Bosch AQT 35-12: English
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Nur für EU-Länder:
If the plug is damaged, pay attention to the following:
Gemäß der Europäischen Richtlinie
Plugs and sockets situated near the work site or outdoors
2012/19/EU über Elektro- und Elektronik-
should be to class IP 55 of BS 5490 to provide adequate
Altgeräte und ihrer Umsetzung in nationales
protection against ingress of water, etc. and cable entries
Recht müssen nicht mehr gebrauchsfähige
require effective sealing. Rubber shrouds should be pro-
Elektro- und Elektronikgeräte getrennt ge-
vided over cable glands. Drip-proof (class IP X2 of
sammelt und einer umweltgerechten Wie-
BS 5490) plugs and sockets to BS 4343 are suitable for
derverwertung zugeführt werden.
use indoors where the plug is away from the water spray
area where the appliance is in use.
Änderungen vorbehalten.
Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.
Do not pull plug while operating the device.
Do not run over, crush or pull the power supply cable or ex-
English
tension lead, otherwise it may be damaged. Protect the ca-
ble from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Safety Notes
Do not use the appliance, if the power supply cable or im-
portant parts, e. g. high-pressure hose, trigger gun or safe-
Explanation of symbols
ty devices are damaged.
Warning: Inadequate extension cords can be dangerous.
General hazard safety alert.
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 instruc-
Never direct the water jet at people, ani-
tions and be protected against splashed water. The con-
mals, the unit or electric components.
nection must not be in water.
Warning: High pressure jets can be dan-
When replacing plugs on the power supply cable or exten-
gerous if subject to misuse.
sion lead the spray water guard and mechanical stability
According to the applicable regulations, the
must remain intact.
appliance must never be used on the drinking
water network without a system separator.
Water connection
Use a separator as per IEC 61770 Type BA.
Comply with the regulations of your water supply compa-
Water flowing though a system separator is
ny.
considered not drinkable.
All connecting hoses must have properly sealed joints.
Make sure that the supply hose is at least 12.7 mm (1/2")
Safety Notes for pressure washer
in diameter and is reinforced.
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
The appliance should never be used on the drinking water
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
supply without a back flow valve. Water which has passed
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious in-
the back flow valve is regarded as undrinkable.
jury.
The high-pressure hose must not be damaged (danger of
The warning and information signs attached to the unit
bursting). A damaged high-pressure hose must be re-
provide important information for safe operation.
placed immediately. Only use hoses and connections rec-
Apart from the information in the operating instructions
ommended by the manufacturer.
comply with the general safety regulations and regula-
High-pressure hoses, fittings and couplings are important
tions for the prevention of accidents.
for the safety of the appliance. Use only hoses, fittings and
Power supply
couplings recommended by the manufacturer.
Only clean or filtered water should be used for intake.
The voltage indicated on the rating plate must correspond
to the voltage of the power source.
Application
We recommend that this equipment is only connected into
Before use, check that the unit and operating equipment
a socket which is protected by a circuit-breaker that would
are in perfect condition and are safe to operate. Do not use
be actuated by a 30 mA residual current.
the unit if it is not in perfect condition.
Remove the plug from socket whenever the machine is left
Do not direct the jet against yourself or others in order to
unattended for any period.
clean clothes or footwear.
The electric supply installation should comply with
Never draw in solvent-containing liquids, undiluted acids,
IEC 60364-1.
acetone or solvents! This includes petrol, paint thinners,
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
heating oil. The sprayed vapour is highly flammable, explo-
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified per-
sive and toxic.
sons in order to avoid a hazard.
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The appropriate safety regulations must be observed
This machine can be used by people with reduced physi-
when using the unit in dangerous areas (e.g. petrol sta-
cal, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
tions). It is forbidden to operate the unit in potentially ex-
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or in-
plosive locations.
struction concerning use of the machine in a safe way and
The unit must be placed on a solid base.
understand the hazards involved.
Only use detergents recommended by the manufacturer
The unit must never be left unsupervised while the unit is
and comply with the application, disposal and warning in-
switched on.
structions of the detergent manufacturers.
The water jet from the high-pressure nozzle produces a re-
All current-conducting components in the working area
coil on the gun. You should therefore hold the gun and
must be protected against splashed water.
spray lance firmly with both hands.
The gun trigger must not be jammed in position “ON” dur-
Transport
ing operation.
Wear suitable protective clothing to protect against
Switch off the motor and secure the unit before transport-
splashing from some parts. Do not use the appliance within
ing.
the range of persons unless they also wear protective
Maintenance
clothing.
