CD SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
5
SHARK CD • 97-6126 • Rev. 4/03
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Shark Pressure Washer.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of
the CD-302231 and CD-302237 washer. All information
in this manual is based on the latest product information
available at the time of printing.
Shark Pressure Washers reserves the right to make
changes at any time without incurring any obligation.
The CD Series was designed for light use
of 1 hour 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.
The operator must know how to stop the machine quickly
and understand the operation of all controls. Never per-
mit anyone to operate the engine without proper instruc-
tions.
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 instructions
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.
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation
— Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.
3. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Exhaust contains poison-
ous carbon monoxide gas;
exposure may cause loss
of consciousness and may lead
to death. It also contains detergents known, in cer-
tain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ig-
nite causing property damage or
severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of fire — Do not
add fuel when the product is
operating.
WARNING: Risk of explosion —
Do not spray flammable liquids.
4. Do not place machine near flammable objects as
the engine is hot.
5. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes before refueling. 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.)
When refueling gasoline engines on mobile or portable
equipment, make sure to refuel:
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 overfilling situation, additional precautions are
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled in
a safe manner.
WARNING: High pressure stream
of water that this equipment can
produce can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to se-
rious injury and possible ampu-
tation.
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION.
USE ONLY IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE.
DO NOT ADD FUEL
WHEN OPERATING
MACHINE.
WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE
SPRAY CAN PIERCE
SKIN AND TISSUES.
WARNING
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
CAUTION