Stihl RE 150, Instruction Manual

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3 Retaining latch
The retaining latch unlocks the trigger.
4 Trigger
The trigger opens and closes the valve in the
spray gun. The trigger starts and stops the
water jet.
5 Locking lever
The locking lever holds the connector in the
spray gun.
6 Cleaning pin
The cleaning pin is provided to clean the noz‐
zles.
7 Fan-jet nozzle
The fan-jet nozzle creates a flat water jet.
8 Rotary nozzle
The rotary nozzle creates a hard, rotating
water jet.
3.3 Symbols
The symbols may appear on the pressure
washer and the spraying equipment. Their mean‐
ing is as follows:
In this position, the locking lever unlocks
the lever.
In this position, the locking lever locks the
lever.
Do not dispose of product with the house‐
hold waste.
L
WA
Guaranteed sound power level in
accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC
in dB(A) to allow noise emissions of
different products to be compared.
These symbols indicate original STIHL
spare parts and original STIHL acces‐
sories.
4 Safety Precautions
4.1 Warning Symbols
The warning symbols on the high-pressure
washer have the following meanings:
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
Wear safety glasses.
–
Do not direct the water jet at
people and animals.
–
Do not direct the water jet at
electrical systems, electrical
connections, sockets and live
cables.
–
Do not direct the water jet at
electrical appliances and the
high-pressure washer itself.
If the connecting cable or the extension
cord is damaged: Unplug the mains
plug from the socket.
Do not connect the high-pressure
washer directly to the drinking water
main.
Switch off high-pressure washer during
breaks from operation and before
transport, storage, servicing or repair.
Do not use, transport and store the
high-pressure washers at temperatures
below 0 °C.
4.2 Intended use
The pressure washer STIHL RE 150 or RE 170
is used for example to clean vehicles, trailers,
patios, paths and facades.
The pressure washer must not be used in the
rain.
WARNING
■ Using the pressure washer other than for its
intended use can result in serious injuries or
death and damage to property.
► Always use the pressure washer as descri‐
bed in this Instruction Manual.
The pressure washer STIHL RE 150 or RE 170
is not designed to be used for:
–
Cleaning asbestos cement and similar surfa‐
ces
–
Cleaning surfaces painted or varnished with
paints containing lead
–
Cleaning surfaces which come into contact
with foodstuffs.
–
Cleaning the pressure washer itself
4.3 Requirements concerning the
user
WARNING
■ Users who have not received instruction are
not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the pressure washer. The user or other peo‐
ple may be seriously injured or killed.
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