Switch off the unit prior to all cleaning and maintenance
If necessary wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
work and before replacing components. Pull out the mains
e. g. safety goggles, breathing protection etc to protect
plug if the unit is mains-operated.
against water, particles and/or aerosols sprayed back from
parts.
Repairs may only be carried out by authorised Bosch Ser-
High pressure may cause objects to rebound. If necessary
vice Centres.
wear suitable personnel protective equipment such as
Accessories and spare parts
safety goggles.
Vehicle tyres/tyre valves may only be cleaned from a mini-
Only use accessories and spare parts which have been ap-
mum distance of 30 cm, otherwise the vehicle tyre/tyre
proved by Bosch. Original accessories and spare parts
valve could be damaged by the high-pressure jet. The first
guarantee that the unit can be operated safely and without
indication of this is a discoloration of the tyre. Damaged
any breakdowns.
vehicle tyres/tyre valves can be extremely dangerous.
Materials containing asbestos and other materials which
Symbols
contain substances which are hazardous to your health
The following symbols are important for reading and under-
must not be sprayed.
standing the operating instructions. Please take note of the
Detergents must not be used undiluted. The products are
symbols and their meaning. The correct interpretation of the
safe to use as they contain no acids, alkalis or substances
symbols will help you to use the machine in a better and safer
which are detrimental to the environment. We recommend
manner.
that the detergents are kept out of the reach of children. If
detergent comes into contact with the eyes, wash immedi-
Symbol Meaning
ately with plenty of water and if swallowed contact a doctor
Movement direction
immediately.
Never use the pressure washer without the filter or
with a dirty or damaged filter. Using the pressure washer
Weight
without a filter or with a dirty or damaged filter may invali-
date the warranty.
On
Metal parts may become hot after prolonged usage, if nec-
Off
essary wear protective gloves.
Avoid high pressure washing in bad weather conditions es-
Lo Low pressure
pecially when there is a risk of lightning.
Hi High pressure
Operation
Accessories
The operator must use the unit in accordance with the reg-
ulations. He/she must take local conditions into account
Intended Use
and be aware of other people, especially children, when
operating the unit.
The product is intended for cleaning areas and objects out-
side the house, tools, vehicles and boats, if the appropriate
The unit may only be used by authorised persons who have
accessories such as cleaning agents approved by Bosch are
received training or have demonstrated their ability to op-
used.
erate the unit. The unit must not be operated by children or
juveniles (danger of accidents due to incorrect use of the
Intended use is related to operation within 0°C and 40°C am-
unit). Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
bient temperature.
not play with the appliance.
This product should not be used for professional use.
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Technical Data
Pressure washer AQT 35-12
AQT 37-13/
AQT 35-12+
AQT 37-13+
Article number
3 600 HA7 1.. 3 600 HA7 2..
Rated power
kW 1.5 1.7
Supply Temperature max.
°C 40 40
Supply rate min.
l/min 5.8 6.2
Allowable pressure
MPa 12 13
Rated pressure
MPa 8 9
Flow rate
l/min 5 5.5
Maximum inlet pressure
MPa 1 1
Autostop function
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
kg 6.7/7.0 7.7/8.4
Protection class
/II /II
Serial number
See serial number (rating plate) on pressure washer.
Starting cycles generate brief voltage drops. Interference with other equipment/machines may occur in case of unfavourable mains system conditions.
Malfunctions are not to be expected for system impedances below 0.153 ohm.
Noise/Vibration Information
Measured sound values determined according to 2000/14/EC (1.60 m height, 1 m dis-
3 600 ... HA7 1.. HA7 2..
tance away).
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are:
Sound pressure level
dB(A)
83
77
Sound power level
dB(A)
96
90
Uncertainty K
dB
3
3
Wear hearing protection!
Vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined according to EN 60335:
2
Vibration emission value a
h
m/s
7
2
2
Uncertainty K
m/s
2
2
Declaration of Conformity
3 600 ... HA7 1.. HA7 2..
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described under “Technical da-
ta” is in conformity with the following standards or standardization documents:
EN 60335 according to the provisions of the directives 2011/65/EU, 2004/108/EC,
2006/42/EC, 2000/14/EC.
2000/14/EC: Guaranteed sound power level
dB(A) 99 93
Conformity assessment procedure according to Annex V.
