{ STIHL RE 143, 163 Instruction Manual
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English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. Symbols in text WARNING Warning where there is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to property. NOTICE Caution where there is a risk of damaging the machine or its individual components. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products.
English assessment should be made according to the surface to be cleaned and the surroundings. Respiratory masks of class FFP2 or higher provide suitable protection against sprays containing water. Comply with national safety regulations, e.g. issued by employers' liability insurance associations, social security institutions, occupational safety and health authorities or other organizations. When the machine is not in use, shut it off so that it does not endanger others.
English any questions in this respect, consult a servicing dealer. Use only high-quality accessories. Otherwise, there may be a risk of accidents or damage to the unit. – STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL parts and accessories. These have been optimized for the product and the user's requirements. Do not modify the machine – otherwise the safety may be endangered. STIHL excludes all liability for personal injury and damage to property caused by using unauthorized attachments.
English Antifreeze is recommended if the machine and accessories are to be transported at temperatures near or below 0 °C (32 °F) - see “Storage”. Detergents – – WARNING The machine was designed for use with the detergents supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. Use only detergents that are approved for use with high-pressure cleaners. Use of unsuitable detergents can cause damage to health, as well as to the machine and the object to be cleaned.
English – – – – High-pressure hose and spray attachment in good condition (clean, moving easily) and correctly assembled For good control of the machine, the handles should be clean and dry with no oil or dirt on them Never attempt to modify the controls or safety devices in any way Set up the machine so that it cannot slip or tip over.
English – – – – don't let the cord rub against edges or pointed or sharp objects don't squeeze the cord under doors or windows Never direct the high-pressure jet or water hose against the machine itself or against other electrical appliances – danger of shortcircuiting! if cords become snarled – unplug the power plug and unsnarl the cord Always unroll the power cord from the cable drum completely to avoid risk of fire due to overheating.
English pencil jet, e. g. from the rotary nozzle. Maintain a sufficient distance between the highpressure hose and the surface when cleaning to avoid any damage to the surface being cleaned. The trigger on the spray gun must move easily and return automatically to its starting position when released. Hold the spray attachment firmly with both hands in order safely to withstand the kickback force and additional torque produced when using spray attachments with an angled spray lance.
English Crank for hose reel Assembling the Unit The following accessory parts must be fitted before using the machine for the first time. 2 3 1607BA048 KN Holder for spray attachment 1607BA001 KN 1 N Fit knob (1) onto crank (2).
English Transporting the Unit Fitting, removing spray lance 2 Remove the screws (1) from the spray gun holder N Unscrew screw (2) 1 Fasten the holder for the flat hose cassette with the included screws (3) N Fasten the catch hook for the flat hose cassette with the included screw (4) N Press button (1) and pull handle (2) upward as far as it will go N Release button and pull/push on the handle again until the telescopic shafts engage 2 N Pull back and hold the coupling (1) N Push the spra
English High-pressure hose and spray gun Connecting the water supply Fitting N High-pressure hose on machine The high-pressure hose is already connected.
English Connection to the drinking water main Connecting to a pressureless water supply N Switch off the machine N Connect spray attachment The high-pressure cleaner can only be used in suction operation with the suction set (special accessory). N Switch on the machine with the spray gun open N Actuate the spray gun several times briefly in order to bleed the air out of the machine as quickly as possible NOTICE 003BA003 KN As a rule, it is advisable to use a water filter.
English The voltage and frequency of the machine (see rating plate) must match the voltage and frequency of the power connection. Connection to the power supply socket Before connection to the power supply, check that the machine is switched off – see "Switching off the machine" The power connection must correspond to IEC 60364-1 and relevant national regulations.
English High-pressure hose Working NOTICE Actuating the spray gun Point the spray gun at the object to be cleaned – never at persons! N Point the rotary nozzle downwards when starting (if fitted) Do not buckle or loop the high-pressure hose. Do not place any heavy objects on the high-pressure hose, and do not drive any vehicles over it.
