Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2017
0458-680-8321-B. VA0.K16.
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Contents
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality
engineered STIHL product.
It has been built using modern
production techniques and
comprehensive quality assurance.
Every effort has been made to ensure
your satisfaction and troublefree use of
the product.
Please contact your dealer or our sales
company if you have any queries
concerning this product.
Your
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 2
Assembling the Unit 9
Transporting the Unit 10
Fitting, removing spray lance 10
Fitting, removing high-pressure
hose 11
Connecting the water supply 11
Connecting to a pressureless water
supply 12
Connecting to Power Supply 13
Switching On 13
Working 14
Adding detergent 15
Tips for operation 17
Switching Off 17
After Finishing Work 18
Storing the Machine 18
First use after long periods of
storage 19
Maintenance and Care 20
Maintenance 21
Main Parts 22
Specifications 23
Special Accessories 25
Troubleshooting 26
Maintenance and Repairs 28
Disposal 28
EC Declaration of Conformity 28