Bosch Appliances 125 User Manual

Robert Bosch GmbH

Power Tools Division
70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Germany

www.bosch-garden.com

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Safety Notes

Before start-up please read these in­structions!

Before using the machine please read
the operating instructions for your
unit and comply in particular with
these safety instructions. Please
keep the instructions safe for later
use.

The warning and information signs attached to
the unit provide important information for safe
operation.

Apart from the information in the operating in­structions comply with the general safety reg­ulations and regulations for the prevention of
accidents.

Never direct the water jet at peo­ple, animals, the unit or electric
components.

Power supply

f The voltage indicated on the rating plate

must correspond to the voltage of the power
source.

f We recommend that this equipment is only

connected into a socket which is protected
by a circuit-breaker that would be actuated
by a 30 mA residual current.

f If the supply cord is damaged, it must be re-

placed by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.

f Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.

f Do not pull plug while operating the device.

f Do not run over, crush or pull the power sup-

ply cable or extension lead, otherwise it may
be damaged. Protect the cable from heat, oil
and sharp edges.

f Do not use the appliance, if the power supply

cable or important parts, e. g. high-pressure
hose, trigger gun or safety devices are dam­aged.

f Warning: Inadequate extension cords can be

dangerous.

f If an extension cord is used, the plug and

socket must be of watertight construction.
The extension cord must have a cross section
in accordance with the operating instruc­tions and be protected against splashed wa­ter. The connection must not be in water.

f When replacing plugs on the power supply

cable or extension lead the spray water
guard and mechanical stability must remain
intact.

Water connection

f Comply with the regulations of your water

supply company.

f All connecting hoses must have properly

sealed joints.

f The appliance should never be used on the

drinking water supply without a back flow
valve. Water which has passed the back flow
valve is regarded as undrinkable.

f The high-pressure hose must not be dam-

aged (danger of bursting). A damaged high­pressure hose must be replaced immediate­ly. Only use hoses and connections recom­mended by the manufacturer.

f High-pressure hoses, fittings and couplings

are important for the safety of the appliance.
Use only hoses, fittings and couplings recom­mended by the manufacturer.

Application

f Before use, check that the unit and operating

equipment are in perfect condition and are
safe to operate. Do not use the unit if it is not
in perfect condition.

f Do not direct the jet against yourself or oth-

ers in order to clean clothes or footwear.

f Never draw in solvent-containing liquids, un-

diluted acids, acetone or solvents! This in­cludes petrol, paint thinners, heating oil. The
sprayed vapour is highly flammable, explo­sive and toxic.

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f The appropriate safety regulations must be

observed when using the unit in dangerous
areas (e.g. petrol stations). It is forbidden to
operate the unit in potentially explosive loca­tions.

f The unit must be placed on a solid base.

f Only use detergents recommended by the

manufacturer and comply with the applica­tion, disposal and warning instructions of the
detergent manufacturers.

f All current-conducting components in the

working area must be protected against
splashed water.

f The gun trigger must not be jammed in posi-

tion “ON” during operation.

f Wear suitable protective clothing to protect

against splashing from some parts. Do not
use the appliance within the range of per­sons unless they also wear protective cloth­ing.

f Vehicle tyres/tyre valves may only be cleaned

from a minimum distance of 30 cm, other­wise the vehicle tyre/tyre valve could be
damaged by the high-pressure jet. The first
indication of this is a discoloration of the
tyre. Damaged vehicle tyres/tyre valves can
be extremely dangerous.

f Materials containing asbestos and other ma-

terials which contain substances which are
hazardous to your health must not be
sprayed.

f Detergents must not be used undiluted. The

products are safe to use as they contain no
acids, alkalis or substances which are detri­mental to the environment. We recommend
that the detergents are kept out of the reach
of children. If detergent comes into contact
with the eyes, wash immediately with plenty
of water and if swallowed contact a doctor
immediately.

