Aquatak 1500 X - Pressure washer BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Aquatak 1500 X BOSCH

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Before start-up please read these instructions! Before using the machine please read the oper- ating 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 regula- tions for the prevention of accidents. Never direct the water jet at people, animals, the unit or electric components.

Warning: High pressure jets can be danger-

ous if subject to misuse. Power Supply ■ The voltage indicated on the rating plate must corre- spond to the voltage of the power source. ■ Class 1 units may only be connected to properly earthed power sources. ■ 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. ■ If an extension cord is used, the plug and socket must be of a water tight construction.

Warning: Inadequate extension cords can be danger-

ous. ■ Never touch the mains plug with wet hands. ■ Do not run over, crush or pull the power supply cable or extension lead, otherwise it may be damaged. Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges. ■ The extension lead must have a cross section in accord- ance with the operating instructions and be protected against splashed water. The connection must not be in water. Water connection ■ Comply with the regulations of your water supply com- pany. ■ All connecting hoses must have properly sealed joints. ■ The high-pressure hose must not be damaged (danger of bursting). A damaged high-pressure hose must be re- placed immediately. Only use hoses and connections recommended by the manufacturer. Application ■ 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. ■ Never draw in solvent-containing liquids, undiluted acids or solvents! This includes petrol, paint thinners heating oil. The sprayed vapour is highly flammable, explosive and toxic; also acetone, undiluted acids and solvents as these corrode the materials used on the unit. ■ The appropriate safety regulations must be observed when using the unit in dangerous area (e.g. petrol sta- tions). It is forbidden to operate the unit in potentially ex- plosive locations. ■ The unit must be placed on solid base. ■ Only use detergents recommended by the manufacturer and comply with the application, disposal and warning in- structions of the detergent manufacturers. ■ All current-conducting components in the working area must be protected against splashed water. ■ The gun trigger must not be jammed in the “ON” position during operation. ■ Suitable protective clothing must be worn if necessary to protect against splashing from some parts. ■ 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 deadly dan- gerous. ■ Materials containing asbestos and other materials which contain substances which are hazardous to your health must not be sprayed. ■ Only use detergents which have been approved by the manufacturer of the unit. ■ Detergents must not be used undiluted. The products are safe to use as they contain no acids, alkalis or sub- stances 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 ■ The operator must use the unit in accordance with the regulations. He/she must take local conditions into ac- count and be aware of other people, especially children, when operating the unit. ■ Do not use the appliance within the range of persons, un- less they wear protective clothing. ■ Do not direct the jet against yourself or others in order to clean clothes or footwear. ■ The unit may only be used by authorised persons who have received training or have demonstrated their ability to operate the unit. The unit must not be operated by chil- dren or juveniles (danger of accidents due to incorrect use of the unit). ■ The unit must never be left unsupervised while the motor is running. ■ The water jet from the high-pressure nozzle produces a recoil on the gun. You should therefore hold the gun and spray lance firmly. Transport ■ Switch off the motor and secure the unit before transport- ing. Maintenance ■ Remove the plug from the socket: – whenever you leave the unit unattended for any period – before checking, cleaning or working on the unit ■ Repairs may only be carried out by authorised BOSCH Service Centres. Accessories and spare parts ■ 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. Safety Notes F016 L70 374 - GB Seite 1 Freitag, 21. Oktober 2005 9:57 09English - 2

