Stihl RE 120 PLUS, RE 130 PLUS, RE 140 PLUS Instruction Manual
RE 120 PLUS, 130 PLUS,
140 PLUS
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Instruction Manual
English
Contents
1 Introduction................................................. 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual.........................2
3 Overview..................................................... 3
4 Safety Precautions......................................4
5 Preparing the pressure washer for operation
.................................................................. 10
6 Assembling the pressure washer..............11
7 Connecting to a water source................... 12
8 Connecting the pressure washer to the
power supply.............................................14
9 Switching the pressure washer on and off 14
10 Operating the pressure washer.................15
11 After Finishing Work..................................17
12 Transporting..............................................17
13 Storing.......................................................18
14 Cleaning....................................................18
15 Maintenance............................................. 19
16 Repairing...................................................19
17 Troubleshooting........................................ 19
18 Specifications............................................20
19 Spare Parts and Accessories....................22
20 Disposal.................................................... 22
21 EC Declaration of Conformity................... 22
22 UKCA Declaration of Conformity.............. 23
1 Introduction
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and
manufacture our quality products to meet our
customers’ requirements. The products are
designed for reliability even under extreme con‐
ditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service quality.
Our dealers guarantee competent advice and
instruction as well as comprehensive service
support.
STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐
tainable and responsible handling of natural
resources. This user manual is intended to help
you use your STIHL product safely and in an
environmentally friendly manner over a long
service life.
We thank you for your confidence in us and hope
you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.
2 Guide to Using this Manual
2.1 Applicable documents
The local safety regulations apply.
► In addition to this Instruction Manual please
read the following documents, make sure you
have understood them and keep them in a
safe place for future reference:
Instruction Manual and packaging of the
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accessory used
Instruction Manual and packaging of the
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detergent used
2.2 Warning Notices in Text
DANGER
■ This notice refers to risks which result in seri‐
ous or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by
taking the precautions mentioned.
WARNING
■ This notice refers to risks which can result in
serious or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by
taking the precautions mentioned.
NOTICE
■ This notice refers to risks which can result in
damage to property.
► Damage to property can be avoided by tak‐
ing the precautions mentioned.
2.3 Symbols in Text
This symbol refers to a chapter in this
instruction manual.
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3 Overview
3.1 High-pressure washer
1 Compartments
The compartments are used to store the sup‐
plied nozzles.
2 Holders
The holder is used for storing the cleaning
pin.
3 Shelf
The compartment is used for storing other
nozzles from the pressure washer accessory
range.
4 Connecting cable
The connecting cable connects the high-pres‐
sure washer to the mains plug.
5 Mains plug
The mains plug connects the connecting
cable to a socket.
6 Clip
The clip attaches the mains plug to the coiled
connecting cable.
7 Holders
The holder can be rotated; it serves to
remove and store the connecting cable.
8 Flap
The flap covers the nozzles, the connecting
cord and the cleaning pin.
9 Holders
The holder is used for storing the spray gun.
10 Crank handle
The crank handle is used to turn the hose
reel.
11 Hose reel
The hose reel is used to roll up the high-pres‐
sure hose.
12 High-pressure hose
The high-pressure hose transports the water
from the high-pressure pump to the spray
gun.
13 Guide bar (only RE 130 PLUS and
140 PLUS)
The guide bar guides the high-pressure hose
onto the hose reel from the front.
14 Holders
The holder is used for storing the spray
attachment.
15 Connector
The connector connects the high-pressure
hose with the spray gun.
16 Rotary switch
The rotary switch is used to switch the pres‐
sure washer on and off.
17 Connector
The connector is used to connect the water
hose.
18 Carrying handle
The carrying handle is used to carry the highpressure washer.
19 Handle
The handle is used when carrying and mov‐
ing the high-pressure washer.
20 Holders
The holder is used to store the spraying set.
21 Trigger switch lockout
The trigger switch lockout blocks the adjust‐
ment of the handle.
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3.2 Spray attachment
1 Spray lance
The spray lance connects the spray gun to
the nozzle.
2 Spray gun
The spray gun is used to hold and control the
spray attachment.
3 Retaining latch
The retaining latch releases the trigger.
4 Trigger
The trigger opens and closes the valve in the
spray gun. The trigger starts and stops the
water jet.
5 Locking lever
The locking lever holds the connector in the
spray gun.
6 Cleaning pin
The cleaning pin is used to clean the nozzles.
7 Spraying set
The spraying set is used when cleaning with
detergents.
