Shark SMT • 9.800-504.0
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IMPORTANT PRESSURE WASHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing a Shark 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 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 fl uent 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 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.
When ordering parts, specify model and serial
number. Use only identical replacement parts.
This machine is to be used only by trained
operators.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
i n j u r y , r e a d o p e r a t i n g
instructions carefully before
using.
1. Read the owner's manual
thoroughly. Failure to follow
instructions could cause
malfunction of the machine
and result in death, serious
bodily injury and/or property
damage.
2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pres-
sure quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls.
3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
DANGER: Keep wand, hose, and
water spray away from electric
wiring or fatal electric shock
may result.
4. To protect the operator from
electrical shock , the machine must
be electrically grounded.
.
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 fl ame
or torch is permitted.
5. In oil burning models, use only kerosene, No. 1
home heating fuel, or diesel. If diesel is used, add
a soot remover to every tankful.
RISK OF FIRE.
DO NOT ADD FUEL
WHEN OPERATING
MACHINE.
WARNING
WARNING: Risk of fi re — 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
fi re and/or explosion.
6. Operate only in locations where combustible dusts
and fl ammable gases or vapors are not present. Do
not store or use gasoline near this machine.
7. Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fl uids to pass
through the pump.
8. Never run pump dry or leave spray gun closed
longer than 1-2 minutes.
9. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
KEEP WATER
SPRAY AWAY
DANGER