Equipment category: 27
Mounting and Operation
Technical file (2006/42/EC, 2000/14/EC) at:
Bosch Lawn and Garden Ltd., PT-LG/ENS4,
Action Figure
Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1EY, England
Delivery Scope 1
Henk Becker
Helmut Heinzelmann
Fold down handle operation 2
Executive Vice President
Head of Product Certification
Connecting high pressure gun to lance 3
Engineering
PT/ETM9
Connecting high pressure water supply hose/nozzle 4
Attaching Nozzle 5
Water connection 6
Switching On and Off 7
Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
Adjust water jet 8
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
10.06.2013
Connect detergent bottle 9
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Action Figure
Operation
Clean the water filter 10
Starting
Clean nozzle 11
Gun storage 12
Attach water supply hose (not supplied) to the mains water
supply and machine.
Gun/lance/nozzle is stored in action 13
Connect the product to the mains supply ensuring that the
Hose into the hose holder 14
mains switch is in the off position.
Storage 15
Open water tap.
Selecting Accessories 16
Press the safety lock (back button on the gun handle) to re-
lease the trigger. Fully press the trigger until there is a con-
Starting
stant flow of water to clear the air from the machine and water
For Your Safety
supply hose. Release trigger. Press the safety lock (front but-
ton on the gun handle).
Warning! Switch off, remove plug from mains
Turn button on main switch. Point the power gun downwards.
before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is cut,
Press the trigger safety lock to release the trigger. Fully press
damaged or entangled.
the trigger.
The operating voltage is 230 V AC, 50 Hz (for non-EU coun-
tries 220 V, 240 V as applicable). Only use approved exten-
Autostop function
sion cables. Contact your Bosch Service Centre for details.
The machine is designed to switch off the motor when the trig-
If you want to use an extension cable when operating your
ger is released on the gun.
high pressure washer, only the following cable dimensions
should be used:
Working Advice
2
- 1.5 mm
– max length 20 m
2
- 2.5 mm
– max length 50 m
General
Note: If an extension cable is used it must be earthed and con-
Ensure that the pressure washer is on level ground.
nected through the plug to the earth cable of your supply net-
Do not overreach with the high pressure hose or move the
work in accordance with prescribed safety regulations.
pressure washer by pulling the hose, this could cause the ma-
If in doubt contact a qualified electrician or the nearest Bosch
chine to become unstable and fall over.
Service Centre.
Do not kink or drive a motor vehicle over the high pressure
WARNING! Inadequate extension cables can
hose. Do not expose the high pressure hose to sharp edges or
be dangerous. Extension cable, plug and sock-
corners.
et must be of watertight construction and in-
tended for outdoor use.
Never use a roto nozzle to clean motor vehicles.
Cable connections should be kept dry and off the ground.
WARNING! The Patio Cleaners supplied are only intended to
For increased electrical safety to use a Residual Current De-
be used on flat surfaces! Do not attempt to use them on steps
vice (RCD) with a tripping current of not more than 30 mA. Al-
or vertical surfaces. Never attempt to touch the rotating noz-
ways check your RCD every time you use it.
zle while operating the machine!
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Bosch
Working advice for cleaning with detergents
Service Centre.
Only use cleaning agents suitable specifically for high
For products not sold in GB:
pressure washers.
WARNING: For your safety, it is required that the plug at-
tached to the machine is connected with the extension cord.
We recommend that you use detergent sparingly for the sake
The coupling of the extension cord must be protected against
of the environment. Observe the recommended dilution on
splash water, be made of rubber or coated with rubber. The
the detergent label.
extension cord must be used with a cable strain relief.
Recommended cleaning method
Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with an
BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA
Step 1: Loosening dirt
approved to BS 1362).
Select the foam setting on the 3 in 1 nozzle and spray on the
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be
detergent sparingly.
cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an author-
Step 2: Removing dirt
ised customer service agent. The replacement plug should
Spray off the loosened dirt with the high-pressure spray.
have the same fuse rating as the original plug.
Note: When cleaning a vertical surface spray off dirt/deter-
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible
gent from the bottom and work in an upwards direction. Rinse
shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains sock-
from the top and work downwards.
et elsewhere.
To prevent damage to the appliance, do not allow it to operate
dry.
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Troubleshooting
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 protector has activated Allow to cool for 15 minutes
Frozen Wait for pump/water supply hose/accessory to thaw
Motor stops Fuse faulty/blown Replace fuse
Wrong mains voltage Check that mains voltage corresponds to specifica-
tions on the model tag
Motor protector has activated Allow to cool for 15 minutes
Fuses blow Fuses incorrectly rated Change to a mains supply higher than the pressure
washer amp consumption
Motor starts but no pressure Nozzle partly blocked Clean nozzle
Motor “sounds” but fails to
Insufficient power supply Check that the voltage of the mains power supply
start
line is the same as that on the plate.
