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Shark SGP • 97-6132 • REV. 4/07
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PRESSURE
W
ASHER
OPERA
TOR’S MANU
AL
INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAfETy INfORMATION
Thank you for purchasing this 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.
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. Use only identical replacement
parts.
This machine is to be used only by trained op-
erators.
IMPORTANT SAfETy
INfORMATION
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL ThOROUGhLy
PRIOR TO 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 mal-
function of the machine and
result in death, serious bodily
injury and/or property dam-
age.
2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressure
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
WARNING
kEEP WATER
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 electrician, plumber,
utility company or the selling
distributor for specific details.
WARNING
EAR PROTECTION
MUST bE WORN
WARNING: This machine exceeds
85 db appropriate ear protection
must be worn.
WARNING
USE PROTECTIvE
EyE WEAR
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.
5. Eye, hand, and foot protection
must be worn when using this
equipment.
6. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
RISk Of ExPLOSION:
OPERATE ONLy WhERE
OPEN fLAME OR TORCh
IS PERMITTED
WARNING
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ig-
nite, causing property damage
or severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of explosion
— Operate only where open
flame or torch is permitted.
RISk Of fIRE.
DO NOT ADD fUEL
WhEN OPERATING
MAChINE.
WARNING
WARNING: Risk of fire — Do not
add fuel when the product is
operating or still hot.
WARNING: Do not use gasoline
crankcase draining or oil con-
taining gasoline, solvents or
alcohol. Doing so will result in
fire and/or explosion.
WARNING: Risk of fire — Do not
Spray flammable liquids.
7. Allow engine to cool for 1-2 minutes before refu-
eling. 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 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.