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SANDBLAST SYSTEM
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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Shark Sandblast System • 97-612 • Rev. 3/06
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Shark Sandblast System.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of
the 4-011201S and 4-011211S systems. All information
in this manual is based on the latest product information
available at the time of printing.
Shark, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any
time without incurring any obligation.
The Shark Sandblast System is designed to inject sand
into a stream of water created by a high pressure washer.
The pressure washer, in conjunction with the Sandblast
System, acts as a vacuum to draw the sand into a mix-
ing chamber and propel it at a velocity sufficient to be-
come abrasive to the surface being cleaned. Many types
of abrasive material can be used with a Shark
Sandblaster — sand, glass beads, walnut chips, lead
shot and more —making your sandblaster a versatile
unit for cleaning and etching most types of surfaces.
The Shark Water Sandblaster has benefits over other
methods of surface preparation. First, using water instead
of air, allows for more effective removal of rust from sur-
faces with cavities. Air impacts dust particles in the cavi-
ties, while water flushes all foreign material away. Water
does not create the dust and noise pollution generally
associated with air driven sandblasters.
Another advantage is the ability to use the pressure
washer to coat the surface being sandblasted with rust
inhibitors, leaving a rust free surface ready for painting.
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 compre-
hends 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
injury, read operating instruc-
tions 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. Eye safety devices must be
worn when using this equip-
ment.
3. Never point sandblaster at any
part of your body.
4. Check your machine nozzle
size before using. The sand-
blast wand assembly comes
equipped with a 0° #6 nozzle.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Attach sand hose assembly to sand pot, or sand
probe (whichever is applicable) by pushing together,
then twisting air hose coupling. Attach other end of
sand hose to sand wand assembly.
2. Attach sand wand and spray gun to the pressure
washer hose using teflon tape on threads to prevent
leakage.
3. Fill sand pot or insert sand probe into abrasive ma-
terial.
4. Turn on water supply and start pressure washer.
5. Open spray gun and spray water out of nozzle to
create a siphon to draw sand into mixing chamber.
Note: Valve on sand wand and sand pot must be
closed to draw sand.
6. The ball valve on the sand wand or ball valve on the
sand pot are for regulating the flow of air and sand.
Should flow of sand be erratic, open valve on pot or
wand to smooth the flow. When rinsing is needed,
open valve on sand wand to stop the flow of sand.
7. To control the flow amount of sand, adjust the ball
valve on the pot or the ball valve on the sand wand.
NOTE: During normal operation, the ball valve on
the sand wand should be closed and the sandpot air
ball valve should be slightly opened.
WARNING
USE PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING WHEN
OPERATING.
WARNING
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
CAUTION