Instruction Manual

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Table Of Contents

1 Introduction
2 Guide to Using this Manual
- 2.1 Applicable documents
- 2.2 Warning Notices in Text
- 2.3 Symbols in Text
3 Overview
- 3.1 Pressure washer
- 3.2 Spray attachment
- 3.3 Symbols
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
- 5.1 Spray lance extension, surface cleaner, pipe cleaning kit, angled spray lance and angled nozzle
6 Preparing the pressure washer for operation
- 6.1 Preparing the pressure washer for operation
7 Assembling the pressure washer
- 7.1 Assembling the pressure washer
- 7.2 Fitting and removing the high-pressure hose
  - 7.2.1 Connecting the high-pressure hose
  - 7.2.2 Removing high-pressure hose
- 7.3 Attaching and removing the spray gun
  - 7.3.1 Attaching the spray gun
  - 7.3.2 Removing the spray gun
- 7.4 Attaching and removing the spray lance
  - 7.4.1 Attaching the spray lance
  - 7.4.2 Removing the spray lance
- 7.5 Attaching and removing the nozzle
  - 7.5.1 Attaching the nozzle
  - 7.5.2 Removing the nozzle
8 Connecting to a water source
- 8.1 Connecting the water filter
- 8.2 Connecting the pressure washer to the water supply
- 8.3 Connecting the pressure washer to another water source
9 Connecting the pressure washer to the power supply
- 9.1 Connecting the pressure washer to the power supply
10 Switching the pressure washer on and off
- 10.1 Switching on the pressure washer.
- 10.2 Switching off the pressure washer.
11 Operating the pressure washer
- 11.1 Holding and controlling the spray gun
- 11.2 Squeezing and locking the spray gun trigger
- 11.3 Cleaning
- 11.4 Using detergents
12 After Finishing Work
- 12.1 After finishing work
- 12.2 Protecting the pressure washer with antifreeze
13 Transporting
- 13.1 Transporting the pressure washer
14 Storing
- 14.1 Storing the pressure washer
15 Cleaning
- 15.1 Cleaning the pressure washer and accessories
- 15.2 Cleaning the nozzle and spray lance
- 15.3 Cleaning the water intake screen
- 15.4 Cleaning the water filter
16 Maintenance
- 16.1 Maintenance intervals
17 Repairing
- 17.1 Repairing the pressure washer
18 Troubleshooting
- 18.1 Correcting faults in the pressure washer
- 18.2 Lubricating the seals
19 Specifications
- 19.1 Pressure washer STIHL RE 90
- 19.2 Extension Cords
- 19.3 Sound and Vibration Levels
- 19.4 REACH
20 Spare Parts and Accessories
- 20.1 Spare Parts and Accessories
21 Disposal
- 21.1 Disposing of the pressure washer
22 EC Declaration of Conformity
- 22.1 Pressure washer STIHL RE 90

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STIHL RE 90

Instruction Manual

Summary of content (36 pages)

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English © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG 2018 0458-814-8321-A. VA2.H18. 0000008264_002_GB Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. Translation of Original Instruction Manual Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 Guide to Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applicable documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warning Notices in Text .
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English 17 Repairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 17.1 Repairing the pressure washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 18 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 18.1 Correcting faults in the pressure washer . . . . . . . . . . . 28 18.2 Lubricating the seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 19 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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English 3 Overview 2.2 Warning Notices in Text DANGER This notice refers to risks which result in serious or fatal injury. ► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by taking the precautions mentioned. 3 Overview 3.1 Pressure washer 1 WARNING This notice refers to risks which can result in serious or fatal injury. ► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by taking the precautions mentioned. NOTICE This notice refers to risks which can result in damage to property.
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English 3 Overview 1 Handle The handle is used when carrying and moving the pressure washer. 15 Cleaning pin The cleaning pin is used to clean the nozzle. 2 Holder The holder is used to store the spray gun. # Rating plate with serial number 4 Carrying handle The carrying handle is used to carry the pressure washer. 3.2 Spray attachment 1 2 5 Connector The connector is used to connect the high-pressure hose. 6 Rocker switch The rocker switch is used to switch the pressure washer on and off.
