Stihl RE 170 PLUS User Manual

Translation of Original Instruction Manual
Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG 2020 0458-663-0121-A. VA0.B20. 0000008683_001_GB
0458-663-0121-A
English
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with electronic systems.
Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual
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2.1 Applicable documents
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2.2 Warning Notices in Text
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2.3 Symbols in Text
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3 Overview
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3.1 Pressure washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2 Spray attachment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.3 Symbols
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4 Safety Precautions
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4.1 Warning symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2 Intended use
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4.3 Requirements concerning the User
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4.4 Clothing and equipment
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4.5 Work area and surroundings
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4.6 Safe condition
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4.7 Operation
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4.8 Detergents
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4.9 Connecting the water supply
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4.10 Connecting to the power supply
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4.11 Transport
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4.12 Storage
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4.13 Cleaning, servicing and repairs
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5 Safety instructions - Accessories
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5.1 Spray lance extension, surface cleaner, pipe
cleaning kit, angled spray lance and angled
nozzle
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6 Preparing the pressure washer for operation
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6.1 Making the pressure washer ready for use
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7 Assembling the pressure washer
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7.1 Assembling the pressure washer
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7.2 Pulling out and pushing in the handle
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7.3 Attaching and removing the spray gun
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7.4 Attaching and removing the spray lance
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7.5 Attaching and removing the nozzle
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8 Connecting to a water source
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8.1 Connecting the pressure washer to the water
supply
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8.2 Connecting the pressure washer to another water
supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
9 Connecting the pressure washer to the power
supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
9.1 Connecting the pressure washer to the power
supply
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10 Switching the pressure washer on and off
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10.1 Switching on the pressure washer
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10.2 Switching off the pressure washer
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11 Operating the pressure washer
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11.1 Holding and controlling the spray gun
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11.2 Unrolling the high-pressure hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
11.3 Setting the working pressure and the water flow
rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
11.4 Pressing and locking the spray gun lever
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11.5 Cleaning
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11.6 Working with detergent
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12 After Finishing Work
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12.1 After finishing work
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12.2 Protecting the pressure washer with antifreeze
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13 Transporting
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13.1 Transporting the pressure washer
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14 Storing
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14.1 Storing the pressure washer
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15 Cleaning
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15.1 Cleaning the pressure washer and accessories
. . . . 27
15.2 Cleaning nozzle and spray lance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
15.3 Cleaning the water intake screen
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15.4 Cleaning the water filter
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16 Maintenance
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Stihl RE 170 PLUS Specifications

General

Form factor	Upright
Hose length	- m
Cable length	5 m
Power source	Electric
Product color	Black, Orange
Pump material	Aluminum
Detergent tank	-
Maximum flow rate	648 l/h
Minimum flow rate	570 l/h
Sound power level	85 dB
Vibration emission	2.4 m/s²
Working pressure (max)	180 bar
Working pressure (min)	150 bar
Maximum water temperature	60 °C
AC input voltage	230 V
Power consumption (typical)	- W

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	31000 g