Operation

f The operator must use the unit in accordance

with the regulations. He/she must take local
conditions into account and be aware of oth­er people, especially children, when operat­ing the unit.

f The unit may only be used by authorised per-

sons who have received training or have
demonstrated their ability to operate the
unit. The unit must not be operated by chil­dren or juveniles (danger of accidents due to
incorrect use of the unit). Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.

f The unit is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of ex­perience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction con­cerning use of the unit by a person responsi­ble for their safety.

f The unit must never be left unsupervised

while the unit is switched on.

f The water jet from the high-pressure nozzle

produces a recoil on the gun. You should
therefore hold the gun and spray lance firmly
with both hands.

Transport

f Switch off the motor and secure the unit be-

fore transporting.

Maintenance

f Switch off the unit prior to all cleaning and

maintenance work and before replacing com­ponents. Pull out the mains plug if the unit is
mains-operated.

f Repairs may only be carried out by author-

ised Bosch Service Centres.

Accessories and spare parts

f Only use accessories and spare parts which

have been approved by Bosch. Original ac­cessories and spare parts guarantee that the
unit can be operated safely and without any
breakdowns.

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Product Description and Speci­fications

Read all safety warnings and all in­structions. Failure to follow the warn-

ings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious inju­ry.

Intended Use

The product is intended for cleaning areas and
objects outside the house, tools, vehicles and
boats, if the appropriate accessories such as
cleaning agents approved by Bosch are used.

Intended use is related to operation within 0° C
and 40° C ambient temperature.

This product should not be used for profession­al use.

Delivery Scope

Carefully remove the pressure washer from its
packaging and check that you have all the fol­lowing items:

– Power washer
– Power gun
–4 Jet-lance
– Flexi-jet-lance (Aquatak Clic 135,

Aquatak Clic 140)
– Inlet Connector
– Detergent tank with cap
– Handle
– 4 x Accessory holders
– Hardware pack incl. screws
– Operating instructions

When parts are missing or damaged, please con­tact your dealer.

Product Features

The numbering of the components shown refers
to the representation of the pressure washer on
the graphic pages.

1 Handle

2 Detergent tank

3 High pressure hose

4 Main switch

5 Inlet Connector

6 Supply cable

7 4 Jet-lance

8 Power gun

9 Trigger

10 Trigger safety lock

11 Serial number

12 Screws for handle assembly

13 Screws for holder assembly

14 Clip to secure the high pressure hose

15 Water inlet connection

16 Strainer

Accessories shown or described are not part of the
standard delivery scope of the product. A complete
overview of accessories can be found in our acces­sories program.

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Technical Data

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Power washer Aquatak

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Article number

Rated power

Supply Temperature max.

Supply rate min.

Supply pressure max.

Working pressure

Max. pressure

Flow rate

3 600 H79 0.. 3 600 H79 1.. 3 600 H79 2.. 3 600 H79 3..

W18002000 2100 2300

°C 60 60 60 60

l/min 9 999

MPa* 0 – 0.6 0–0.6 0–0.6 0–0.6

MPa* 9 9.5 10 10.5

MPa* 12.5 13 13.5 14

l/min 6.8 7.2 7.5 7.8

Flexi-jet-Lance

High pressure hose

Detergent tank capacity

m69912

l1111

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Weight according to
EPTA-Procedure 01/2003

Protection class

Serial number

*0.6 MPa= 6 bar/ 9 MPa= 90 bar/ 9.5 MPa= 95 bar/ 10 MPa= 100 bar/ 10.5 MPa= 105 bar/ 12.5 MPa= 125 bar/
13 MPa= 130 bar/13.5 MPa=135 bar /14 MPa =140 bar

Noise/Vibration Information

Measured sound values determined according
to 2000/ 14/EC (1.60 m height, 1 m distance
away).

Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the
product are: Sound pressure level 80 dB(A);
sound power level 87 dB(A). Uncertainty
K=3 dB.