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English 4 Safety Precautions 8 Coupling The coupling connects the high-pressure hose with the high-pressure pump. LWA 9 Connector The connector connects the high-pressure hose with the spray gun. 10 Cleaning pin The cleaning pin is provided to clean the nozzles. 11 Spraying set The spraying set is used for cleaning with detergents. 12 Bottle The bottle contains the detergent. 13 Spray nozzle The spray nozzle mixes the detergent with the water.
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English 4 Safety Precautions If the connecting cord or the extension cord is damaged: Unplug the mains plug from the socket. Do not connect the pressure washer directly to the drinking water main. Switch off pressure washer during breaks from operation and before transport, storage, servicing or repair. Do not use, transport and store the pressure washer at temperatures below 0 °C. 4.
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English 4 Safety Precautions ► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable safety glasses tested to standard EN 166 or national standards and bearing the corresponding mark are available to buy. ► Wear a long-sleeved, close-fitting top and long trousers. ￭ Noise will be emitted when working. Noise can damage your hearing. ► Wear ear protection. ￭ Aerosols may be formed when working. Inhaling aerosols can be harmful to health and trigger allergic reactions.
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English WARNING ￭ Parts that are not in a safe condition cannot function properly and safety devices can be disabled. People can be seriously injured or killed. ► Never use a damaged pressure washer. ► Never use a damaged high-pressure hose, couplings or spray attachment. ► Attach the high-pressure hose, couplings and spray attachment as described in this Instruction Manual. ► Never use a damaged connecting cord, extension cord or mains plug.
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4 Safety Precautions ￭ At temperatures below 0° C water can freeze on the surface to be cleaned and in the components of the pressure washer. The user may slip, fall and be seriously injured. Property may be damaged. ► Do not use the pressure washer at temperatures below 0° C. ￭ Pulling on the high-pressure hose, water hose or connecting cord can cause the pressure washer to move and topple over. Property may be damaged. ► Do not pull on the high-pressure hose, water hose or connecting cord.
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English 4 Safety Precautions ￭ Drawing in flammable and explosive liquids can cause fires and explosions. This can result in serious injuries or death and damage to property. ► Do not draw in or spray flammable or explosive liquids. ￭ Drawing in irritant, corrosive and toxic liquids can endanger health and damage components of the pressure washer. This can result in serious injuries or death and damage to property. ► Do not draw in or spray irritant, corrosive or toxic liquids.
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English 4 Safety Precautions 4.8 Detergents WARNING ￭ If detergents come into contact with the skin or eyes, the skin or eyes may be irritated. ► Observe the Instruction Manual for the detergent. ► Avoid contact with detergents. ► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas of skin with plenty of water and soap. ► If eye contact occurs: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a doctor.
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English ￭ A damaged or unsuitable extension cord can result in electric shock. People can be seriously injured or killed. ► Use an extension cord with the correct cross-section, @ 19.2. ► Only use an extension cord which is splash-proof and approved for outdoor use. ► Use an extension cord that has the same characteristics as the connecting cord of the pressure washer, @ 19.
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English 4 Safety Precautions 4.12 Storage 4.13 Cleaning, servicing and repairs ￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of the pressure washer. Children can be seriously injured. ► Lock spray gun trigger. ￭ If the mains plug is plugged into a socket when carrying out cleaning, servicing or repairs, it is possible for the pressure washer to be switched on inadvertently. This can result in serious injuries and damage to property. ► Lock the spray gun trigger.
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English 5.1 Spray lance extension, surface cleaner, pipe cleaning kit, angled spray lance and angled nozzle ￭ 1 0000-GXX-5101-A0 5 Safety instructions - Accessories 5 Safety instructions - Accessories Spray lance extension WARNING ￭ The spray lance extension intensifies the reactive forces. The reactive forces occurring may cause the user to lose control of the spray attachment. The user may be seriously injured and property may be damaged. ► Attach only one spray lance extension.
