Stihl RE 100 PLUS CONTROL Instruction Manual page 31

17 Troubleshooting
Fault
The high-pressure pump
repeatedly switches on
and off without squeezing
the spray gun trigger.
The working pressure
fluctuates or drops.
The shape of the water jet
has changed.
Detergent is no longer
sucked in.
Connections with pressure
washer, high-pressure
hose, spray gun or spray
lance are stiff.
The LED "BATTERY
INDICATION" flashes red.
The activation key flashes
green.
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Cause
The fuse rating of the socket is too low.
The electric motor is too warm.
There is a leak in the high-pressure pump, high-
pressure hose or spray attachment.
There is not enough water.
The nozzle is blocked.
The water intake screen or water filter is
blocked.
The high-pressure pump, high-pressure hose
or spray attachment is leaking or faulty.
The nozzle is blocked.
The nozzle is worn.
The detergent container is empty.
The filter in the detergent bottle is dirty.
The gaskets of the connections have not been
greased.
The batteries in the control panel are empty.
The connection between the pressure washer
and the control panel no longer exists.
Remedy
► Plug the connecting cable into a socket with
the correct fuse rating, @ 18.1.
► Allow the pressure washer to cool for
5 minutes.
► Clean the nozzle.
► Ask a STIHL servicing dealer to inspect the
pressure washer.
► Open water tap fully.
► Make sure that a sufficient quantity of water
is available.
► Clean the nozzle.
► Clean water intake screen and water filter.
► Ask a STIHL servicing dealer to inspect the
pressure washer.
► Clean the nozzle.
► Fit a new nozzle.
► Fill the detergent bottle with cleaning agent.
► Rinse out the filter under running water.
► Lubricate the gaskets. @ 17.2
► Install new batteries in the control panel.
► Switch off the high-pressure washer.
► Reduce the distance between the spray gun
and the pressure washer.
► Switch on the pressure washer and the
control panel.
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