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8 Connecting to a water source
So that the water can be drawn in, the height difference
between the pressure washer and the water source must not
exceed the max. suction lift (a), @ 19.1.
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.
Connect the water filter
If the pressure washer is operated with water containing
sand from water butts, cisterns or from flowing or still rivers
and lakes, a water filter must be connected to the pressure
washer.
Depending on the market, the water filter may be included
with the pressure washer.
► Unscrew connector (1).
► Screw water filter (2) onto the water supply and tighten by
hand.
Connect the water hose
► Fill the water hose (1) with water so that no air is present
in the water hose any more.
► Screw coupling (2) onto the connector of the water filter
(3) and tighten by hand.
► Attach suction cup (4) to the water source so that the
suction cup (4) does not touch the ground.
► Turn rotary control (5) in direction + up to the stop.
► If the spray gun is fitted to the high-pressure hose:
Remove spray gun.
► Hold high-pressure hose downwards.
► Switch on pressure washer until an even water jet flows
out of the high-pressure hose.
NOTICE
If the pressure washer does not suck in water, the pump may
run dry and the pressure washer may be damaged.
► If no water escapes from the high-pressure hose after two
minutes: Switch off pressure washer and check water
supply.
► Switch off pressure washer.
► Connect the spray gun to the high-pressure hose.
► Press and hold down spray gun trigger.
► Switch on pressure washer.
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