Voltage loss due to use of extension cable Check characteristics of extension cable
Appliance not used for a long period of
Contact your Bosch Service Centre
time
Problems with TSS (Total Stop System)
Contact your Bosch Service Centre
device
Pressure pulsating Air in the inlet water supply hose/pump Allow pressure washer to run with open spray han-
dle and nozzle at low pressure until regular working
pressure is obtained
Inadequate water supply Check that the water supply corresponds to specifi-
cations. The minimum specification for the water
supply hose is 1/2" or 13 mm diameter
Water filter blocked Clean water filter
Water supply hoses squeezed Straighten out kinked water supply hoses
High pressure hose too long Remove high pressure extension hose. Retry (exten-
sion hose max. 7 m)
Pressure too low, but steady
Nozzle worn Change the nozzle
Note: Several types of acces-
Start/stop valve worn Activate trigger five times in quick succession
sory will normally deliver a
lower pressure
Motor starts up but with re-
No water supply Connect water supply
stricted or no working pres-
Water filter clogged up Clean the water filter
sure
Nozzle clogged up Clean nozzle
The pressure washer starts ir-
Pump/power gun leaky Contact your Bosch Service Centre
regularly by itself
Water leaks from machine Leaking pump A slight water leak is permissible; in case of exces-
sive leak, contact Service centre.
No detergent taken in Adjustable nozzle on high pressure setting Select the foam setting on the 3 in1 nozzle
Detergent too dense Dilute with water
High pressure hose extension being used. Fit original hose.
Deposits or restriction in detergent circuit Flush with clean water and eliminate any restric-
tions. If the problem persists, contact your Bosch
Service Centre.
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Maintenance and Service
Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
Maintenance
Power Tools
Locked Bag 66
Stop, remove plug from the power supply and discon-
Clayton South VIC 3169
nect from water supply.
Customer Contact Center
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out the follow-
Inside Australia:
ing maintenance regularly.
Phone: (01300) 307044
Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose fixings, and
Fax: (01300) 307045
worn or damaged components.
Inside New Zealand:
Check that covers and guards are undamaged and correctly
Phone: (0800) 543353
fitted. Carry out necessary maintenance or repairs before us-
Fax: (0800) 428570
ing.
Outside AU and NZ:
Phone: +61 3 95415555
If the machine should happen to fail despite the care taken in
www.bosch.com.au
manufacture and testing, repair should be carried out by an
authorised customer service agent for Bosch garden prod-
Republic of South Africa
ucts.
Customer service
In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always
Hotline: (011) 6519600
include the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of
Gauteng – BSC Service Centre
the machine.
35 Roper Street, New Centre
Johannesburg
After use/Storage
Tel.: (011) 4939375
Turn the main switch off and operate the trigger to drain the
Fax: (011) 4930126
water from the high pressure hose.
E-Mail: bsctools@icon.co.za
Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a soft
KZN – BSC Service Centre
brush or cloth. Do not use water, solvents or polishes. Re-
Unit E, Almar Centre
move all debris, especially from the ventilation slots.
143 Crompton Street
End of season storage: Drain water out of pump running mo-
Pinetown
tor for a few seconds. Pull trigger to release all water.
Tel.: (031) 7012120
Do not place other objects on top of the machine.
Fax: (031) 7012446
Store in a frost-free area.
E-Mail: bsc.dur@za.bosch.com
Ensure cables are not trapped when storing. Do not kink high
Western Cape – BSC Service Centre
pressure hose.
Democracy Way, Prosperity Park
Milnerton
After-sales Service and Application Service
Tel.: (021) 5512577
www.bosch-do-it.com
Fax: (021) 5513223
E-Mail: bsc@zsd.co.za
Great Britain
Bosch Headquarters
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
Midrand, Gauteng
P.O. Box 98
Tel.: (011) 6519600
Broadwater Park
Fax: (011) 6519880
North Orbital Road
E-Mail: rbsa-hq.pts@za.bosch.com
Denham
Uxbridge
Environmental Protection
UB 9 5HJ
Tel. Service: (0844) 7360109
Chemicals dangerous to the environment must not be allowed
Fax: (0844) 7360146
to enter the ground, ground water or ponds, streams, etc.
E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com
For the use of cleaning agents, observe the instructions on the
Ireland
package and the prescribed concentration exactly.
Origo Ltd.
For the cleaning of motor vehicles the local regulations should be
Unit 23 Magna Drive
observed: Do not allow oil sprayed off to enter into the ground
Magna Business Park
water. Recycle raw materials instead of waste disposal.
City West
Dublin 24
Disposal
Tel. Service: (01) 4666700
The pressure washer, accessories and packaging should be
Fax: (01) 4666888
sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.
Do not dispose of pressure washers into household waste!
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