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SGP SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Shark Pressure Washer.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of
the SGP washers. 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 SGP 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 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
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using this machine basic precau-
tions should always be followed, including the fol-
lowing:
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
and result in death, serious
bodily injury and/or proper ty
damage.
2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressures
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
3.
Stay alert
- watch what you are doing.
4. All installations must comply with local codes. Con-
tact your electrician, plumber, utility company or the
selling distributor for specific details.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ignite
causing property damage or se-
vere injury.
5. Risk of explosion - do not spray
flammable liquids or operate in
an explosive location. Operate
only where open flame or torch
is permitted.
WARNING: Do not place machine
near flammable objects when the
engine is hot.
WARNING: Keep water spray
away from electrical wiring or fa-
tal electric shock may result. Read
warning tag on electrical cord.
WARNING: Spray gun kicks back.
Hold with both hands.
6. Grip cleaning wand securely with both hands before
starting the cleaner. Failure to do this could result in
injury from a whipping wand.
WARNING: Risk of fire. Do not add
fuel when the machine is operat-
ing.
7. Allow engine to cool for 2 min-
utes before refueling. If any fuel
is spilled, make sure area is dry
before testing 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;
d. With an allowance made for expansion of the fuel
should the equipment be exposed to a higher am-
bient temperature.
In an overfilling situation, additional precautions are
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled in
a safe manner.
WARNING
KEEP WATER SPRAY
AWAY FROM
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
USE CAUTION WHEN
REFUELLING.
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
CAUTION
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
DO NOT SPRAY
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.