Bosch PTL 1, Operating Instructions Manual

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Ensure that the mains voltage is correct!
The voltage of the power source must agree with the
value given on the nameplate of the machine. Ma-
chines designated for 230 V can also be operated with
220 V.
Before use, check that:
– The unit is filled with water
– The tank is properly closed
Connect the unit to the mains socket.
Switch on the unit. The red indicator lamp in the
On/Off switch
6 lights.
During the warm-up time, some amount of hot water
can run out of the steam shield. Place the steam
shield in a bucket to catch the water that runs out.
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Never leave the unit unattended when switched on.
After a few minutes, steam is emitted.
The unit is ready for use.
The unit can be used only for the removal of wall-
paper.
Preparations
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Before removing wallpaper, cover the switches and
sockets so that they are water and steam tight.
Wallpaper that has been painted over several times or
waterproof wallpaper is difficult to remove. Perforate
such wallpaper with a spiked roller so that the steam
can reach and act on the paste layer.
For vinyl foam wallpaper, it may be necessary to first
pull off the vinyl layer and then work with the wallpaper
remover.
Removing Wallpaper
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Take hold of the steam shield only by the handle.
It is best to work from the ceiling to the floor.
Place the steam shield on the wallpaper. After about
10 seconds depending on the type of wallpaper and
the background, remove the steam shield and pull or
scrape off the wallpaper. During the scraping, place
the steam shield again on the wallpaper.
For removing wallpaper in corners or recesses, use the
steam nozzle (accessory).
To change the accessory, switch off the unit and pull
the plug.Wait until steam no longer emerges and the
unit has cooled. Then place the steam nozzle on the
free end of the hose. Also observe the safety notes in
the Section
Filling or Refilling with Water .
When working on the ceiling, hot condense water can
drip from the steam shield. Be careful when lifting the
steam shield!
Danger of scalding!
Do not work directly overhead.
In case the unit falls over,
hot water enters the
hose and can run out the
end of the hose.
Switch off the unit imme-
diatly, pull the mains
plug, allow to cool and only then empty the hose.
Pay attention to the minimum marking on the water
level indicator 2 and refill with water in time (see Filling
or Refilling with Water ).
For interruptions in the work, switch off the unit and
pull the plug. Place the steam shield in a bucket to
catch water that runs out.
Putting into Operation
Working Instructions