English 1607BA015 KN N Use the detergent metering knob to adjust the amount of detergent to be added 1607BA030 KN 1607BA016 KN Adding detergent N Hold the detergent tank by both handles and pull it out past the stop and out of the housing N Unscrew the cap with intake hose from the detergent tank N Hold the detergent tank by both handles and pull it out to the stop N Unscrew the cap with intake hose from the detergent tank N Fill detergent tank with STIHL detergent diluted as specified N N
English 1607BA017 KN Using detergent from a separate container N Pull out the detergent tank N Unscrew the cap with intake hose from the detergent tank N Screw the cap with intake hose onto a separate detergent container N Set the nozzle sleeve to lowpressure operation – as described above Calculating the predilution of the detergent in % N Set the detergent metering knob to "0 % (min)" N Hold the spray gun in a suitable empty receptacle (> 20 l) and actuate for exactly 1 minute If the predi
English The following information and examples of application make work easier and contribute to achieving an optimum cleaning result. Detergents: The cleaning effect can be improved by using detergents. The corresponding exposure time (dependent on the detergent used) increases the cleaning performance. Switching Off Do not allow the detergent to dry.
English After use Roll the high-pressure hose and power cable up on the brackets provided for this purpose – see "Main Parts" Storing the Machine N Unplug the power plug from the socket Store the machine in a dry room where it is protected from frost.
English First use after long periods of storage During long periods of storage, mineral residue from the water may be deposited in the pump. This may cause the motor to start with difficulty or not at all.
English Complete machine Connectors on high-pressure hose visual inspection (condition, leaks) High pressure nozzle Ventilation openings Machine supports 20 X clean X X X grease X X X clean X replace clean replace X X X X clean X check replace as required if damaged X clean Plug-type coupling of the spray lance and clean the coupling sleeve of the spray gun Water intake screen in the high-pressure inlet monthly before starting work The following maintenance intervals apply in nor
English Maintenance Greasing couplings NOTICE Always remove the spray lance before cleaning the nozzle Always unplug the power cord before servicing or cleaning the machine.
English Main Parts 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 4 5 8 7 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 13 11 12 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 # 14 16 24 15 17 18 # 19 21 23 22 20 1607BA064 ST 22 25 Spray gun Coupling for spray lance Safety catch Lever Safety latch for high-pressure hose Union nut for high-pressure hose Nozzle Selector sleeve for the working pressure High-pressure hose Handle Upper holder for spray attachment High-pressure hose connection Hose reel Crank for hose reel Button for height adjustmen
English Fuse, slow (char- 16 A acteristic "C" or "K"): 10 A 5) Protection class: I Type of protection: IP X5 5) 230 V - 240 V / 50 Hz version Specifications Electrical specifications RE 143, RE 143 PLUS 1), 4) Power supply: 230 V / 1~ / 50 Hz 220 V / 1~ / 50 Hz 2) 220 V / 1~ / 60 Hz 3) Power output: 2.9 kW 1) 3) 2.2 kW 2) 2.8 kW 4) Ampere rating: 12.6 A 1) 10 A 2) 13.2 A 3) 12.
English Dimensions High-pressure hose RE 143, RE 163 RE 143: Length approx.: Width approx.: Height approx.: 386 mm 377 mm 711 mm RE 143 PLUS, RE 163 PLUS Length approx.: Width approx.: Height approx.: 386 mm 377 mm 787 mm Weight 24 kg 26.4 kg 25 kg 27.2 kg 24 kg 26.4 kg RE 163 PLUS Device: Ready for operation: 24 For information on compliance with the REACH regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 see www.stihl.com/reach.
English Spray lance, straight – lengths 350, 500, 1070, 1800 or 2500 mm. Special Accessories Spray lance, angled – length 1070 mm; spray lance, angled – do not direct around blind corners behind which other people may be concealed. Pipe cleaning kit in lengths 10 or 20 m 669BA010 KN Rotary nozzle with spray lance – length 950 mm – for large areas and very stubborn dirt.
English Troubleshooting Before working on the machine, unplug the power cord, turn off the water supply and actuate the spray gun until the pressure has been relieved.
English Before working on the machine, unplug the power cord, turn off the water supply and actuate the spray gun until the pressure has been relieved.
English Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Users of this machine may only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this user manual. All other repairs must be carried out by a servicing dealer. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are regularly given the opportunity to attend training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information.
English Measured sound power level RE 143 RE 143 PLUS RE 163 RE 163 PLUS 84.8 dB(A) 1) 87.6 dB(A) 2) 88.7 dB(A) 3) 90.5 dB(A) 1) 91 dB(A) 4) 86.6 dB(A) 1) 87.6 dB(A) 5) 92.8 dB(A) 1) Guaranteed sound power level Waiblingen, 11 March 2016 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co.
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