Stihl RE 140 PLUS User Manual

11.4 Cleaning
According to the application, the following noz‐
zles can be used:
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Fan-jet nozzle: The fan-jet nozzle is designed
for cleaning large areas.
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Rotary nozzle: The rotary nozzle is designed
for removing stubborn dirt.
The user can work close up to the surface in
order to remove stubborn dirt.
The user can work at a distance when cleaning
any of the following surfaces:
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Painted surfaces
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Wooden surfaces
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Rubber surfaces
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The fan-jet nozzle is adjustable.
Turning the fan-jet nozzle in the + direction
increases the working pressure.
Turning the fan-jet nozzle in the – direction
reduces the working pressure.
► Before starting work, direct the water jet at an
inconspicuous area of the surface and check
that the surface does not suffer damage.
► Select the distance between the nozzle and
the surface to be cleaned so that the surface
to be cleaned is not damaged.
► Adjust the fan-jet nozzle so that the surface to
be cleaned is not damaged.
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► Move the spray attachment evenly along the
surface to be cleaned.
► Move forward slowly in a controlled manner.
11.5 Working with Detergent
Detergents can increase the cleaning effect of
the water. The supplied STIHL spraying set must
be used.
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► Dose and use detergent as described in the
instructions for use of the detergent.
► Fill the bottle (1) with maximum 500 ml of the
detergent.
► Screw the spray nozzle (2) onto the bottle (1)
and tighten firmly by hand.
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► If a nozzle is attached to the spray lance (3):
Remove the nozzle.
► Attach the spray set (4) to the spray lance (3).
► Soak extremely dirty surfaces with water
before cleaning them.
► Press the spray gun lever and spray the deter‐
gent onto the surface to be cleaned.
► Apply the detergent starting at the bottom and
working up and do not allow to dry.
► Remove the spraying set.
► Attach the nozzle.
► Clean the surface.
12 After Finishing Work
12.1 After finishing work
► Switch off the pressure washer and pull the
mains plug out of the socket.
► If the pressure washer is connected to the
water supply: Turn off water tap.
► Press spray gun trigger.
The water pressure is released.
► Lock spray gun trigger.
► Disconnect pressure washer from the water
supply.
► Remove water hose.
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Stihl RE 140 PLUS Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	RE 140 PLUS
Category	Floor Machine
Language	English