Instruction Manual

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English 8 Connecting to a water source
8.2 Connecting the pressure washer to the water
supply
Connecting the water hose
The water hose must meet the following requirements:
– The diameter of the water hose is 1/2“.
– The length of the water hose is between 10m and 25m.
► Connect the water hose to a water tap.
► Open the water tap completely and flush the water hose
with water.
Sand and dirt are flushed out of the water hose. The water
hose is vented.
► Turn off water supply
► Slide the coupling(1) onto the socket(2).
The coupling (1) audibly engages.
► Open the water tap completely.
► If the spray lance is attached to the spray gun: Remove
spray lance
► Press the spray gun trigger until an even water jet comes
from the spray gun.
► Release spray gun trigger.
► Lock the spray gun trigger.
► Attach the nozzle.
Removing the water hose
► Turn off water supply
► To unlock the coupling: Pull or turn the ring(1) and hold.
► Pull the couplingoff the socket(2).
8.3 Connect pressure washer to another water
source
The pressure washer can draw in water from water butts,
cisterns and flowing or still rivers and lakes.
So that the water can be drawn in, the height difference
between the pressure washer and the water source must not
exceed the max. suction lift (a), @ 19.1.
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.
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