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The product is intended for cleaning areas and ob- jects outside the house, tools, vehicles and boats. Drainage pipes can be unclogged and rust or paint coatings can be removed, if the appropriate acces- sories such as cleaning agents approved by Bosch are used. This product should not be used for pro- fessional use. Intended Use is related to operation within 0 °C and 40 °C ambient temperature. This manual gives instructions on the correct as- sembly and safe use of your machine. It is important that you read these instructions carefully. When fully assembled the machine weighs approxi- mately 16 – 19 kg. If necessary, obtain assistance to remove from packaging. Carefully remove the machine from its packaging and check that you have all the following items: – Power washer – Power gun/high pressure hose – Vario-jet-fan power lance – (Colour coded yellow – AQUATAK 1350/ Colour coded green – AQUATAK 1500 X) – Roto power lance – (Colour coded yellow – AQUATAK 1350/ Colour coded orange – AQUATAK 1500 X) – Inlet connector – Operating instructions When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. 1 Trigger safety lock 2 Trigger 3 Cable winder 4 Power gun 5 Vario-jet-fan power lance 6 Hose drum (Aquatak 1500 X only) 7 Handle 8 Detergent tank 9 Inlet connector 10 Roto power lance 11 High pressure hose 12 Main switch 13 Serial Number Not all of the accessories illustrated or described are included as standard delivery. Product Specification Power washer AQUATAK 1350 AQUATAK 1500 X Part number 0 600 874 ... 0 600 875 ... Rated power [W] 2 400 2 700 Supply Temperature max. [°C] 60 60 Supply rate min. [l/h] 17 17 Supply pressure max. [bar] 1.5 – 6.0 1.5 – 6.0 Working pressure [bar] 125 140 Max. Operating pressure [bar] 135 150 Flow rate [l/h] 500 530 Detergent capacity [l] 1.2 1.2 Weight [kg] 16 19 Protection class / I / I Serial Number See serial No 13 (rating plate) on machine. Intended Use Introduction Delivered Items Operating Controls F016 L70 374 - GB Seite 2 Freitag, 21. Oktober 2005 9:57 09English - 3

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Electrical Safety Your machine requires an earth connection. The op- erating voltage is 230 V AC, 50 Hz. (for non-EU countries 220 V, 240 V as applicable). Only use ap- proved extension cables. Contact your Bosch Serv- ice Centre for details. If you want to use an extension cable when operat- ing your high pressure washer, only the following ca- ble dimensions should be used:

– max length 50 m 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 pre- scribed safety regulations. If in doubt contact a qualified electrician or the near- est Bosch Service Center. WARNING! Inadequate extension cables can be dangerous. Extension cable, plug and socket must be of watertight construction and intended for outdoor use. Cable connections should be kept dry and off 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. For products not sold in GB: WARNING: For safety, it is essential that the mains plug attached to the product is fitted to the power supply cable . The couplings of connection leads must be protected against splashes and the coupling sockets on the leads must be made of rubber or coated with rubber. Fixing means for the connection leads must be used. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Bosch Service Centre. Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with an approved 13 A (BS 1363/A) electric plug and is protected by a 13 A fuse (ASTA Approved to BS 1362). If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket out- lets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fit- ted in its place. The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a 13 A socket elsewhere. Water connection / / Fit cable winder 3, using screws pro- vided (four on Aquatak 1350) Fit handle 7 to hose drum 6. (AQUATAK 1500 X) Screw inlet connector 9 onto machine water inlet connection 14. Connecting high pressure water supply hose/ nozzle / Securely screw high pressure hose 11 onto machine at connection 15. / Securely screw the high pressure hose 11 to the hose drum 6 and to the power gun 4. (AQUATAK 1500 X) Inserting the vario-jet/fan power lance 5 into the power gun 4. Depress and turn the vario-jet/fan power lance 90° clockwise to lock in place. Attach water supply hose (not supplied) to the mains water supply and machine. Before use (Aquatak 1500 X only) Unwind the pressure hose 11 off the hose drum 6. Never use the pressure washer with the high pres- sure hose 11 on the hose drum 6. Vario-jet-fan power lance (Colour coded yellow – AQUATAK 1350/ Colour coded green – AQUATAK 1500 X) Twist the front ring to adjust from a pencil to a fan jet and vice versa. To apply the detergent twist the rear ring as shown from high pressure mode to low pressure mode. To adjust the spray pattern twist the front ring. Roto power lance (Colour coded yellow – AQUATAK 1350/ Colour coded orange – AQUATAK 1500 X) Turn the vario-jet/fan power lance 5 90° anti- clockwise. Extract the vario-jet/fan power lance. Insert the roto-power lance 10 into the power gun 4. Depress and turn the roto-power lance 90° clockwise to lock in place. For Your Safety Warning! Switch off, remove plug from mains before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is cut, damaged or entangled. Assembly Adjustments and using different nozzles

