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RE 143, RE 143 PLUS, RE 163, RE 163 PLUS

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No supply of detergents

Detergent tank is empty

Fill detergent tank

Detergent intake is clogged

Eliminate clog

Venturi nozzle is worn

Have the machine checked by a servicing 

dealer

1)

STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers

Before working on the machine, unplug the power cord, turn off the water supply and actuate the spray gun until the pressure has 

been relieved.
Fault

Cause

Remedy

Summary of Contents for RE 143

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Page 3: ...n and troublefree use of the product Please contact your dealer or our sales company if you have any queries concerning this product Your Dr Nikolas Stihl Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Assembling the Unit 9 Transporting the Unit 10 Fitting removing spray lance 10 Fitting removing high pressure hose 11 Connecting the water supply 11 Connecting to a pressur...

Page 4: ...chine should only be provided or loaned to people familiar with this model and its operation The instruction manual should always be handed over with the machine Do not use the machine if anyone not wearing protective clothing is in the working area Before starting any work on the machine e g cleaning servicing replacement of parts unplug the power plug Spray aerosols may form when operating a hig...

Page 5: ...Have your STIHL dealer or another expert show you how to use it safely In some countries operation of machines that emit noise may be restricted by municipal regulations Observe national regulations Always check that the machine is in good working order before starting work Pay particular attention to the connecting cord power plug high pressure hose spray attachment and safety mechanisms Never op...

Page 6: ...ting their ability to react or drugs must not operate the machine Areas of application The high pressure cleaner can be used to clean surfaces motor vehicles machines tanks facades or stables and to remove rust without dust or sparks Other uses are not permitted and may lead to accidents or damage to the machine Do not operate the machine at temperatures near or below 0 C 32 F Clothing and equipme...

Page 7: ...tergent flush the affected body parts with plenty of clean water immediately If detergent is swallowed seek medical attention immediately Note the manufacturer s safety data sheets Before starting work Only connect the high pressure cleaner to the drinking water main in conjunction with a back flow preventer see Special accessories WARNING If drinking water has passed through the back flow prevent...

Page 8: ...ower plug Only connect the machine to a correctly installed power socket The insulation on the connecting cord and any extension cord the plug and the coupling must be fully intact Never touch the power plug connecting cord and extension cord and electrical plug connections with wet hands WARNING Route the connecting cord and extension cord properly Observe the minimum cross section of the individ...

Page 9: ...re jet against animals Do not direct the high pressure jet onto places you cannot see Keep children animals and bystanders at a safe distance Hazardous substances e g asbestos or oil must not be allowed to escape into the environment unchecked when working with the machine The applicable environmental regulations must be observed without fail Surfaces of asbestos cement must never be cleaned with ...

Page 10: ...lso make certain that the safety mechanisms are working properly Never continue using a machine that is not in perfect working order In case of doubt have the unit checked by your servicing dealer Before leaving the machine unattended Switch off the machine unplug the power plug Safety equipment When the safety equipment is activated excessive pressure is returned to the intake side of the pump vi...

Page 11: ...HL dealers receive regular training and are supplied with technical information The following accessory parts must be fitted before using the machine for the first time Holder for spray attachment N Slide the upper holder into the mount on the handle and fasten it with the screw N Slide the lower holder into the mount on the housing until it engages Crank for hose reel N Fit knob 1 onto crank 2 N ...

Page 12: ...n 1 and pull handle 2 upward as far as it will go N Release button and pull push on the handle again until the telescopic shafts engage Carrying handle The machine can be carried using the transport handle N Pull back and hold the coupling 1 N Push the spray lance 2 into the mount on the spray gun or pull it out to remove the spray gun respectively N Release the coupling 1 1 1607BA026 KN 2 3 1607B...

Page 13: ...N Loosen the union nut 3 and unscrew it from the connector in the direction of the arrow High pressure hose extension As a rule always use only one high pressure hose extension see Special accessories N Connect the water hose Briefly rinse out the water hose with water before connecting it to the machine to prevent sand and other dirt particles from entering the machine and to purge the air from t...

Page 14: ...fly in accordance with the Instruction Manual N Switch off the machine N Disconnect the spray attachment from the high pressure hose N Unscrew the hose connector from the water connection N Connect the suction set to the water connection with the included connector Always use the connector included in the suction set The hose connectors included as standard with the high pressure cleaner are not l...

Page 15: ...es Trouble is not anticipated at power line impedances less than 0 15 Ω The extension cord must have the following minimum cross section depending on the mains voltage and cord length Connection to the power supply socket Before connection to the power supply check that the machine is switched off see Switching off the machine N Swivel the lower holder upward and remove the power cord N Plug the p...

Page 16: ...e NOTICE Do not buckle or loop the high pressure hose Do not place any heavy objects on the high pressure hose and do not drive any vehicles over it Pressure quantity control Working pressure and water flow rate can be set on the high pressure pump for long term adjustment in line with the cleaning job concerned Turn the knob 1 to set the working pressure and water flow rate The pressure in the hi...

