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  • Page 1 STIHL RE 143, 163 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    English Contents Dear Customer, Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Thank you for choosing a quality engineered STIHL product. Techniques Assembling the Unit It has been built using modern Transporting the Unit production techniques and comprehensive quality assurance.

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    Engineering improvements fatal injury. cleaning, servicing, replacement of parts – STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. For this unplug the power plug! reason we may modify the design, Spray (aerosols) may form engineering and appearance of our –...
  • Page 5 Comply with national safety machine model before: Have permissible excess pressure regulations, e.g. issued by your STIHL dealer or another of the machine. employers' liability insurance expert show you how to use it The permissible excess associations, social security safely.
  • Page 6 EN 166. The high-pressure cleaner STIHL recommends the – Make sure that the can be used to clean surfaces, use of genuine STIHL safety goggles fit motor vehicles, machines, parts and accessories. correctly. tanks, facades or stables and These have been...
  • Page 7 English Antifreeze is recommended if Always use detergent in WARNING – the machine and accessories the specified dosage – If drinking water has are to be transported at follow the corresponding – passed through the back temperatures near or below instructions for use of the flow preventer, it can no 0 °C (32 °F) - see “Storage”.
  • Page 8 English High-pressure hose and Electrical connection WARNING – spray attachment in good WARNING Route the connecting cord condition (clean, moving and extension cord properly: easily) and correctly Minimize the risk of electrical assembled shock: Observe the minimum – cross-section of the For good control of the Voltage and frequency of –...
  • Page 9 English don't let the cord rub Keep the high-pressure Never direct the – against edges or pointed cleaner as far away as high-pressure jet or sharp objects possible from the object being or water hose cleaned. against the don't squeeze the cord –...
  • Page 10 English pencil jet, e. g. from the rotary is in good condition before Unplug the power plug – nozzle. Maintain a sufficient continuing work - refer also to from the socket distance between the high- the chapter "Before starting Disconnect water intake –...

  • Page 11: Assembling The Unit

    (3) STIHL recommends the use Connector on water inlet of genuine STIHL spare parts. Such parts have been Slide the upper holder into the optimized for the machine and mount on the handle and fasten it the user's requirements.

  • Page 12: Transporting The Unit

    English Transporting the Unit Fitting, removing spray lance Height adjustable handle Remove the screws (1) from the spray gun holder Unscrew screw (2) Pull back and hold the coupling (1) Push the spray lance (2) into the mount on the spray gun, or pull it out Press button (1) and pull handle (2) to remove the spray gun, upward as far as it will go...

  • Page 13: Fitting, Removing High-Pressure Hose

    English High-pressure hose and spray gun Fitting, removing high- Connecting the water supply pressure hose Fitting Connect the water hose High-pressure hose on machine Briefly rinse out the water hose with water before connecting it to the The high-pressure hose is already machine to prevent sand and other dirt connected.

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Pressureless Water Supply

    English Connection to the drinking water main Switch off the machine Connecting to a pressureless Connect spray attachment water supply Switch on the machine with the The high-pressure cleaner can only be spray gun open used in suction operation with the Actuate the spray gun several times suction set (special accessory).

  • Page 15: Connecting To Power Supply

    English Connection to the power supply socket Connecting to Power Supply Switching On Before connection to the power supply, The voltage and frequency of the Turn on water supply check that the machine is switched off – machine (see rating plate) must match see "Switching off the machine"...

  • Page 16: Working

    English High-pressure hose Working NOTICE Actuating the spray gun Do not buckle or loop the high-pressure hose. Point the spray gun at the object to be cleaned – never at persons! Do not place any heavy objects on the high-pressure hose, and do not drive Point the rotary nozzle downwards Turn the nozzle sleeve –...

  • Page 17: Adding Detergent

    5 % (max) storage. Fill detergent tank with STIHL When applying detergent, start at detergent diluted as specified the bottom and work upwards Fitting Seal the filling opening of the...
  • Page 18 Pour 2 liters of detergent diluted as 16.6 % directed into a suitable container Pull out the detergent tank 1:10 (with a scale of 0.1 l) – STIHL Unscrew the cap with intake hose recommends the use of genuine Example: from the detergent tank...

  • Page 19: Tips For Operation

    English Detergents: Tips for operation Switching Off The cleaning effect can be improved by using detergents. The corresponding The following information and examples exposure time (dependent on the of application make work easier and detergent used) increases the cleaning contribute to achieving an optimum performance.

  • Page 20: After Finishing Work

    English After use After Finishing Work Storing the Machine Roll the high-pressure hose and Unplug the power plug from the Store the machine in a dry room where it power cable up on the brackets socket is protected from frost. provided for this purpose –...

  • Page 21: First Use After Long Periods Of Storage

    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. Connect the machine to the water supply and flush thoroughly with tap water, leave the power cord unplugged while doing so...

  • Page 22: Maintenance And Care

    English Maintenance and Care The following maintenance intervals apply in normal operating conditions. The spec- ified intervals must be shortened accordingly for longer daily working hours. If the machine is only used occasionally, the intervals can be extended accordingly. visual inspection (condition, leaks) Complete machine clean clean...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    English Greasing couplings Maintenance NOTICE Always remove the spray lance before The couplings on the spray gun for Always unplug the power cord before cleaning the nozzle connecting the high-pressure hose and servicing or cleaning the machine. the spray lance must be greased as Rinse spray lance with water from required.

  • Page 24: Main Parts

    English Main Parts 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 10 Handle 11 Upper holder for spray attachment 12 High-pressure hose connection 13 Hose reel 14 Crank for hose reel 15 Button for height adjustment of...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    English Fuse, slow (char- 16 A Max. kickback force: 25.1 N Specifications acteristic "C" or 20.2 N "K"): 10 A 28.6 N Protection class: I Electrical specifications 25.3 N Type of 230 V / 50 Hz version protection: IP X5 220 V / 50 Hz version RE 143, RE 143 PLUS 230 V - 240 V / 50 Hz version...
  • Page 26 Height approx.: 711 mm RE 163: 9 m, DN 06, steel REACH regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 braided RE 143 PLUS, RE 163 PLUS see www.stihl.com/reach. RE 163 PLUS: 12 m, DN 06, steel braided Length approx.: 386 mm Width approx.:...

  • Page 27: Special Accessories

    Other special accessories Detergents and care products – for various spheres of application Rotary washing brush – exchangeable Ask your STIHL servicing dealer for brush insert. current information about this and other special accessories. Wash brush – for mounting on straight or angled spray lances.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    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. Fault Cause Remedy Motor does not run when switched on Mains voltage is too low or improper Check electrical connection (hums when switched on) Check plug, cable and switch...
  • Page 29 Detergent tank is empty Fill detergent tank Detergent intake is clogged Eliminate clog Venturi nozzle is worn Have the machine checked by a servicing dealer STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers RE 143, RE 143 PLUS, RE 163, RE 163 PLUS...

  • Page 30: Maintenance And Repairs

    When repairing the machine, only use number: replacement parts which have been Series: RE 163, approved by STIHL for this power tool or Information concerning disposal is RE 163 PLUS are technically identical. Only use high- available from a STIHL servicing dealer.
  • Page 31 English Measured sound power level Waiblingen, 11 March 2016 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG RE 143 84.8 dB(A) 87.6 dB(A) 88.7 dB(A) RE 143 PLUS 90.5 dB(A) 91 dB(A) RE 163 86.6 dB(A) 87.6 dB(A) Thomas Elsner RE 163 PLUS 92.8 dB(A)
  • Page 32 0458-680-8321-B www.stihl.com *04586808321B* 0458-680-8321-B...

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