Vibration total values (triax vector sum) deter­mined according to EN 60335:
Vibration emission value a
Uncertainty K =1 m/s

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kg 16.9 17.5 24.3 24.9

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See serial number 11 (rating plate) on pressure washer.

2000/14/EC: Guaranteed sound power level
90 dB(A). Conformity assessment procedure
according to Annex V.

Equipment category: 27

Technical file at:
Bosch Lawn and Garden Ltd., PT-LG/EAE,
Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1EY, England

Dr. Egbert Schneider
Senior Vice President
Engineering

Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen
Head of Product
Certification

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Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen

30.11.2010

the product described under “Technical data” is
in conformity with the following standards or
standardization documents: EN 60335 accord­ing to the provisions of the directives
2004/108/EC, 2006/42/EC, 2000/14/EC.

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Assembly

For Your Safety

f Warning! Switch off, remove plug from

mains before adjusting, cleaning or if cable

is cut, damaged or entangled.

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Your pressure washer is double insulated for
safety and requires no earth connection. The op­erating voltage is 230 V AC, 50 Hz (for non-EU
countries 220 V, 240 V as applicable). Only use
approved extension cables. Contact your Bosch
Service Centre for details.

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Your pressure washer requires an earth connec­tion. The operating voltage is 230 V AC, 50 Hz
(for non-EU countries 220 V, 240 V as applica­ble). Only use approved extension cables. Con­tact your Bosch Service Centre for details.

If you want to use an extension cable when op­erating your high pressure washer, only the fol­lowing cable dimensions should be used:

- 1.5 mm

- 2.5 mm

Note: If an extension cable is used it must be
earthed and connected through the plug to the
earth cable of your supply network in accord­ance with prescribed safety regulations.

If in doubt contact a qualified electrician or the
nearest Bosch Service Centre.

f WARNING! Inadequate extension cables

Cable connections should be kept dry and off
the ground.

It is recommended for increased electrical safe­ty to use a Residual Current Device (RCD) with
a tripping current of not more than 30 mA. Al­ways check your RCD every time you use it.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be re­placed by a Bosch Service Centre.

2

– max length 20 m

2

– max length 50 m

can be dangerous. Extension cable, plug

and socket must be of watertight construc-

tion and intended for outdoor use.

Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted

with an BS 1363/A approved electric plug with
internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362).
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets,
it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fit­ted in its place by an authorised customer serv­ice agent. The replacement plug should have the
same fuse rating as the original plug.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a
possible shock hazard and should never be in­serted into a mains socket elsewhere.
Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a resid­ual current device (RCD) with a rated residual
current of 30 mA or less.

Assembly

Assembly of Product (see figure A)

Fix the top handle 1 to the pressure washer us­ing screws 12.

Fix the holder to the pressure washer using
screws 13.

Slide detergent tank into position as shown.

Connecting high pressure gun to lance
(see figures B and E)

Insert the 4 jet-lance 7 into power gun 8. De­press and turn the jet-lance 90° clockwise to
lock in place.

Connecting high pressure hose to gun
(see figures C–D)

Join high pressure hose to gun as shown.

Secure with clip 14 as shown, check if secure by
pulling on high pressure hose.

Water connection (see figures H and J)

Screw inlet connector 5 onto machine water in­let connection 15.

Attach water supply hose (not supplied) to the
mains water supply and machine.

High pressure hose/Supply cable
(see figures I and K)

Pull out the pressure hose 3 and supply cable 6
of the pressure washer.

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To store pres­sure hose 3 or
supply cable
6, pull the

20 mm

20 mm

Note: Always pull out the pressure hose and
supply cable completely when using the pres­sure washer.

hose or cable
briefly (the
hose or cable
rolls up auto­matically).

Adjusting 4 Jet-lance (see figure F)

The 4 jet-lance has 4 different modes, which can
be selected by rotating the nozzle.

Low pressure fan jet – for application
of detergents.

High pressure fan jet – for cleaning
sensitive surfaces like cars, garden fur­niture etc.