Page 17: ...ent is no longer to be added N Set the detergent metering knob to 0 min N Let the high pressure cleaner continue to run with the spray gun open until no more detergent comes out of the nozzle If high pressure hose extensions are connected it is impossible to draw in detergent from the detergent container Fitting removing detergent tank The detergent tank can be removed from the machine e g to empt...

Page 18: ...n a suitable empty receptacle 20 l and actuate for exactly 1 minute N Measure the quantity of water Q in the container N Pour 2 liters of detergent diluted as directed into a suitable container with a scale of 0 1 l STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL detergents N Hold the intake hose in the container N Set the detergent metering knob to the desired concentration 0 min to 5 max N Hold the sp...

Page 19: ...ty surfaces Soak extremely dirty surfaces with water before cleaning them Detergents The cleaning effect can be improved by using detergents The corresponding exposure time dependent on the detergent used increases the cleaning performance Do not allow the detergent to dry Always use detergent in the specified dosage and follow the corresponding instructions for use of the detergent Mechanical cle...

Page 20: ...ray attachment 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 u...

Page 21: ...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 First use after long periods of storage ...

Page 22: ...can be extended accordingly before starting work at the end of work and or daily monthly if damaged as required Complete machine visual inspection condition leaks X clean X X Connectors on high pressure hose clean X X grease X Plug type coupling of the spray lance and the coupling sleeve of the spray gun clean X X Water intake screen in the high pressure inlet clean X X replace X High pressure noz...

Page 23: ... now depressurized N Remove spray lance N Clean the nozzle with the cleaning pin NOTICE Always remove the spray lance before cleaning the nozzle N Rinse spray lance with water from the nozzle end Cleaning the water intake screen The water intake screen must be cleaned once per month or more often if necessary N Unscrew the hose connection N Carefully remove the screen with pliers and rinse it with...

Page 24: ...er holder for spray attachment 12 High pressure hose connection 13 Hose reel 14 Crank for hose reel 15 Button for height adjustment of handle 16 Machine switch 17 Detergent metering knob 18 Holder for power cord 19 Pressure gauge 20 Lower holder for spray attachment 21 Water attachment 22 Pressure quantity control knob 23 Carrying handle 24 Cleaning pin 25 Detergent tank Model plate Main Parts 19 ...

Page 25: ...rsion Working pressure 14 MPa 1 140 bar 12 MPa 2 120 bar 12 2 MPa 3 122 bar 12 8 MPa 4 128 bar Max permissible pressure 15 MPa 150 bar Max water feed pressure 1 MPa 10 bar Max water throughput 610 l h 1 4 520 l h 2 700 l h 3 Water throughput as per EN 60335 2 79 540 l h 1 470 l h 2 660 l h 3 570 l h 4 Max suction lift 0 5 m Max water feed temperature With pressurized water supply 60 C Suction oper...

Page 26: ...42 EC 2 0 m s2 REACH REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances For information on compliance with the REACH regulation EC No 1907 2006 see www stihl com reach Length approx 386 mm Width approx 377 mm Height approx 711 mm Length approx 386 mm Width approx 377 mm Height approx 787 mm Device 24 kg Ready for operation 26 4...

Page 27: ...rs behind which other people may be concealed Rotary nozzle with spray lance length 950 mm for large areas and very stubborn dirt High pressure hose extension DN 06 connection M24x1 5 steel braided reinforced lengths 10 or 20 m Always use only one high pressure hose extension High pressure hose adapter connection M24x1 5 for connection of high pressure hose and high pressure hose extension Adapter...

Page 28: ...ad engage the safety catch reset the mains circuit breaker Spray gun not actuated Actuate spray gun when switching on the machine Motor constantly switches on and off High pressure pump or spray attachment is leaky Have the machine checked by a servicing dealer 1 Engine stops Machine switches off because the motor is overheating Check whether the supply voltage and machine voltage match let the mo...

Page 29: ...k Detergent intake is clogged Eliminate clog Venturi nozzle is worn Have the machine checked by a servicing dealer 1 STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers Before working on the machine unplug the power cord turn off the water supply and actuate the spray gun until the pressure has been relieved Fault Cause Remedy ...

Page 30: ... dealer N High pressure cleaner accessories and packaging must be disposed of in accordance with the regulations and in an environmentally beneficial manner ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG Badstr 115 D 71336 Waiblingen Germany hereby confirms that complies with all relevant requirements of the Directives 2011 65 EU 2006 42 EC 2004 108 EC until 19 04 2016 2014 30 EU from 20 04 2016 and 2000 14 EC and has be...

Page 31: ...achine Waiblingen 11 March 2016 ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG pp Thomas Elsner Head of Product Management and Services RE 143 84 8 dB A 1 87 6 dB A 2 88 7 dB A 3 RE 143 PLUS 90 5 dB A 1 91 dB A 4 RE 163 86 6 dB A 1 87 6 dB A 5 RE 163 PLUS 92 8 dB A 1 RE 143 86 dB A 1 89 dB A 2 90 dB A 3 RE 143 PLUS 92 dB A RE 163 88 dB A 1 89 dB A 5 RE 163 PLUS 94 dB A 1 1 230 V 50 Hz version 2 220 V 50 Hz version 3 220 ...

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