Working
Actuate the spray gun
Point the spray attachment at the
N
object to be cleaned – never at
persons!
Point the rotary nozzle downwards
N
when starting (if fitted)
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1
Press the safety latch (1) – the lever
N
(2) is unlatched
Squeeze the lever (2)
N
The motor stops when the lever is
released.
Standby mode
The machine must not be
operated in standby mode for
more than 5 minutes. If work is
interrupted for more than 5 min.,
during breaks or if the machine is
left unattended, switch off the
machine at the master switch –
see "Switching off the machine".
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High-pressure hose
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.
Nozzles
1
+
Fan-jet nozzle (1)
The operating pressure can be infinitely
adjusted at the nozzle.
Jet angle 15°, maximum effect at a
distance of approx. 7 cm.
Turn nozzle sleeve
N
Rotary nozzle (2)
Nozzle with rotating jet for stubborn dirt
on hard surfaces. Maximum effect at a
distance of 10 cm.
The spray attachment can also be used
without nozzles at low pressure, e.g., for
rinsing with a large flow of water.
Adding detergent
Remove nozzle from spray lance –
N
see "Fitting, removing spray lance"
2
2
Insert spray set (1) in spray
N
lance (2) until the safety latch (3)
engages – at which point the safety
latch button will spring out again –
the spray set has an anti-twist
device; orient this according to the
groove on the spray lance
Fill the detergent container with STIHL
detergent diluted as directed (approx.
0.5 liters).
When applying detergent, start at
N
the bottom and work upwards
Maximum effect at a distance of 1 m.
Detergent must not be allowed to dry on
the object to be cleaned.
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