SHARK SSG • 97-6134 • REV. 7/05a
OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER
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Thankyoufor purchasing our pressure washer.
Allinformationinthismanualisbasedonthelatestprod-
uct information available at the time of printing.
We reserves the right to make changes at any time
withoutincurringanyobligation.
Owner/User Responsibility:
Theownerand/orusermusthaveanunderstandingof
themanufacturer’soperating instructionsandwarnings
before usingthis pressurewasher.Warning information
shouldbeemphasizedandunderstood.Iftheoperator
is not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s instructions
and warnings shall be read to and discussed with the
operator in the operator’s native language by the pur-
chaser/owner, making sure that the operator compre-
hends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
referencethemanufacturers’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
serial number.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNING: When using this product basic precau-
tions should always be followed, including the
following: CAUTION:To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
1. Readtheowner’smanualthor-
oughly. Failure to follow in-
structionscouldcauseamal-
function of the machine and
resultindeath,seriousbodily
injuryand/orpropertydamage.
2. Knowhowtostopthemachineand bleedpressures
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
4. Allinstallations must complywithlocalcodes. Con-
tact your electrician, plumber, utility company or
the selling distributor for specific details.
WARNING:Risk ofasphyxiation.
Use this product outdoors only.
5. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Exhaust contains poi-
sonouscarbonmonoxidegas;
exposure may cause loss of
consciousnessandmaylead
to death. It also contains
chemicals known in certain
quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductiveharm.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ig-
nite,causingpropertydamage or
severe injury.
CAUTION:Riskoffire.Donotadd
fuel when machine is operating.
6. Allowenginetocoolfor 2min-
utes before refueling. If any
fuel is spilled, make sure the
areaisdrybefore testing the spark plug or starting
theengine.(Fire and/or explosion may occurifthis
is not done.)
Gasolineengines on mobileorportableequipment
shallberefueled:
(a) outdoors;
(b) with the engine on the equipmentstopped;
(c ) with no source of ignition within 10 feet of the
dispensingpoint; and
(d) with an allowance made for expansion of the
fuel should the equipment be exposed to a
higherambient temperature.
Inan overfillingsituation,additionalprecautionsare
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled in a
safemanner.
WARNING: Risk of explosion – do not spray flam-
mable liquids.
7. Do not place machine near flammable objects as
the engine is hot.
WARNING:Riskofinjectionorse-
vere injury to persons - Keep
clear of nozzle - Do not touch or
direct discharge stream at per-
sons.This machine isto be used
only by trained operators.
CAUTION: Hot discharge fluid.
Donot touch ordirect discharge
stream at persons.
WARNING
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION.
USE THIS PRODUCT
ONLY IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE
STREAM CAN
PIERCE SKIN AND
TISSUES.
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
DO NOT USE WITH
FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS.
WARNING
WARNING
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
THOROUGHLY
PRIORTO USE.
CAUTION
INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
