Stihl RE 361, Instruction Manual

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RE 361, RE 361 PLUS, RE 461, RE 461 PLUS, RE 471 PLUS
English
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Briefly rinse out the water hose before
connecting it to the machine to prevent
sand and other particles from entering
the machine.
N
Connect hose (3/4" diameter, length
at least 10 m to absorb pressure
surges)
N
Mesh the jaws with each other and
turn right as far as possible
N
Turn on water supply
In suction operation, the machine can
also be connected to rivers, lakes,
cisterns and tanks, etc. – see
"Connecting to a pressureless water
supply".
Connection to the drinking water main
When hooking up to the drinking water
main, a backflow preventer (Type BA in
accordance with EN 60335-2-79) must
be installed between the water tap and
the hose.
If drinking water has passed through the
backflow preventer, it can no longer be
regarded as drinking water.
Follow the rules laid down by the local
water supply company to prevent water
flowing back from the high-pressure
cleaner into the drinking water main.
The high-pressure cleaner can only be
used in suction operation with the
suction set (special accessory).
As a rule, it is advisable to use a water
filter.
N
Connect the machine to the
pressurized water supply and start it
up briefly 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 coupling 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 couplings
included as standard with the high-
pressure cleaner are not leakproof in
suction operation and thus are not
suitable for drawing in water.
N
Fill the suction hose with water and
immerse the suction cup of the
suction hose in the water tank – do
not use dirty water
N
Hold down the high-pressure hose
by hand
N
Switch on the machine
N
Wait until a steady jet exits the high-
pressure hose
N
Switch off the machine
Connecting the water supply
671BA004 KN
003BA004 KN
Connecting to a pressureless
water supply