8 Spray nozzle
The spray nozzle adds the detergent to the
water.
9 Bottle
The bottle contains the detergent.
10 Rotary nozzle
The rotary nozzle creates a strong, rotating
water jet.
11 Fan-jet nozzle
The fan-jet nozzle produces a flat water jet.
4 Safety Precautions
4.1 Warning Symbols
The warning symbols on the high-pressure
washer have the following meanings:
3.3 Symbols
The symbols may appear on the pressure
washer, the spray attachment or the spraying
set. Their meaning is as follows:
In this position the retaining latch unlocks
the lever.
In this position the retaining latch locks the
lever.
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4.2 Intended Use
The pressure washer STIHL RE 120 PLUS,
130 PLUS and 140 PLUS is used for example to
Drain the spraying set before transport
or secure it so that it cannot topple
over and cannot move.
Do not dispose of product with the house‐
hold refuse.
Guaranteed sound power level in
accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC
in dB(A) so that noise levels of different
products can be compared.
These symbols denote original STIHL
spare parts and original STIHL acces‐
sories.
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
Wear safety glasses.
Do not direct the water jet at
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people and animals.
Do not direct the water jet at
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electrical systems, electrical
connections, sockets and live
cables.
Do not direct the water jet at
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electrical appliances and the
high-pressure washer itself.
If the connecting cable or the extension
cord is damaged: Unplug the mains
plug from the socket.
Do not connect the high-pressure
washer directly to the drinking water
main.
Switch off high-pressure washer during
breaks from operation and before
transport, storage, servicing or repair.
Do not use, transport and store the
high-pressure washers at temperatures
below 0 °C.
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The user can identify and assess the
clean vehicles, trailers, patios, paths and
facades.
The high-pressure washer is not suitable for
commercial use.
The high-pressure washer must not be used in
the rain.
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dangers of the pressure washer.
The user is of legal age or
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the user is trained in a pro‐
fession in accordance with
national regulations under
WARNING
■ Using the high-pressure washer other than for
its intended use can result in serious injuries
or death and damage to property.
►
Always use the high-pressure washer as
described in this user manual.
The pressure washer STIHL RE 120 PLUS,
130 PLUS und 140 PLUS is not designed to be
used for:
Cleaning asbestos cement and similar surfa‐
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ces
Cleaning surfaces painted or varnished with
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paints containing lead
Cleaning surfaces which come into contact
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with foodstuffs
Cleaning the high-pressure washer itself
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4.3 Requirements concerning the
user
WARNING
■
Users who have not received instruction are
not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the pressure washer. The user or other peo‐
ple may be seriously injured or killed.
► Read the Instruction Manual, make
sure you have understood it and
keep it in a safe place for reference.
► If allowing another person to use the pres‐
sure washer: Give them the Instruction
Manual as well.
►
Make sure that the user fulfills the following
requirements:
The user is rested.
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This machine must not be
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used by persons (including
children) with reduced
physical, sensory or men‐
tal capabilities or lack of
experience and knowl‐
edge.
supervision.
The user has received
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instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other
expert before operating
the pressure washer for
the first time.
The user is not under the influence of
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alcohol, medicines or drugs.
► If in any doubt: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer.
4.4 Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■ Objects may be thrown into the air at high
speed while working. The user may be injured.
► Wear close fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses tested to
standard EN 166 or national stand‐
ards and bearing the corresponding
mark are available to buy.
►
Wear a long sleeved, close fitting top and
long trousers.
■ Spray (aerosols) may form while operating.
Breathing in aerosols can be harmful to health
and trigger allergic reactions.
►
Carry out a risk assessment according to
the surface to be cleaned and the surround‐
ing area.
►
If the risk assessment shows formation of
aerosols: Wear a respirator of protection
class FFP2 or equivalent protection class.
■
Wearing unsuitable footwear can cause the
user to slip and fall. The user may be injured.
► Wear sturdy, enclosed footwear with non-
slip soles.
4.5 Work area and surroundings
WARNING
■
Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of the dangers of the pressure washer
and objects being thrown into the air and can‐
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not assess them. Bystanders, children and
animals may be seriously injured and property
may be damaged.
►Keep bystanders, children
and animals away from the
work area.
►Do not leave the pressure
washer unattended.
►Ensure that children cannot
play with the pressure
washer.
■
If you work in the rain or in a damp environ‐
ment, an electric shock may occur. The user
may be seriously injured or killed and the pres‐
sure washer may be damaged.
►
Do not use in rain.
► Position the pressure washer so that it will
not be wet by dripping water.
