value for 21.1 Disposing of the pressure washer...
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22 EC Declaration of Conformity The Technical Documentation has been retained by the Produktzulassung Department of ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG. The year of construction, the country of manufacture and the machine number are shown on the pressure washer.
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English 22 EC Declaration of Conformity 0458-663-0121-A...
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