RE 361, RE 361 PLUS, RE 461, RE 461 PLUS, RE 471 PLUS
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Never unplug the power plug by pulling 
on the cord: always grip the plug itself.
Maintenance and repairs
– Use only high-quality spare parts. in 
order to avoid the risk of accidents 
or damage to the machine. Contact 
a servicing dealer if in doubt.
– To avoid risks, work on the machine 
(e. g., power cord replacement) 
may only be carried out by qualified 
electricians.
Clean plastic parts with a cloth. Harsh 
detergents can damage the plastic.
Cleaning ventilation slots in motor 
housing as needed. 
The machine must be serviced regularly. 
Do not attempt any maintenance or 
repair work not described in the 
Instruction Manual. All other work should 
be carried out by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine 
STIHL spare parts. Such parts have 
been optimized for the machine and the 
user's requirements.
STIHL recommends that maintenance 
and repair work be carried out only by 
authorized STIHL dealers. STIHL 
dealers receive regular training and are 
supplied with technical information.
N Pull back and hold the coupling (1)
N Push the spray lance (2) into the 
mount on the spray gun, or pull it out 
to remove the spray gun, 
respectively
N Release the coupling (1)
Machines without hose reel
Connecting the high-pressure hose
N Push high-pressure hose onto the 
connector (1)
N Attach union nut (2) and screw it on 
and tighten by hand
Disconnect the high-pressure hose
N Unscrew the union nut (2)
N Pull high-pressure hose off of 
connector (1)
Machines with hose reel
The high-pressure hose is already 
connected.
Warning!
Before starting any work 
on the machine: always 
disconnect the machine 
from the mains power 
supply.
Fitting, removing spray lance
Fitting, removing high-
pressure hose