Stihl RE 661, Instruction Manual

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RE 661, RE 661 PLUS, RE 961 PLUS
English
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Inspecting the high-pressure cleaner
The high-pressure cleaner should only
be used if it is in full working order –
risk
of accident!
– It must be possible to move the
switch to the
0 position easily
– The switch must be in the 0 position
– Inspect the high-pressure hose,
spray attachment and safety
mechanisms for damage
– High-pressure hose and spray
attachment in good condition
(clean, moving easily) and correctly
assembled
– For good control of the machine, the
handles should be clean and dry
with no oil or dirt on them
– Check the oil level
– Never attempt to modify the controls
or safety devices
Electrical connection
Minimize the risk of electrical shock:
– Voltage and frequency of the
machine (see rating plate) must
match the voltage and frequency of
the mains supply
– Examine the power cord, power
plug and extension cord for
damage. Damaged cords,
couplings and plugs or power cords
that do not comply with the
regulations must not be used
– Only connect the machine to a
correctly installed power socket
– The insulation on the power cord
and any extension cord, the plug
and the coupling must be fully intact
Route the power cord and extension
cord properly:
– Observe the minimum cross-section
of the individual cords – see
"Connecting the machine to the
power supply"
– Route and mark the power cord so
that it cannot become damaged and
no one is endangered –
danger of
stumbling!
– The connector and coupling of the
extension cord must be waterproof
or routed in such a way that they
cannot come into contact with water
– the connector and coupling of the
extension cord must not lie in water
– don't let the cord rub against edges
or pointed or sharp objects
– don't squeeze the cord under doors
or windows
– if cords become snarled – unplug
the power plug and unsnarl the cord
– always unroll the power cable from
the cable drum completely to avoid
risk of fire due to overheating
During work
Ensure you always have a firm and safe
footing.
Beware of slipping on ice, water, snow
or uneven ground!
Keep the high-pressure cleaner as far
away as possible from the object being
cleaned.
Do not cover the machine and ensure
adequate motor ventilation.
No smoking when working with or near
the machine -
risk of fire! The fuel tank
may give off inflammable vapors.
In hot-water operation, do not touch
metal parts of the spray attachment and
the heat exchanger –
Danger of burns!
Do not lean over the exhaust gas outlet
and keep all parts of the body well clear
of the exhaust gas outlet. Do not cover
the exhaust gas outlet –
Risk of burns
and explosions!
Toxic exhaust gases are
produced in hot-water
operation; these gases
may be odorless and
invisible. Never operate
the machine in enclosed
or poorly ventilated
rooms.
The plug must be discon-
nected immediately if the
cord is damaged –
dan-
ger of electrocution!
Never direct the high-
pressure jet or water
hose against the machine
itself or against other
electrical appliances and
equipment –
danger of
short-circuiting!
Never direct the high-
pressure jet or water
hose against electrical
equipment, connections
and power cables –
dan-
ger of short-circuiting!