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STP SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Shark STP • 97-6153 • Rev. 7/03
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a STP.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance
of the STP Series pressure washers. All information in
this manual is based on the latest product information
available at the time of printing.
We reserve the right to make changes at any time with-
out incurring any obligation.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding 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 manufacturer’s instructions
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. All installations must comply with local codes. Con-
tact your electrician, plumber, utility company or the
selling distributor for specific details.
To comply with National Electrical Code (NGPA 70)
and provide additional protection from risk of elec-
tric shock, this hot water converter is equipped with
a UL approved ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
power cord.
WARNING
KEEP WATER SPRAY
AWAY FROM
ELECTRICAL
WIRING.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE.
DO NOT USE WITH
FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS.
WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE
SPRAY CAN PIERCE
SKIN AND TISSUES.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ignite
causing property damage or se-
vere injury.
WARNING: Do not use gasoline,
crankcase drainings or oil con-
taining gasoline, solvents or alco-
hol. Doing so will result in fire
and/or explosion.
WARNING: Do not spray flammable liquids. Operate
only where an open torch is permitted.
3. This fuel burning machine shall be installed only in
locations where combustible dusts and flammable
gases or vapors are not present.
4. In these oil burning models, use only kerosene, No.1
home heating fuel, or diesel fuel.
WARNING: Keep water spray,
wand and high pressure hose
away from electrical wiring or fa-
tal electric shock may result. Read
warning tag on electrical cord.
5. To protect the operator from
electrical shock, the machine
must be electrically grounded.
It is the responsibility of the
owner to connect this machine
to a UL grounded receptacle of proper voltage and
amperage ratings. Do not spray water on or near
electrical components. Do not touch machine with
wet hands or while standing in water. Always dis-
connect power before servicing.
CAUTION: Spray gun kicks back — hold with both
hands.
6. Grip cleaning wand of attached pressure washer se-
curely with both hands before starting cleaner. Fail-
ure to do this could result in injury from a whipping
wand.
WARNING: High pressure stream
of fluid that this equipment can
produce can pierce the skin and
its underlying tissues, leading to
serious injury and possible am-
putation.
7. High pressure developed by the
attached pressure washer can
cause bodily injury or damage.
Use caution when operating. Do not point the spray
gun at anyone or at any part of the body. This ma-
chine is to be used only by qualified operators.
8. Never make adjustments on machine while it is in
operation.
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
CAUTION