► Position the pressure washer outside the
wet work area.
■ Electrical components of the pressure washer
can produce sparks. Sparks can cause fires
and explosions in a flammable or explosive
environment. This can result in serious injuries
or death and damage to property.
►
Do not work in a flammable environment or
in an explosive environment.
4.6 Safe condition
The high-pressure washer is in a safe condition if
the following conditions are fulfilled:
The high-pressure washer is undamaged.
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The high-pressure hose, the couplings and the
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spray attachment are undamaged.
The spray attachment is correctly attached.
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The connecting cable, the extension cord and
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their plugs are undamaged.
The high-pressure washer is clean and dry.
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The spray attachment is clean.
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The controls function properly and have not
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been modified.
An original STIHL accessory for this high-pres‐
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sure washer is fitted.
The accessories are correctly attached.
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WARNING
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If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
►
Never use a damaged high-pressure
washer.
► Never use a damaged high-pressure hose,
couplings or spray attachment.
► Always attach the spray attachment as
described in this User Manual.
► Never use a damaged connecting cable,
extension cord or mains plug.
► If the high-pressure washer is dirty or wet:
clean the high-pressure washer and allow it
to dry.
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If the spray attachment is dirty: Clean the
spray attachment.
► Do not modify the high-pressure washer.
► If the controls do not work: Do not operate
the high-pressure washer.
► Fit original STIHL accessories for this high-
pressure washer.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
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Do not insert objects into the openings in
the high-pressure washer.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.7 Working
WARNING
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In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work. This may
result in the user stumbling, falling and suffer‐
ing serious injury.
►
Keep calm and plan your work.
► In poor light conditions and poor visibility:
Do not operate the high-pressure washer.
► Use the high-pressure washer on your own.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and keep your
balance. If you have to work at a height:
Use a mobile elevating work platform or
secure scaffolding.
►
If you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.
■ If the high-pressure washer starts behaving
differently or in an unusual way while operat‐
ing, the high-pressure washer may be in an
unsafe condition. This may result in serious
injury to people and damage to property.
►
Stop working, unplug the mains plug from
the socket and consult a STIHL dealer.
► The high-pressure washer must always be
operated in an upright position.
► To ensure an adequate exchange of cool‐
ing air, do not cover the high-pressure
washer.
■
When the spray gun trigger is released, the
high-pressure pump switches off automatically
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and water stops flowing out of the nozzle. The
high-pressure washer is then in stand-by
mode and is still switched on. If the spray gun
trigger is squeezed, the high-pressure pump
switches on again automatically and water
flows out of the nozzle. This may result in seri‐
ous injury to people and damage to property.
►
When not operating the machine: Lock the
spray gun trigger.
► Switch off the high-pressure washer.
► Unplug the mains plug of the high-pressure
washer from the socket.
■ At temperatures below 0° C water can freeze
on the surface to be cleaned and in the com‐
ponents of the high-pressure washer. The
user may slip, fall and be seriously injured.
Damage to property may occur.
►
Do not use the high-pressure washer at
temperatures below 0° C.
■ Pulling on the high-pressure hose, water hose
or connecting cable can cause the high-pres‐
sure washer to move and topple over. Dam‐
age to property may occur.
►
Do not pull on the high-pressure hose,
water hose or connecting cable.
■ If the high-pressure washer is placed on a
sloping, uneven or soft surface it may move
and topple over. Damage to property may
occur.
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Place the high-pressure washer on a hori‐
zontal, flat, hard surface.
■ If working at a height, the high-pressure
washer or the spray attachment may fall to the
ground. This may result in serious injury to
people and damage to property.
►
Use a lift bucket or secure scaffolding.
► Do not place the high-pressure washer in a
lift bucket or on scaffolding.
► If the high-pressure hose does not have
sufficient reach: Extend the high-pressure
hose by connecting a high-pressure hose
extension.
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Secure the spray attachment so that it can‐
not fall.
■ The water jet may detach asbestos fibers from
surfaces. Asbestos fibers may spread through
the air after drying and be breathed in. Breath‐
ing in asbestos fibers can be harmful to health.
►
Do not clean surfaces containing asbestos.
■ The water jet may remove oil from vehicles or
machinery. The oily water may enter the soil,
the water system or the drains. That would
create an environmental hazard.
►
Vehicles or machinery should only be
cleaned at places where there is an oil trap
in the water drain.
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In combination with leaded paint the water jet
can form leaded aerosols and leaded water.