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English 6 Preparing the pressure washer for operation Angled spray lance and angled nozzle WARNING ￭ An angled spray lance and the angled nozzle intensify the lateral reactive forces. The reactive forces occurring may cause the user to lose control of the spray attachment. The user may be seriously injured and property may be damaged. ► Attach only one spray lance extension. 7 Assembling the pressure washer 7.
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English 7 Assembling the pressure washer Installing the holder Attaching spraying set 2 2 3 0000-GXX-6396-A0 4 0000-GXX-5545-A0 1 1 ► Engage the hooks (1) of the holder (2) in the guides (3). ► Fold the holder (2) to the left. ► Insert screw (4) and tighten. ► Insert spraying set (1). Inserting nozzles 7.2.1 7.2 ► Insert fan-jet nozzle (1) and rotary nozzle (2).
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English 7 Assembling the pressure washer 7.2.2 Removing high-pressure hose 7.3.2 Removing the spray gun 0000-GXX-4349-A0 1 0000-GXX-6399-A0 2 1 ► Unscrew union nut (1). ► Pull out high-pressure hose. ► Press and hold the locking lever (1). ► Pull out the socket (2). 7.3 7.4 7.3.1 Attaching and removing the spray gun 7.4.
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English Removing the spray lance 2 7.5.2 Removing the nozzle 1 1 2 0000-GXX-4351-A0 0000-GXX-4353-A0 7.4.2 8 Connecting to a water source ► Squeeze spray lance (1) and spray gun (2) together and twist as far as they will go. ► Pull spray lance (1) and spray gun (2) apart. 7.5.1 8 Connecting to a water source Attaching and removing the nozzle Attaching the nozzle 8.
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English 8 Connecting to a water source 2 3 1 4 5 0000-GXX-4629-A0 1 ► Unscrew connector (1) from water tap (2). ► Screw water filter (3) onto water tap (2) and tighten handtight. ► Screw connector (1) onto water filter (3) and tighten handtight. ► Push hose coupling (4) of water hose (5) onto connector (1). 8.
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English 8 Connecting to a water source ► Turn off water tap. ► To release the coupling: Pull or turn ring (1) and hold. ► Pull the coupling off the connector (2). Connecting the pressure washer to another water source The pressure washer can draw water from water butts and cisterns and from running or stagnant bodies of water. 0000-GXX-6402-A0 8.3 3 1 2 ► Unscrew connector (1). ► Screw water filter (2) onto connector (3) and tighten handtight.
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English 9 Connecting the pressure washer to the power supply ► Attach spray gun to the high-pressure hose. ► Squeeze and hold down spray gun trigger. ► Switch on pressure washer. Connecting the pressure washer to the power supply 3 ► Set the toggle switch to the I position. 1 10.2 Switching off the pressure washer. 3 0000-GXX-6404-A0 2 ► Move the rocker switch (1) to the 0 position. ► Remove connecting cord (2) from the holders (3). ► Plug the connecting cord (2) into a correctly installed socket.
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English 11 Operating the pressure washer 11.2 Squeezing and locking the spray gun trigger 11 Operating the pressure washer Pressing the spray gun trigger 11.1 Holding and controlling the spray gun 1 0000-GXX-4360-A0 2 ► Slide retaining latch (1) to the position. ► Press and hold the trigger (2). The high-pressure pump starts up automatically and water flows out of the nozzle.
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English 11 Operating the pressure washer 11.3 Cleaning ► Adjust the fan-jet nozzle so that the surface to be cleaned is not damaged. According to the application, the following nozzles can be used: – Fan-jet nozzle: The fan-jet nozzle is designed for cleaning large areas. – Rotary nozzle: The rotary nozzle is designed for removing stubborn dirt. 0000-GXX-5094-A0 The user can work close up to the surface in order to remove stubborn dirt.
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English 12 After Finishing Work ► Remove high-pressure hose and let the remaining water run out of the high-pressure hose. ► Remove and clean the nozzle and spray lance. ► Remove the spray gun and let the remaining water run out of the spray gun. ► Clean the pressure washer. 500 ml 400 ml 300 ml 200 ml 100 ml 0000-GXX-5097-A0 4 ► If a nozzle is attached to the spray lance (3): Remove the nozzle ► Attach the spray set (4) to the spray lance (3).
