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Bosch Power Tools F 016 L81 380 | (27.10.16)
Maintenance and Service
Maintenance
 Stop, remove plug from the power supply and discon-
nect from water supply.
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out the follow-
ing maintenance regularly.
Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose fixings, and
worn or damaged components.
Check that covers and guards are undamaged and correctly
fitted. Carry out necessary maintenance or repairs before us-
ing.
If the machine should happen to fail despite the care taken in
manufacture and testing, repair should be carried out by an
authorised customer service agent for Bosch garden prod-
ucts.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always
include the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of
the machine.
After use/Storage
Turn the main switch off and operate the trigger to drain the
water from the high pressure hose.
Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a soft
brush or cloth. Do not use water, solvents or polishes. Re-
move all debris, especially from the ventilation slots.
End of season storage: Drain water out of pump running mo-
tor for a few seconds. Pull trigger to release all water.
Do not place other objects on top of the machine.
Store in a frost-free area.
Ensure cables are not trapped when storing. Do not kink high
pressure hose.
Fuses blow Fuses incorrectly rated Change to a mains supply higher than the pressure
washer amp consumption
Motor starts but no pressure Nozzle partly blocked Clean nozzle
Motor “sounds” but fails to start Insufficient power supply Check that the voltage of the mains power supply
line is the same as that on the plate
Voltage loss due to use of extension
cable
Check characteristics of extension cable
Appliance not used for a long period
of time
Contact your Bosch Service Centre
Problems with TSS (Total Stop Sys-
tem) device
Contact your Bosch Service Centre
Pressure pulsating Air in the inlet water supply
hose/pump
Allow pressure washer to run with open spray han-
dle and nozzle at low pressure until regular working
pressure is obtained
Inadequate water supply Check that the water supply corresponds to specifi-
cations. The minimum specification for the water
supply hose is 1/2" or 13 mm diameter
Water filter blocked Clean water filter
Water supply hoses squeezed Straighten out kinked water supply hoses
High pressure hose too long Remove high pressure extension hose. Retry (ex-
tension hose max. 7 m)
Pressure too low, but steady
Note: Several types of accessory
will normally deliver a lower pres-
sure
Nozzle worn Change the nozzle
Start/stop valve worn Activate trigger five times in quick succession
Motor starts up but with restricted
or no working pressure
No water supply Connect water supply
Water filter clogged up Clean the water filter
Nozzle clogged up Clean nozzle
The pressure washer starts irregu-
larly by itself
Pump/power gun leaky Contact your Bosch Service Centre
Water leaks from machine Leaking pump A slight water leak is permissible; in case of exces-
sive leak, contact Bosch Service Centre
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
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