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DG SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Shark DG • Rev. 1/03
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Shark Pressure Washer.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the
DG-302231, DG-302531, DG-303031, DG-353031,
DG-353531, DG-404021, DG-302237, DG-302537,
DG-303037, DG-353037, DG-353537, and DG-404027
washers. All information in this manual is based on the
latest product information available at the time of printing.
Shark reserves the right to make changes at any time
without incurring any obligation.
The DG Series was designed for maximum
use of 4 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings
before using this Shark pressure washer. Warning infor-
mation should be emphasized and understood. If the op-
erator is not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions 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 comprehends
its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers’ 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
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of in-
jury, read operating instructions
carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual thor-
oughly. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could cause malfunction
of the machine and result in
death, serious bodily injury and/
or property damage.
2. All installations must comply with local codes. Con-
tact your electrician, plumber, utility company or the
selling distributor for specific details.
WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE
SPRAY CAN PIERCE
SKIN AND TISSUES.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE.
DO NOT ADD FUEL
WHEN OPERATING
MACHINE.
WARNING
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION.
USE ONLY IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation —
Use this product only in a well ven-
tilated area.
3. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Exhaust contains poison-
ous carbon monoxide gas; ex-
posure may cause loss of con-
sciousness and may lead to
death. It also contains detergents known, in certain
quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING: Flammable liquids can
create fumes which can ignite
causing property damage or
severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of fire — Do not
add fuel when the product is
operating.
WARNING: Risk of explosion — Do
not spray flammable liquids.
4. Do not place machine near flammable objects as the
engine is hot.
5. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes before refueling. If
any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before
testing the spark plug or starting the engine. (Fire
and/or explosion may occur if this is not done.)
Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment
shall be refuelled:
(a) outdoors;
(b) with the engine on the equipment stopped;
(c) with no source of ignition within 10 feet of
the dispensing point; and
(d) with an allowance made for expansion of
the fuel should the equipment be exposed
to a higher ambient temperature.
In an overfilling situation, additional precautions are
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled in
a safe manner.
WARNING: High pressure stream
of water that this equipment can
produce can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to se-
rious injury and possible ampu-
tation.
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
CAUTION