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English 13 Transporting 12.2 Protecting the pressure washer with antifreeze ► Remove spray lance ► Connect the shortest possible water hose to the pressure washer. The shorter the water hose, the less antifreeze is needed. ► Mix the antifreeze as described in the antifreeze Instruction Manual. ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► Pour antifreeze into a clean container. Insert water hose into container of antifreeze. Squeeze and hold spray gun trigger. Switch on pressure washer.
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English 15 Cleaning – If the pressure washer cannot be protected from frost in storage: Protect the pressure washer with antifreeze. 15 Cleaning ► Switch off pressure washer and unplug mains plug from the socket. ► Clean the pressure washer, high-pressure hose, spray gun and accessories with a damp cloth. ► Clean the connectors and couplings on the pressure washer, high-pressure hose and spray gun with a damp cloth. 0000-GXX-4370-A0 15.
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English 16 Maintenance 1 1 2 3 ► If the pressure washer or accessory is damaged: Do not use the pressure washer or accessory. Consult a STIHL servicing dealer. 4 0000-GXX-4373-A0 5 ► ► ► ► ► Remove gasket (1) from the fastener (2). Unscrew fastener (2) from filter housing (5). Remove gasket (3) from the fastener (2). Remove filter (4) from the filter housing (5). Rinse gaskets (1 and 3), fastener (2) and filter (4) under running water. ► Grease the gaskets (1 and 3) with grease for fittings.
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English 18 Troubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting 18.1 Correcting faults in the pressure washer Fault Cause Remedy The pressure washer does The mains plug of the connecting cord or ► Plug in mains plug of connecting cord or not start although the extension cord is not plugged in. extension cord. spray gun trigger is squeezed. The circuit breaker (fuse) or the overload cutout ► Look for cause of tripping and remedy it. has tripped.
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English 18 Troubleshooting Fault Cause The fuse rating of the socket is too low. Remedy ► 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 5 minutes. ► Clean the nozzle. There is a leak in the high-pressure pump, high- ► Ask a STIHL servicing dealer to inspect the pressure hose or spray attachment. pressure washer.
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English 19 Specifications 18.2 Lubricating the seals 1 – Width: 330 mm – Height: 860 mm – Length of high-pressure hose: 6 m – Weight (m) with accessory attached: 9.0 kg 1 Version 127 V / 60 Hz 1 ► Grease the seals (1) with grease for fittings. 19 Specifications 0000-GXX-5311-A0 – Fuse (characteristic "C" or "K"): 15 A 1 – Power consumption: 1.5 kW – Electrical protection class: II – Degree of electrical protection: IPX5 (protection from water jets in any direction) – Working pressure (p): 7.
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English 19 Specifications – Max. permissible pressure (p max.): 12 MPa (120 bar) – Length of high-pressure hose: 6 m – Max. water supply pressure (p in max.): 1 MPa (10 bar) – Weight (m) with accessory attached: 9.7 kg to 9.8 kg – Maximum water throughput (Q max.): 8.6 l/min (516 l/h) – Max. suction lift: 0.5 m – Max. water temperature in pressure mode (t in max): 40 °C – Max.
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English 20 Spare Parts and Accessories 100 V to 127 V – Cord length up to 10 m: AWG 14 / 2.0 mm² – Cord length 10 m up to 30 m: AWG 12 / 3.5 mm² 19.3 Sound and Vibration Levels The K value for the sound pressure level is 3 dB(A). The K value for the sound power level is 3 dB(A). The K value for the vibration levels is 1.5 m/s².
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22 EC Declaration of Conformity English – Serial identification number: 4951 conforms to the specifications of Directives 2011/65/EU, 2006/42/EC and 2014/30/EU and has been developed and built in compliance with the versions of the following standards valid at the production date: EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-79, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-11. The measured and guaranteed sound power level has been determined in accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC, Annex V, and standard ISO 3744.
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