OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSUREWASHER
9.801-262.0 • Shark CB • Rev. 5/13
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INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing a Shark Pressure Washer.
We reserve the right to make changes at any time
without incurring any obligation.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understand-
ing of the manufacturer’s operating instructions and
warnings before using this pressure washer.Warning
information should be emphasized and understood.
If the operator is not fluent in English, the manufac-
turer’s instructions and warnings shall be read to and
discussed with the operator in the operator’s native
language by the purchaser/owner, making sure that
the operator comprehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers’instructions.
The operator must know how to stop the machine
quickly and understand the operation of all controls.
Never permit anyone to operate the engine without
proper instructions.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.
When ordering parts,please specify model and se-
rial number. Use only identical replacement parts.
This machine is to be used only by trained
operators.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUALTHOROUGH-
LY PRIORTO USE.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual
thoroughly. Failure to follow
instructions could cause
malfunction of the machine
and result in death, serious
bodily injury and/or property
damage.
2. Know howto stop themachineand bleedpressure
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
4. All installations must comply with local codes.
Contact your electrician, plumber, utility company
or the selling distributor for specific details.If your
machine is rated 250 volts or less, single phase
will be provided with a ground fault circuit inter-
rupter (GFCI). If rated more than 250 volts, or
morethansinglephase this product should only be
connected to a power supply receptacle protected
by a GFCI.
DANGER: Improper connection of the equip-
ment-grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electrocution.Check with a qualified electri-
cian or service personnel if you are in doubt as
to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do
not modify the plug provided with the product
- if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician. Do not use
any type of adaptor with this product
KEEPWATER
SPRAY AWAY FROM
ELECTRICALWIRING.
WARNING:Keepwand,hose,and
water spray away from electric
wiring or fatalelectric shock may
result.
5. To protect the operator from
electricalshock, themachine
mustbe electrically grounded.
It is the responsibility of the
ownertoconnect thismachine
to a UL grounded receptacle of proper voltage and
amperage ratings. Do not spray water on or near
electrical components.Do not touch machine with
wet hands or while standing in water. Always dis-
connect power before servicing.
DO NOT SPRAY
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can
ignite, causing property dam-
age or severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of explosion —
Do not spray flammable
liquids.
6. Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fluids to
pass through the pump.
7. Never run pump dry or leave spray gun closed
longer than 1-2 minutes.
8. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
USE PROTECTIVE
EYEWEAR
AND CLOTHING
WHEN OPERATING
THIS EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne
and fly at high speeds.To avoid
personal injury, eye, hand and
foot safety devices must be
worn.
9. Eye, hand, andfoot protection
must be worn when using this
equipment.
