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TRIGGER GUN KICKS 

BACK - HOLD WITH 

BOTH HANDS

WARNING

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ARNING: Grip cleaning wand 

securely with both hands before 
starting. Failure to do this could 
result in injury from a whipping 
wand.

14.   Never make adjustments on 

machine while in operation.

 

 15. Be certain all quick coupler fi ttings are secured 

before using pressure washer.

 

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TO PERSONS. KEEP 

CLEAR OF NOZZLE.

WARNING

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ARNING: High pressure devel-

oped by these machines will 
cause personal injury or equip-
ment damage. Keep clear of 
nozzle. Use caution when oper-
ating. Do not direct discharge 
stream at people, or severe in-
jury or death will result. 

 

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OTECT FROM 

FREEZING

WARNING: Protect machine from 

freezing.

16.  To keep machine in best 
 

operating conditions, it is 

 

important you protect machine 

 

from freezing. Failure to protect 

 

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could cause malfunction of the 

 

machine and result in death, 

serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Fol-
low storage instructions specifi ed in this manual.

17.   Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter 

then 90°F.

 

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ASPHYXIATION. USE 

THIS PRODUCT ONLY IN 

A WELL

VENTILATED AREA.

WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation. 

Use this product only in a well 
ventilated area. 

 18.  Avoid installing machines 

in small areas or near ex-
haust fans. Adequate ox-
ygen is needed for com-
bustion or dangerous car-
bon monoxide will result.

 19. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes 

made to our standard machines or any components 
not purchased from us.

 20.  The best insurance against an accident is precau-

tion and knowledge of the machine.

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TANT SAFETY INFORMATION

 

  Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment 

shall be refueled:

  

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 overfi lling situation, additional precautions are 

necessary to ensure that the situation is handled 
in a safe manner.

WARNING: Risk of injury. Disconnect battery 
ground terminal before servicing.

  8.  When in use , do not place machine near fl ammable 

objects as the engine is hot.

  9. Oil burning appliances shall be installed only in 

locations where combustible dusts and fl ammable 
gases or vapors are not present. Do not store or 
use gasoline near this machine.

 10.  Use No. 1 or No. 2 heating oil (ASTM D306) only. 

NEVER

 use gasoline in your fuel oil tank. Gasoline 

is more combustible than fuel oil and could result 
in a serious explosion. 

NEVER

 use crankcase or 

waste oil in your burner. Fuel unit malfunction could 
result from contamination.

 11.  Do not confuse gasoline and fuel oil tanks. Keep 

proper fuel in proper tank.

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HOT SURFACES 

CAN CAUSE BURNS

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surfaces can cause burns. Use 
only designated gripping areas 
of spray gun and wand. Do not 
place hands or feet on non-insu-
lated areas of the pressure 
washer.

 12.  Transport/Repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel 

shut-off valve OFF. 

 

HOT DISCHARGE FLUID:   

DO NOT TOUCH OR 

DIRECT DISCHARGE 

STREAM AT PERSONS.

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UTION: Hot discharge fl uid. 

Do not touch or direct discharge 
stream at persons.

WARNING: This machine pro-
duces hot water and must have 
insulated components attached 
to protect the operator.

 13. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is 

necessary when a machine is used near children. 
Do not allow children to operate the pressure 
washer. 

This machine must be attended during 

operation. 

Summary of Contents for KG-252437

Page 1: ...ate your local Shark Commercial Pressure Washer Dealer nearest you visit www shark pw com 9 9 OPERATOR S MANUAL M ORDER KG 252437 1 107 238 0 KG 262637 1 107 239 0 KG 313137 KG 403637 1 107 240 0 1 10...

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Page 3: ...both serial number and date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference v 02 14 Important Safety Information 4 6 Component Identification 7 Assembly Instructions 8 Operating Instruction...

Page 4: ...R SPRAY AWAY FROM ELECTRICAL WIRING WARNING Keep wand hose and water spray away from electric wiring or fatal electric shock may result 4 All installations must comply with local codes Contact your el...

Page 5: ...s on mobile or portable equipment shall be refueled 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 ma...

Page 6: ...w water to cool below 100 before stopping the machine Then open the spray gun to relieve pres sure Failure to properly cool down or maintain the heating coil may result in a steam explosion 26 Do not...

Page 7: ...the other end to spray gun Pump Protector Cycles fresh cool water through pump when recirculating water reaches 140 F Note If trigger on spray gun is released for more than 1 2 minutes water will leak...

Page 8: ...ed properly STEP 7 Connect the high pressure hose to the discharge nipple STEP 5 Pull spring loaded collar of the wand coupler back to insert your choice of pressure nozzle STEP 8 Connect garden hose...

Page 9: ...damage STEP 3 Connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely Never use hot water STEP 5 Rotate the fuel shut off valve to the On position Slide the fuel valve lever to the...

Page 10: ...o fast position CAUTION Small engines may kick back Do not hold pull starter grip tightly in hand OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The five color coded quick connect nozzles provide a wide array of spray widths...

Page 11: ...IPS Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water Place de tergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure for best results limit your work area to sections app...

Page 12: ...her is not being operated or is being stored for more than one month follow these instructions 1 Replenish engine oil to upper level 2 Drain gasoline from fuel tank fuel line fuel valve and carburetor...

Page 13: ...es Call local distributor Nozzle is obstructed Blow out or remove debris with fine needle Pump sucking air inlet hose leaking Check that all hoses and fittings are airtight Turn off machine and trigge...

Page 14: ...se NO DETERGENT Detergent suction tube not properly connected to machine Check connection Detergent is too thick Dilute detergent For best results use manufacturers detergent Detergent filter valve is...

Page 15: ...ually As needed Clean Water Screen Filter Weekly Replace HP Hose Annually if there are any signs of wear PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE This pressure washer was produced with the best available materials an...

Page 16: ...EM PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 9 162 323 0 HP HOSE DN8 50 4000 NOLOGO BLK RBR 1 2 9 112 017 0 AL5 GUN 4000 PSI 1 3 9 112 527 0 LANCE AL QUICK CONNECT MALE 4000 PSI 1 4 9 104 016 0 QUICK CONNECT NOZZLE K...

Page 17: ...ATOR S MANUAL xyz y ed Month Day Year Estimated Operating Hours Since Last Oil Change Date Oil Changed Month Day Year Estimated Operating Hours Since Last Oil Change OIL CHANGE RECORD Check engine oil...

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Page 19: ...shark pw com Form 9 801 597 0 KG Revised 02 14 Printed in U S A or Mexico...

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