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3 Overview English Overview 7 Hose reel The hose reel is used to roll up the high-pres‐ Pressure washer sure hose. 8 High-pressure hose The high-pressure hose transports the water from the high-pressure pump to the spray gun. 9 Guide opening The guide opening guides the high-pressure hose from the front onto the hose reel.
Intended use In this position, the locking lever unlocks the lever. The pressure washer STIHL RE 150 PLUS or In this position, the locking lever locks the RE 170 PLUS is used for example to clean vehi‐ lever.
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4 Safety Precautions English The pressure washer STIHL RE 150 PLUS or the pressure washer for RE 170 PLUS is not designed to be used for: the first time. – Cleaning asbestos cement and similar surfa‐ – The user is not under the influence of –...
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English 4 Safety Precautions ■ If you work in the rain or in a damp environ‐ ► Fit original STIHL accessories for this high- ment, an electric shock may occur. The user pressure washer. may be seriously injured or killed and the pres‐...
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4 Safety Precautions English ■ At temperatures below 0° C water can freeze ► Do not clean sensitive surfaces with the on the surface to be cleaned and in the com‐ rotary nozzle. ponents of the high-pressure washer. The ► Sensitive surfaces made of rubber, fabric, user may slip, fall and be seriously injured.
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► Keep electrical appliances and the high- ► STIHL recommends the use of genuine pressure washer away from the surface to STIHL detergents. be cleaned.
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4 Safety Precautions English connecting cord or extension cord may be If the connecting cord or the extension cord is damaged: damaged. ► Do not touch the damaged areas. ► Route the connecting cord and extension ► Unplug the mains plug from the cord so that the water jet cannot touch socket.
► If it is not possible to carry out these steps: Do ► Lock the spray gun trigger. not use the pressure washer. Consult a STIHL servicing dealer. ► Switch off the high-pressure washer. ► Unplug the mains plug of the high-pressure washer from the socket.
6 Assembling the pressure washer English Assembling the pressure Attaching and removing the spray gun washer 6.3.1 Attaching the spray gun Assembling the pressure washer Insert nozzles and cleaning pin ► Push connector (1) into spray gun (2). The connector (1) audibly engages. ►...
English 7 Connecting to a water source Connecting to a water 6.4.2 Removing the spray lance source Connecting the pressure washer to the water supply Connecting the water filter If the pressure washer is operated with sandy water or water from cisterns, a water filter must be connected to the pressure washer.
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► Switch on pressure washer until an even water lift (a), 18.1. jet flows out of the high-pressure hose. The appropriate STIHL suction set must be used. The suction set includes a water hose with a special coupling. Depending on the market, the appropriate STIHL suction set may be included.
English 8 Connecting the pressure washer to the power supply NOTICE ■ If the pressure washer does not suck in water, the pump may run dry and the pressure washer may be damaged. ► If no water escapes from the high-pressure hose after two minutes: Switch off pressure washer and check water supply.
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10 Operating the pressure washer English 10.4 Pressing and locking the spray ► Point the nozzle at the ground. gun lever 10.2 Unrolling the high-pressure Press spray gun lever hose ► Move retaining latch (1) to the position. ► Press and hold lever (2). WARNING The high pressure pump switches on automat‐...
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Detergents can increase the cleaning effect of the water. ► Turn rotary handle in direction + up to the stop. STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL ► Turn fan jet nozzle (2) in direction - up to the detergents. stop.
11 After Finishing Work English ► Set the desired dosage. Measuring and calculating the detergent concen‐ ► Turn dosing handle (3) to the right (up to tration. 5 %). ► Turn the rotary control to set the working pres‐ The addition of detergents is increased. sure and water quantity in the + direction up to ►...
English 12 Transporting ► Clean the pressure washer. ► Store the spray attachment in the holders (7) ► Swivel lower holder (1) upwards on the pressure washer. ► Coil the connecting cord (2) on the holder (1). 11.2 Protecting the pressure washer ►...
13 Storing English 14.2 Cleaning nozzle and spray Pulling or carrying the pressure washer lance ► Pull pressure washer using handle (1). ► Rinse the nozzle and spray lance under run‐ ► Carry the pressure washer by the handle (1) ning water and dry with a cloth.
English 15 Maintenance 15 Maintenance 15.1 Maintenance intervals Maintenance intervals depend on the ambient conditions and the operating conditions. STIHL recommends the following maintenance inter‐ vals: Monthly ► Clean water intake screen. ► Remove gasket (1) from the fastener (2).
► Allow the pressure washer to cool for 5 minutes. ► Clean the nozzle. The high-pressure The high-pressure pump, the high- ► Ask a STIHL servicing dealer to pump switches on pressure hose or the spray attachment check the pressure washer. and off repeatedly, are leaking.
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English 18 Specifications 18.2 Pressure washer STIHL RE – Max. permissible pressure (p max.): 18 MPa (180 bar) 170 PLUS – Max. water supply pressure (p in max.): 1 MPa (10 bar) Version 230 V / 50 Hz – Max. water throughput (Q max): 10.2 l/min –...
If rated voltage on the rating label is 100 V to pollute the environment. 127 V: ► Take STIHL products including packaging to a – Cord length up to 10 m: AWG 14 / 2.0 mm² suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐...
– Type: high-pressure washer – Manufacturer's brand: STIHL – RE RE 150 PLUS; 170 PLUS – Serial number: RE01 complies with the relevant provisions of the UK regulations The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Elec‐...
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22 UKCA Declaration of Conformity English 0458-663-0121-C...
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English 22 UKCA Declaration of Conformity 0458-663-0121-C...
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22 UKCA Declaration of Conformity English 0458-663-0121-C...
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