Starting Connect the product to the mains supply ensuring that the mains switch is in the ( ) position. Open water tap. Press the safety lock 1 to release the trigger 2. Fully press the trigger 2 until there is a constant flow of water to clear the air from the machine and water supply hose. Release trigger 2. Press the trigger safety lock. Press button ( ) on main switch 12. Point the power gun 4 downwards. Press the trigger safety lock to release the trigger 2. Fully press the trigger 2. Stopping Release trigger 2. Press the trigger safety lock. The power gun is now locked and can not be operated accidentally. Press button ( ) on the main switch 12. Close water tap. Unplug the machine from the elec- tric supply. Press the trigger safety lock 1 to release the trig- ger 2. Fully press the trigger 2 until there is no more water pressure in the machine. Release trigger 2. Press the trigger safety lock 1. Disconnect water supply hose from machine and water supply. General Ensure that the machine is on level ground. Do not overreach with the high pressure hose or move the pressure washer by pulling the hose, this could cause the machine to become unstable and fall over. 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 nozzle to clean motor vehicles. Operating with Detergents Only use Bosch approved detergents. Unsuita- ble detergents may damage the unit and the ob- ject being cleaned. Fill the detergent tank 8 with detergent, dilute as recommend. To spray detergent move vario-jet-fan power lance to low pressure mode. We recommend that you use detergent sparingly for the sake of the environment. Observe the re- commended dilution on the detergent label. By offering you an individualised range of cleaning and preserving agents, Bosch guarantees trouble- free operation of the unit. Recommended cleaning method Step 1: Loosening dirt Spray on detergent sparingly and allow to react for a short time. Step 2: Removing dirt Spray off the loosened dirt with the high-pressure spray. Note: When cleaning a vertical surface spray off dirt/ detergent from the bottom and work in an upwards direction. Rinse from the top and work downwards. Stop, remove plug from the power sup- ply 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. Check that covers and guards are undamaged and correctly fitted. Carry out necessary maintenance or repairs before using. If the pressure washer should happen to fail despite the care taken in manufacture and testing, repair should be carried out by an authorised service agent for Bosch garden products. For all correspondence and spare parts orders, al- ways include the 10-digit part number (TYP) from the nameplate of the machine! Expose the strainer 16 in the machine water inlet connection by removing the inlet connector 9. 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. Starting and Stopping Advice using pressure washer

Maintenance Cleaning/inspecting the strainer

To move the machine use the top handle and roll the machine on the wheels. To transport the unit up or down steps or over obsta- cles, it must be lifted by the top handle. If the unit is to be stored or transported horizontally the detergent tank should be drained first. Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a soft brush or cloth. Do not use water, solvents or pol- ishes. Remove all debris, especially from the venti- lation slots. Frost will damage a pressure washer that has not been completely emptied of water. 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. Transport After use storage F016 L70 374 - GB Seite 5 Freitag, 21. Oktober 2005 9:57 09English - 6

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The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate correctly. If these do not identify/remedy the problem, contact your service agent.

