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► Wind up the high-pressure hose (1) and stow
it on the holder (2).
► Roll up the power supply cord (3) and hang it
onto the holder (2).
► Place the spray attachment in one of the hold‐
ers (4).
► Secure the power supply cord with the clip (6).
► Insert the detergent spray set (5).
► Insert the nozzles (7).
12.2
Protecting the Pressure
Washer in Winter Conditions
Removing Water from the System
To remove any remaining water from the system:
► Switch off the pressure washer,
► Disconnect the pressure washer from the
power supply.
► Shut off the water supply.
► Relieve system pressure.
► Remove the high-pressure hose,
► Disconnect the water hose,
► Drain the water out of the high-pressure hose
and water hose.
► Connect the power supply cord to a properly
installed electrical outlet that matches the volt‐
age and electrical frequency stated on the
pressure washer's rating plate.
► Switch on the pressure washer and let the
pump run for up to 30 seconds until the water
flow stops. Remaining water will be eliminated
from the system.
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► Switch off pressure washer and disconnect it
■ Freezing temperatures can damage compo‐
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Protecting the Pressure Washer with Antifreeze
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■ When using antifreeze to protect your pres‐
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If the pressure washer is to be exposed to freez‐
ing temperatures, it should be protected by a gly‐
col-based antifreeze. The antifreeze prevents
water inside the pressure washer from freezing
and causing damage to the pressure washer.
To protect the pressure washer with antifreeze:
► Drain the water out of the high-pressure hose.
► Disconnect the spray lance from the spray
► Connect the shortest possible water hose to
► Point the spray lance downward and wait until
► Pour antifreeze into a clean container.
► Connect a suction hose to the water inlet of
10.2.
► Squeeze and hold the spray gun trigger.
► Switch on the pressure washer.
► Hold down the spray gun trigger until an even
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► Press and release spray gun trigger several
► Switch off the pressure washer and disconnect
► Detach the spray gun, high-pressure hose and
from the power supply.
NOTICE
nents of the pressure washer. STIHL recom‐
mends storing the pressure washer indoors in
a dry room where it is protected from freezing
temperatures. Relieve all system pressure and
make sure all water is eliminated from the
pump system and hoses before storing.
WARNING
sure washer in winter conditions, observe all
warnings and instructions provided by the
manufacturer to reduce the risk of environ‐
mental contamination or severe personal
injury from ingestion.
gun.
the pressure washer. The shorter the water
hose, the less antifreeze is needed.
all the water has flowed out of the system.
the high-pressure pump and place the other
end of the hose in the container of antifreeze.
jet of antifreeze is delivered from the spray
gun. Keep the spray gun into the container
and follow the antifreeze supplier's instructions
for avoiding environmental release.
times.
it from the power supply.
water hose and allow antifreeze to run into the
container.
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