Aquatak 100 Plus - Pressure washer BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Aquatak 100 Plus BOSCH

Before start-up please read these instruc- tions! Before using the machine please read the operating instructions for your unit and comply in particular with these safety in- structions. Please keep the instructions safe for later use. The warning and information signs attached to the unit provide important information for safe opera- tion. Apart from the information in the operating instruc- tions comply with the general safety regulations and regulations for the prevention of accidents. Never direct the water jet at people, ani- mals, the unit or electric components.

Warning: High pressure jets can be dan-

gerous if subject to misuse. Power Supply

The voltage indicated on the rating plate must corre- spond to the voltage of the power source.

We recommend that this equipment is only con- nected 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 dan-

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 ac- cordance with the operating instructions and be pro- tected against splashed water. The connection must not be in water. Water connection

Comply with the regulations of your water supply company.

All connecting hoses must have properly sealed joints.

The high-pressure hose must not be damaged (dan- ger of bursting). A damaged high-pressure hose must be replaced immediately. Only use hoses and connections recommended by the manufacturer. Application

Before use, check that the unit and operating equip- ment 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 stations). It is forbidden to operate the unit in poten- tially explosive locations.

The unit must be placed on solid base.

Only use detergents recommended by the manufac- turer and comply with the application, disposal and warning instructions 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” po- sition during operation.

Suitable protective clothing must be worn if neces- sary 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-pres- sure jet. The first indication of this is a discoloration of the tyre. Damaged vehicle tyres/tyre valves can be deadly dangerous.

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 prod- ucts are safe to use as they contain no acids, alkalis or substances which are detrimental to the environ- ment. 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 immedi- ately. Operation

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, espe- cially children, when operating the unit.

Do not use the appliance within the range of persons, unless they wear protective clothing.

Do not direct the jet against yourself or others in or- der 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 children or juveniles (danger of acci- dents 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 pro- duces 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 trans- porting. Maintenance

Remove the plug from the socket: – whenever you leave the unit unattended for any pe- riod – 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 370 - GB Seite 1 Donnerstag, 29. September 2005 2:57 14English - 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 6.0 kg. If necessary, obtain assistance to re- move 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 – Extension lance (only AQUATAK ECO/100/100 PLUS) – Fan Nozzle (only AQUATAK 10) – Vario-jet-fan nozzle (lilac colour coded – only AQUATAK ECO/100/100 PLUS) – Roto nozzle (red colour coded – AQUATAK 100 PLUS only) – Detergent nozzle and bottle – Inlet Connector – Wash Brush (AQUATAK 100 PLUS only) – Operating instructions When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. Product Specification Power washer

Detergent nozzle and bottle

Serial Number **Country specific Not all of the accessories illustrated or described are included as standard delivery. Electrical Safety Your machine is double insulated for safety and re- quires 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 de- tails. 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 Centre. 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

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 Screw inlet connector

onto machine water in- let connection

/ Attach water supply hose (not supplied) to the mains water supply and machine. Connecting high pressure water supply hose/ nozzle Securely screw high pressure hose

onto ma- chine at connection

. Depress and turn the extension lance

90° clockwise to lock in place. Inserting the Jet-fan nozzle

into the extension tube

and turn the Jet-fan nozzle

clockwise until it “clicks”, it is now locked in place. Fan Nozzle (only AQUATAK 10) The fan nozzle

is a fix fan and has no adjustment. Vario-jet-fan nozzle (lilac colour coded

only AQUATAK ECO/100/100 PLUS) Twist the nozzle sleeve to adjust from a pencil to a fan jet and vice versa. Operating Controls 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

Detergent nozzle and bottle Turning the extension lance

. Depress and turn the detergent-nozzle

90° clockwise to lock in place. Roto nozzle (red colour coded

anti-clockwise to ex- tract it from the extension lance

into the extension lance

and turn the Roto nozzle clockwise until it “clicks”, it is now locked in place. Starting Connect the product to the mains supply ensuring that the mains switch is in the ( ) position. Open water tap. Press the safety lock

to release the trigger

until there is a constant flow of water to clear the air from the machine and water supply hose. Release trigger

. Press the trigger safety lock. Press button ( ) on main switch

downwards. Press the trigger safety lock to release the trigger

Stopping Release trigger

. Press the trigger safety lock. The power gun is now locked and can not be operated accidentally. Press button ( ) on the main switch

Close water tap. Unplug the machine from the elec- tric supply. Press the trigger safety lock

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. Attach the detergent-nozzle to the spray gun. Fill the detergent bottle with suitable detergent and screw the bottle back on the detergent-nozzle. 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 using a jet fan. 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. Starting and Stopping

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 10. 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. 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. Maintenance Cleaning/inspecting the strainer After use storage

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 faulty/blown 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. 7 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 time 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 370 - GB Seite 6 Donnerstag, 29. September 2005 2:57 14English - 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 environmentally-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 79 dB (A); sound power level 89 dB (A). 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