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

Fault Finding Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Motor refuses to start Plug not connected Mains socket faulty Fuse faulty/blown Extension cable damaged Motor protector has activated Frozen Connect plug Use another socket Replace fuse Try without extension cable Allow to cool for 5 minutes Wait for pump/water supply hose/ac- cessory to thaw Motor stops Fuse faulty/blown Wrong mains voltage Motor protector has activated Replace fuse Check that mains voltage corresponds to specifications on the model tag Allow to cool for 5 minutes Fuses blow Fuses incorrectly rated Change to a mains supply higher than the pressure washer amp consump- tion Excessive working pres- sure Nozzle partly blocked Clean nozzle Pressure pulsating Air in the inlet water supply hose/pump Inadequate water supply Water strainer blocked Water supply hoses squeezed High pressure hose too long Allow pressure washer to run with open spray handle and nozzle at low pressure until regular working pres- sure is obtained. Check that the water supply corre- sponds to specifications. The mini- mum specification for the water supply hose is 1/2" or 13 mm diameter. Clean water strainer Straighten out kinked water supply hoses Dismount high pressure extension hose. Retry (extension hose max. 10 m) Pressure too low, but steady Note: Several types of ac- cessory will normally de- liver a lower pressure Nozzle worn Start/stop valve worn Change the nozzle Activate trigger five times in quick suc- cession Motor starts up but no working pressure No water supply Water strainer clogged up Nozzle clogged up Connect water supply Clean the water strainer Clean nozzle The pressure washer starts irregularly by itself Pump/power gun leaky Contact your Bosch Service Centre Water leaks from ma- chine Leaking pump 6 drops per minute are permissible. In case of more serious leakage, you should contact your Bosch Service Centre. F016 L70 374 - GB Seite 6 Freitag, 21. Oktober 2005 9:57 09English - 7

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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 instruc- tions on the package and the prescribed concentra- tion exactly. For the cleaning of motor vehicles the local regula- tions should be observed: Do not allow oil sprayed off to enter into the ground water. Recycle raw ma- terials instead of waste disposal. Power tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling. Only for EC countries: Do not dispose of power tools into household waste! According to the European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its incorpo- ration into national law, power tools that are no longer suitable for use must be sepa- rately collected and sent for recovery in an environ- mental-friendly manner. Exploded views and information on spare parts can be found under: www.bosch-pt.com Great Britain Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.) P.O. Box 98 Broadwater Park North Orbital Road Denham-Uxbridge Middlesex UB 9 5HJ ✆ Service................................ +44 (0) 18 95 / 83 87 82 Fax Service ............................... +44 (0) 18 95 / 83 87 89 ✆ Advice line......................... +44 (0) 18 95 / 83 87 91 Fax Advice................................. +44 (0) 18 95 / 83 87 93 Ireland Beaver Distribution Ltd. Greenhills Road Tallaght-Dublin 24 ✆ Service..................................... +353 (0)1 / 45 15 211 Fax ..................................................... +353 (0)1 / 45 17 127 Malaysia Robert Bosch (SEA.) Pte. Ltd. No. 8a, Jalan 13/6 Selangor Darul Ehsan Petaling Jaya 46200 Malaysia ✆ ............................................................. +60 3 79 58 30 00 Fax (EW Dept.) ................................... +60 3 79 58 38 38 www.bosch.com.sg Australia Robert Bosch Australia Ltd. RBAU/SPT2 1555 Centre Road P.O. Box 66 Clayton 3168 Clayton/Victoria ✆ ................................................... +61 (0)1 / 800 804 777 Fax ................................................... +61 (0)1 / 800 819 520 www.bosch.com.au E-Mail: CustomerSupportSPT@au.bosch.com New Zealand Robert Bosch Limited 14-16 Constellation Drive Mairangi Bay Auckland New Zealand ✆ ........................................................ +64 (0)9 / 47 86 158 Fax ........................................................ +64 (0)9 / 47 82 914 Measured values determined according to 2000/14/ EC (1 m distance away) and DIN 45 635. Typically the A-weighted noise level of the product is: sound pressure level 73 dB (A) (AQUATAK 1350), 79 dB (A) (AQUATAK 1500 X); sound power level 84 dB (A) (AQUATAK 1350), 89 dB (A) (AQUATAK 1500 X). The typical hand/arm vibration is below 2.5 m/s

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the following standards or standardization documents: EN 60 335 according to the provisions of the directives 89/336/EEC, 98/37/EC, 2000/14/EC. 2000/14/EC: The guaranteed sound power level