Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Guide to Using this Manual
- 3 Overview
- 4 Safety Precautions
- 4.1 Warning symbols
- 4.2 Intended use
- 4.3 Requirements concerning the user
- 4.4 Clothing and equipment
- 4.5 Work area and surroundings
- 4.6 Safe condition
- 4.7 Operation
- 4.8 Detergents
- 4.9 Connecting the water supply
- 4.10 Connecting to the power supply
- 4.11 Transport
- 4.12 Storage
- 4.13 Cleaning, servicing and repairs
- 5 Safety instructions - Accessories
- 6 Preparing the pressure washer for operation
- 7 Assembling the pressure washer
- 8 Connecting to a water source
- 9 Connecting the pressure washer to the power supply
- 10 Switching the pressure washer on and off
- 11 Operating the pressure washer
- 12 After Finishing Work
- 13 Transporting
- 14 Storing
- 15 Cleaning
- 16 Maintenance
- 17 Repairing
- 18 Troubleshooting
- 19 Specifications
- 20 Spare Parts and Accessories
- 21 Disposal
- 22 EC Declaration of Conformity
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18 Troubleshooting
The fuse rating of the socket is too low. ► Plug the connecting cord into a socket with
the correct fuse rating, @ 19.1.
The electric motor is too warm. ► Allow the pressure washer to cool for
5minutes.
► Clean the nozzle.
The high-pressure pump
repeatedly switches on
and off without squeezing
the spray gun trigger.
There is a leak in the high-pressure pump, high-
pressure hose or spray attachment.
► Ask a STIHL servicing dealer to inspect the
pressure washer.
The working pressure
fluctuates or drops.
There is not enough water. ► Open water tap fully.
► Make sure that a sufficient quantity of water
is available.
The nozzle is blocked. ► Clean the nozzle.
The water intake screen or water filter is
blocked.
► Clean water intake screen and water filter.
The high-pressure pump, high-pressure hose
or spray attachment is leaking or faulty.
► Ask a STIHL servicing dealer to inspect the
pressure washer.
The shape of the water jet
has changed.
The nozzle is blocked. ► Clean the nozzle.
The nozzle is worn. ► Fit a new nozzle.
Detergent additive is not
being drawn in.
The container is empty. ► Fill container with detergent.
The nozzle of the spraying set is blocked. ► Clean nozzle of spraying set.
Connections with pressure
washer, high-pressure
hose, spray gun or spray
lance are stiff.
The gaskets of the connections have not been
greased.
► Grease the gaskets. @ 18.2
Fault Cause Remedy