Stihl RE 80.0, Instruction Manual

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7 Connecting to a water
source
7.1 Connecting the high-pressure
washer to the mains water sup‐
ply
Connecting the water filter
If the high-pressure washer is operated with
sandy water or water from cisterns, a water filter
must be connected to the high-pressure washer.
The water filter filters sand and dirt out of the
water and thus protects the components of the
high-pressure washer from damage.
Depending on the market, the water filter may be
included with the high-pressure washer.
► Unscrew the connector.
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► Screw the water filter (1) onto the water supply
and tighten by hand.
Connecting the water hose
The water hose must meet the following require‐
ments:
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The water hose has a diameter of 1/2".
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The water hose is between 10 m and 25 m
long.
► Connect the water hose to a tap.
► Turn on the water tap fully and flush the water
hose with water.
Sand and dirt will be flushed out of the water
hose. The water hose will be vented.
► Turn off tap.
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► Push the coupling (1) onto the connector (2).
The coupling (1) engages with an audible
click.
► Turn tap fully on.
► If the spray lance is attached to the spray gun:
Remove the spray lance.
► Squeeze the spray gun trigger until an even
water jet is delivered from the spray gun.
► Release the spray gun trigger.
► Lock the spray gun trigger.
► Attach the spray lance.
► Attach the nozzle.
Removing the water hose
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► Turn off tap.
► To unlock the coupling: Pull the ring (1) or
twist and hold it.
► Pull the coupling off the connector (2).
7.2 Connecting the high-pressure
washer to another water supply
The high-pressure washer can draw in water
from water butts, storage tanks and flowing or
still rivers and lakes.
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So that the water can be drawn in, the height dif‐
ference between the high-pressure washer and
the water source must not exceed the max. suc‐
tion lift (a), 18.2.
The appropriate STIHL suction set must be used.
The suction set includes a water hose with a
special coupling.
Depending on the market, the appropriate STIHL
suction set may be included with the high-pres‐
sure washer.
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