Roto jet – for powerful cleaning of
larger areas like patios, driveways, etc.

Never use the roto jet mode to clean
motor vehicles.

Pencil jet – for cleaning with maxi­mum power in smaller areas e. g. bar­becues, chewing gum on patio etc.
Suitable for extremely dirty surfaces.

Operating with Detergents

f Only use Bosch approved detergents. Un-

suitable detergents may damage the unit

and the object being cleaned.

Fill the detergent tank 2 with diluted detergent,
as recommended.

To spray detergent rotate the nozzle of the
4 Jet-lance to low pressure fan jet mode.

Read the detergent label for additional instruc­tions.

Always wet the object first.

Apply detergent to the object from the bottom
up.

Give the detergent time to work, but never leave
it to dry.

Rinse from top and work downwards.

Flexi-jet-lance (depending on model)
(see figures B and E)

Turn the 4 jet-lance 7 90° anti-clockwise. Ex­tract the 4 jet-lance.

Insert the flexi-jet-lance into the power gun 8.
Depress and turn the flexi-jet-lance 90° clock­wise to lock in place.

Operation

Starting and Stopping (see figure G)

Before starting en­sure product is in
horizontal posi­tion.

Starting

Connect the product to the mains supply ensur­ing that the mains switch is in the off position.

Attach water supply hose (not supplied) to the
mains water supply and machine.

Open water tap.

Press the safety lock 10 to release the trigger 9.
Fully press the trigger 9 until there is a constant
flow of water to clear the air from the machine
and water supply hose. Release trigger 9. Press
the trigger safety lock 10.

Press on/off switch 4.

Point the power gun 8 downwards. Press the
trigger safety lock 10 to release the trigger 9.
Fully press the trigger 9.

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Autostop function

The machine is designed to switch off the motor
when the trigger 9 is released on the gun. This
feature relieves high pressure from the system
to achieve a longer lifetime and lower energy
consumption. (A short squeaking noise can oc­cur and is completely normal.)

Stopping

Release trigger 9. Press the trigger safety lock

10. The power gun is now locked and can not be

operated accidentally.

Press on/off switch 4.

Close water tap. Unplug the machine from the
mains supply.

Press the trigger safety lock 10 to release the
trigger 9. Fully press the trigger 9 until there is
no more water pressure in the machine. Release
trigger 9. Press the trigger safety lock 10.

Disconnect water supply hose from machine
and water supply.

Self priming function

The machine can also operate with water from
sources other than a water tap, e. g. ponds and
water butts due to the self priming function. The

use of an additional water filter (not supplied)
is highly recommended for this kind of use.

Make sure the water source is situated no more
than 1 m below the level of the machine.

Fill water supply hose (not supplied) with water
before connecting it to the machine. Running

the machine without water (running dry) will
damage it.

Run machine without lance attached until there
is a constant flow of water.

Turn off machine and connect lance.

Working Advice

General

Ensure that the pressure washer is on level
ground.

Do not kink or drive a motor vehicle over the
high pressure hose. Do not expose the high
pressure hose to sharp edges or corners.

Never use the roto jet mode to clean motor vehi­cles.

Troubleshooting

The following chart lists problem symptoms, possible causes and corrective action, if your pressure
washer does not operate properly. If these do not identify and correct the problem, contact your
service agent.

f Warning: Switch off and remove plug from mains before investigating fault.

Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

Motor refuses to start Plug not connected Connect plug

Mains socket faulty Use another socket

Fuse faulty/ blown Replace fuse

Extension cable damaged Try without extension cable

Motor stops Fuse faulty/ blown Replace fuse

Wrong mains voltage Check that mains voltage corre-

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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

Fuses blow Fuses incorrectly rated Change to a mains supply high-

er than the pressure washer
amp consumption

Excessive working pressure Nozzle partly blocked Clean nozzle (see figure L)

