RE 361, RE 361 PLUS, RE 461, RE 461 PLUS, RE 471 PLUS
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Machine without hose reel
Machine with hose reel
RE 461, RE 461 PLUS, RE 471 PLUS 
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Safety shutdown
If the switched on machine is not 
operated, it disconnects from the power 
mains automatically after 30 minutes. 
Protection against inadvertent operation 
of the spray gun (e. g., by uninvolved 
persons).
To restart the machine, switch it off and 
then on again.
Motor coasting function
The pump continues to run without 
pressure in bypass mode for 
approx. 20 seconds after closing the 
spray gun before the motor switches off. 
This prevents the automatic cutoff 
device from unnecessarily actuating.
N Fill detergent tank with STIHL 
detergent diluted as specified
N Remove the intake hose from the 
groove and slide as far as possible 
into the detergent tank
If high-pressure hose extensions are 
connected, it is impossible to draw in 
detergent from the detergent tank.
Detergent can only be drawn into the 
machine in low-pressure operation.
N Turn sleeve as far as possible in the 
direction of the arrow (low-pressure 
operation)
N Move the setting lever to standard 
position: Maximum working 
pressure and water flow rate
N Use the detergent metering knob to 
adjust the amount of detergent to be 
added – as shown in picture
N When applying detergent, start at 
the bottom and work upwards
Detergent must not be allowed to dry on 
the object to be cleaned.
If detergent is no longer to be added:
Adding detergent
Detergent metering knob 
to the left: 0 % (min)
Detergent metering knob 
to the right: 5 % (max)