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Adding detergent
Open the cap of the detergent
N
tank A and unscrew the cap from
detergent container B
Fill detergent tank or container with
N
STIHL detergent diluted as
specified – STIHL recommends
using STIHL detergent
Add detergent from tank A
Reclose the cap of the detergent
N
tank
Use the detergent metering knob to
N
adjust the amount of detergent to be
added – as shown in picture
Detergent metering knob
centered:
Detergent metering knob
to the left:
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Add detergent from container B
Screw cover with intake hose onto
N
detergent container
The cap has a standard thread and fits
all standard detergent containers.
Use the detergent metering knob to
N
adjust the amount of detergent to be
added – as shown in picture
Detergent metering knob
centered:
Detergent metering knob
to the right:
Cleaning
When applying detergent, start at
N
the bottom and work upwards
To achieve a better result, spray the
0 % (min)
detergent on the dry surface and let it sit
for a few minutes.
5 % (max)
Detergent must not be allowed to dry on
the object to be cleaned.
Rinse detergent system
The detergent system can be rinsed if
detergent is no longer to be added, at
the end of work or between switching
from tank A to container B (or visa
versa):
Set the detergent metering knob to
N
"0" (centered)
Let the high-pressure cleaner
N
continue to run with the spray gun
open until no more detergent comes
out of the nozzle
Precisely calculating/setting the
detergent concentration
For a few detergents, the concentration
must be very precisely set. In this case,
measure the water flow and detergent
consumption.
Set the detergent metering knob to
N
"0" % (min)
Hold the spray gun in a suitable
N
empty receptacle (> 20 l) and
actuate for exactly 1 minute
Measure the quantity of water "Q" in
N
0 % (min)
the container
Fill 2 liters of detergent diluted as
5 % (max)
N
directed into a suitable container
(with a scale of 0.1 l) – STIHL
recommends the use of genuine
STIHL detergents
Hold the intake hose in the
N
container
Set the detergent metering knob to
N
the desired concentration: 0 %
(min) to 5 % (max)
RE 661, RE 661 PLUS, RE 961 PLUS