Pressure pulsating Air in the inlet water supply

hose/pump

Inadequate water supply Check that the water supply

Water strainer blocked Clean water strainer

Water supply hoses squeezed Straighten out kinked water

Pressure too low, but steady Nozzle worn Change the nozzle

Start/stop valve worn Activate trigger five times in

Motor starts up but no working
pressure

The pressure washer starts ir­regularly by itself

Water leaks from machine Leaking pump 6 drops per minute are permis-

No water supply Connect water supply

Water strainer clogged up Clean the water strainer

Pump/power gun leaky Contact your Bosch Service

Allow pressure washer to run
with open spray handle and
nozzle at low pressure until reg­ular working pressure is ob­tained

corresponds to specifications.
The minimum specification for
the water supply hose is 1/2" or
13 mm diameter

supply hoses

quick succession

Centre

sible. In case of more serious
leakage, you should contact
your Bosch Service Centre

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance

f Stop, remove plug from the power supply

and disconnect from water supply.

Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry

out the following maintenance regularly.

Regularly check for obvious defects such as
loose fixings, and worn or damaged compo­nents.

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Check that covers and guards are undamaged
and correctly fitted. Carry out necessary mainte­nance or repairs before using.

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 products.

In all correspondence and spare parts orders,
please always include the 10-digit article
number given on the type plate of the machine.

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Cleaning/inspecting the strainer
(see figure M)

Expose the strainer 16 in the machine water in­let connection by removing the inlet connector

5.

The strainer 16 can be easily removed with long
nose pliers. Rinse and replace. If damaged re­place.

Never use the pressure washer without the
strainer or a damaged strainer.

After use/Storage

Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly us­ing a soft brush or cloth. Do not use water, sol­vents or polishes. Remove all debris, especially
from the ventilation slots.

Frost will damage a pressure washer that has
not been completely emptied of water. To pre­pare machine for longer storage in cold condi­tions, run without connecting to water supply
for no more than 30 seconds. The machine
should be stored in a frost free room.

Do not place other objects on top of the ma­chine.

Ensure cables are not trapped when storing. Do
not kink high pressure hose.

After-sales Service and Customer As­sistance

Our after-sales service responds to your ques­tions concerning maintenance and repair of your
product as well as spare parts. Exploded views
and information on spare parts can also be
found under:

www.bosch-garden.com

Our customer service representatives can an­swer your questions concerning possible appli­cations and adjustment of products and acces­sories.

Great Britain

Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham
Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
Tel. Service: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Ireland

Origo Ltd.
Unit 23 Magna Drive
Magna Business Park
City West
Dublin 24
Tel. Service: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands

Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
Power Tools
Locked Bag 66
Clayton South VIC 3169
Customer Contact Center
Inside Australia:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Inside New Zealand:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Outside AU and NZ:
Phone: [phone]
www.bosch.com.au

Republic of South Africa

Customer service

Hotline: [phone]

Gauteng – BSC Service Centre

35 Roper Street, New Centre
Johannesburg
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

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KZN – BSC Service Centre

Unit E, Almar Centre
143 Crompton Street
Pinetown
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Western Cape – BSC Service Centre

Democracy Way, Prosperity Park
Milnerton
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Bosch Headquarters

Midrand, Gauteng
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Environmental Protection

Chemicals dangerous to the environment must
not be allowed to enter the ground, ground wa­ter or ponds, streams, etc.

For the use of cleaning agents, observe the in­structions on the package and the prescribed
concentration exactly.

For the cleaning of motor vehicles the local reg­ulations should be observed: Do not allow oil
sprayed off to enter into the ground water. Re­cycle raw materials instead of waste disposal.

Disposal

The pressure washer, accessories and packag­ing should be sorted for environmental-friendly
recycling.

Do not dispose of pressure washers into house­hold waste!

Only for EC countries:

According to the European direc­tive 2002/96/EC for Waste Electri­cal and Electronic Equipment and
its implementation into national
law, electrical and electronic

equipment that are no longer usa­ble must be collected separately and disposed
of in an environmentally correct manner.

Subject to change without notice.

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