Stihl RE 143 Series, Instruction Manual

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RE 143, RE 143 PLUS, RE 163, RE 163 PLUS
English
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Store the machine in a dry room where it
is protected from frost.
If protection from frost cannot be
guaranteed, draw glycol-based
antifreeze – like that used in motor
vehicles – into the pump:
N
Insert water intake hose in container
with antifreeze
N
Insert spray gun without spray lance
in the same container
N
Switch on the machine with the
spray gun open
N
Actuate the spray gun until a
uniform jet emerges
N
Keep leftover antifreeze in a sealed
container
During long periods of storage, mineral
residue from the water may be
deposited in the pump. This may cause
the motor to start with difficulty or not at
all.
N
Connect the machine to the water
supply and flush thoroughly with tap
water, leave the power cord
unplugged while doing so
N
Plug the power plug into the wall
socket
N
Switch on the machine with the
spray gun open
Storing the Machine First use after long periods of
storage