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8 Connecting to a water source
8.2 Connecting the pressure washer to the mains
water supply
Connecting the water hose
The water hose must meet the following requirements:
– The water hose has a diameter of 1/2".
– The water hose is between 10 m and 25 m long.
► Connect water hose to a tap.
► Turn tap fully on and flush water hose with water.
Sand and dirt will be flushed out of the water hose. The
water hose will be vented.
► Turn off tap.
► Push coupling (1) onto the connector (2).
The coupling (1) audibly engages.
► Turn tap fully on.
► If the spray lance is attached to the spray gun: Remove
spray lance
► Squeeze spray gun trigger until an even water jet is
delivered from the spray gun.
► Release spray gun trigger.
► Lock the spray gun trigger.
► Attach the nozzle.
Disconnecting the water hose
► Turn off tap.
► To unlock the coupling: Pull the ring (1) or twist and hold it.
► Pull the coupling off the connector (2)
8.3 Connecting the pressure washer to another
water source
The pressure washer can draw water from water butts and
cisterns and from running or stagnant bodies of water.
So that the water can be drawn in, the height difference
between the pressure washer and the water source should
not exceed the maximum suction lift (a), @ 19.
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 supplied with the pressure washer.
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0000-GXX-4354-A0
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0000-GXX-5087-A0
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0000-GXX-5093-A0