Leaded aerosols and leaded water may enter
the soil, the water system or the drains. Inhal‐
ing aerosols can be harmful to health and trig‐
ger allergic reactions. That would create an
environmental hazard.
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Do not clean surfaces that are painted or
lacquered with leaded paint.
■ The water jet can damage sensitive surfaces.
Damage to property may occur.
► Do not clean sensitive surfaces with the
rotary nozzle.
► Sensitive surfaces made of rubber, fabric,
wood and similar materials should be
cleaned at a lower operating pressure and
from a greater distance.
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If while in use the rotary nozzle is immersed in
dirty water and then operated, the rotary noz‐
zle may be damaged.
►
Do not use the rotary nozzle with dirty
water.
► If cleaning a container: Empty the container
and allow the water to flow away while
cleaning it.
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Easily combustible and explosive liquids that
are sucked in can cause fires and explosions.
Persons may be seriously or fatally injured
and property may be damaged.
►
Do not suck in or spread easily combustible
or explosive liquids.
■ Drawing in irritant, corrosive and toxic liquids
can endanger health and damage components
of the high-pressure washer. Persons may be
seriously or fatally injured and property may
be damaged.
►
Do not suck in or spread irritating, caustic
or toxic liquids.
■ The strong water jet can seriously injure peo‐
ple and animals and cause damage to prop‐
erty.
► Do not direct the water jet at
people and animals.
► Do not direct the water jet at places that are
not fully visible.
► Do not use the water jet to clean clothing
while wearing it.
► Do not use the water jet to clean shoes or
boots while wearing them.
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■ If electrical equipment, electrical connections,
sockets and live power cords come into con‐
tact with water, electric shock may result. Per‐
sons may be seriously or fatally injured and
property may be damaged.
► Do not direct the water jet at
electrical systems, electrical
connections, sockets and live
cables.
►
Do not direct the water jet at the connecting
cable or extension cable.
■ If electrical appliances or the high-pressure
washer come into contact with water, electric
shock may result. The user may be seriously
injured or killed and property may be dam‐
aged.
► Do not direct the water jet at
electrical appliances and the
high-pressure washer itself.
► Keep electrical appliances and the high-
pressure washer away from the surface to
be cleaned.
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An incorrectly routed high-pressure hose may
suffer damage. As a result of the damage,
water under high pressure may escape uncon‐
trolled into the surrounding area. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
►
Do not direct the water jet at the high-pres‐
sure hose.
► Route the high-pressure hose so that it is
not under tension or tangled.
► Route the high-pressure hose so that it will
not be damaged, kinked or crushed, or cha‐
fed.
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Protect the high-pressure hose from heat,
oil and chemicals.
■ An incorrectly routed water hose may suffer
damage and people may trip over it. People
may be injured and the water hose may be
damaged.
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Do not direct the water jet at the water
hose.
► Route and mark the water hose so that
people will not trip over it.
► Route the water hose so that it is not under
tension or tangled.
► Route the water hose so that it will not be
damaged, kinked or crushed, or chafed.
► Protect the water hose from heat, oil and
chemicals.
■ The strong water jet produces reactive forces.
The user may lose control of the spraying sys‐
tem due to the reaction forces that occur. The
user may be seriously injured and property
damage may occur.
► Hold the spray gun with both hands.
► Work as described in this user manual.
4.8 Detergents
WARNING
■ If detergents come into contact with the skin or
eyes, the skin or eyes may be irritated.
► Observe the user manual for the detergent.
► Avoid contact with detergents.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas
of skin with plenty of water and soap.
► If eye contact occurs: Flush eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and
consult a doctor.
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Using the wrong or inappropriate detergent
can damage the pressure washer or the sur‐
face of the object being cleaned and be harm‐
ful to the environment.
►
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL detergents.
► Observe the user manual for the detergent.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.9 Connecting the water supply
WARNING
■
Releasing the spray gun trigger causes a kick‐
back in the water hose. A kickback can force
dirty water back into the drinking water main.
This can pollute the drinking water.
► Do not connect the high-pressure
washer directly to the drinking water
main.
► Observe the regulations of the water supply
company. If required, use proper system
separation (e.g. backflow preventer) when
connecting to the drinking water system.
■
Dirty or sandy water can damage components
of the pressure washer.
► Use clean water.
► If using dirty or sandy water: Use a water fil‐
ter with the pressure washer.
■ If the water supply to the pressure washer is
insufficient, components of the pressure
washer may be damaged.
►
Turn tap fully on.
► Make sure there is a sufficient supply of
water to the pressure washer, 18.
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