RE 143, RE 143 PLUS, RE 163, RE 163 PLUS
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detergent is swallowed, 
seek medical attention 
immediately. Note the 
manufacturer's safety data 
sheets!
Before starting work
Only connect the high-
pressure cleaner to the 
drinking water main in 
conjunction with a backflow 
preventer – see "Special 
accessories".
WARNING
– If drinking water has 
passed through the 
backflow preventer, it can 
no longer be regarded as 
drinking water.
Do not use the machine with 
dirty water.
If there is a risk that dirty water 
will occur (e. g., flowing sand), 
an appropriate water filter 
must be used.
Inspect the high-pressure 
cleaner
WARNING
– The high-pressure cleaner 
should only be used if it is 
in full working order and 
undamaged – risk of 
accident!
– It must be possible to 
move the switch to the 0 
position easily
– The switch must be in the 0 
position
– Do not use the machine 
with a damaged high-
pressure hose, spray 
attachment and safety 
devices 
– 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
– Never attempt to modify 
the controls or safety 
devices in any way
Electrical connection
WARNING
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. Do not 
use the machine with a 
damaged power cord, 
extension cord or 
damaged power plug
– 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
– Never touch the power 
plug, power cord and 
extension cord and 
electrical plug connections 
with wet hands
Do not connect the 
high-pressure 
cleaner directly to 
the drinking water 
main.