Stihl 47895003901 Instructions

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Water Broom
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1 Introduction

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Because the water broom
sprays a powerful water
jet, special safety
precautions must be
observed to reduce the
risk of personal injury.
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It is important that the
operator read, fully
understand and observe
1.
the safety precautions
and warnings in these
instructions and the
instruction manual for the
2. pressure washer. Read
the instructions before
use and periodically
thereafter. Careless or
improper use may cause
serious or fatal injury.
Never loan your water
3.
broom without the
instructions.

2 Safety Precautions

2.1 Warnings and Instructions
WARNING
￭ To reduce the risk of eye injury,
always wear goggles that are
impact-rated and marked as
complying with CSA Z94. Wearers
of prescription (Rx) eyewear should
wear goggles that can be worn over
prescription lenses without
disrupting either the prescription
eyewear or the proper fit of the
goggles.
￭ Keep bystanders, especially
children, and animals out of the
work area. Never leave the
pressure washer unattended while
running.
￭ Never allow minors to operate the
pressure washer or water broom.
￭ Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
Special care must be taken in
slippery conditions. Never operate
the water broom while standing on a
ladder or other insecure support.
￭ To reduce the risk of severe
laceration and other personal injury
from fluid injection, shut off the
pressure washer, relieve system
pressure and lock the spray gun
trigger before changing any spray
nozzle or accessory, including the
water broom.
￭ To reduce the risk of laceration and
injection of fluids below the skin,
never direct spray jet towards self,
other persons or animals. Keep
hands, feet and other parts of your
body clear of the water broom
nozzles during operation. If an
accident does occur and the spray
appears to have penetrated the
skin, seek emergency medical care.
Do not treat as a simple cut.
￭ The powerful water jet from the
water broom causes reactive forces
on the spray attachment in a
direction opposite to the direction of
the spray (kickback). Hold the spray
gun and lance firmly while you are
working to reduce the risk of
personal injury from loss of control.
￭ To help control the powerful spray
jet, always work with enough
downward pressure to keep the
water broom wheels on the ground.
Keep the spray nozzles pointed
downward at the surface being
cleaned.
￭ Never operate your water broom if it
is damaged, modified, improperly
adjusted or maintained, or not
completely and securely
assembled. Before starting work,
ensure that hoses, fittings and
couplings are properly installed and
secure and that all components are
in good working order. Never
exceed the maximum operating
pressure or temperature.
￭ To reduce the risk of loss of control
and personal injury, never operate
the pressure washer with the spray
gun trigger wired in the open
position. Never modify the pressure
washer controls or water broom in
any way.
￭ STIHL pressure washers and the
water broom are designed for use
with water alone or with a detergent
specifically designed and approved
for use with pressure washers.
Follow the detergent
manufacturer's instructions for
proper preparation and dilution, as
well as safe use and disposal.
￭ To reduce the risk of fire/explosion
resulting in serious injury or
property damage, never spray
flammable liquids. Never spray
fluids that contain solvents or
undiluted acids (e.g., gasoline,
heating oil, paint thinner or
acetone). The spray is highly
combustible, explosive and
poisonous.
NOTICE
To reduce the risk of property
damage, begin work on a lower
pressure setting and increase
pressure as necessary. Keep the
water broom in motion during work
and take care not to damage the
surface being cleaned.

3 Intended Use

The water broom is suitable for
clearing and cleaning surfaces that
are littered with dirt and debris.
4 Connection to the
Spray Lance
Illustration 1
► Shut off the pressure washer and
squeeze the spray gun trigger to
relieve system pressure.
► Lock the spray gun trigger.
► Pull back the coupling sleeve (1) on
the spray lance as far as it will go
and hold it there.
► Push the spray lance onto to the
water broom coupling (2) and push
the coupling sleeve forward as far
as it will go (3).
► Pull the spray lance and confirm
that it is attached securely.

5 Operation

Illustration 2
Keep the water broom in motion
whenever the spray gun trigger is
activated.
► Walk behind the water broom slowly
while cleaning.

6 Maintenance and Care

Protect the unit from frost and
freezing conditions. Drain water from
the water broom in cold temperatures.
Nozzle orifices are extremely small
and may become clogged with foreign
material, such as dirt. Clean the
nozzles immediately if they become
partially clogged or the spray pattern
becomes distorted.
► Shut off the pressure washer and
squeeze spray gun trigger to relieve
system pressure. Lock the spray
gun trigger.
► Disconnect the spray lance from the
water broom.
► Use a 9/16" wrench to remove the
nozzles from the water broom.
► Flush the coupling with water to
loosen particles and remove any
obstructions from the nozzles
(Illustration 3).
► Re-attach the nozzles to the water
broom using thread seal (plumber's
tape) to prevent leaks (Illustration
4).
► Align the nozzles horizontally
(Illustration 5).
► Test the function of the water
broom, keeping hands and feet and
other parts of your body away from
the water jets (Illustration 6).

7 Specifications

– Water Throughput: 3 GPM
– Maximum Pressure: 4200 PSI
– Maximum Water Temperature:
125 °F (52 °C)
Never exceed the maximum operating
pressure or temperature.

8 Disposal

Observe all federal, state and local
disposal rules and regulations.
STIHL products must not be thrown in
the household trash or disposed of
except as outlined in these
instructions. Take the product,
accessories and packaging to an
approved disposal site for
environmentally friendly recycling.
Contact your STIHL servicing dealer
for the latest information on waste
disposal.