Shark Jetters
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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SJGDG-3016 & SJGDG-3020 • 8.914-327.0 • REV. 4/12
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Shark
®
Jetter.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance
of models SJGDG-3016 and SJGDG-3020. All infor-
mation in this manual is based on the latest product
information available at time of printing.
Shark reserves 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 Shark
®
Jetter. 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 opera-
tor 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.
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.
MACHINE SAFETY
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of in-
jury, read operating instructions
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 damage.
2. All installations must comply with local codes. Con-
tact your electrician, plumber, utility company or the
selling distributor for specific details.
CAUTION: 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 poi-
sonous carbon monoxide gas;
exposure may cause loss of
consciousness and may lead to
death. It also contains chemicals known, in certain
quantities to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can
ignite 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 refuel-
ing. 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.
In an overfilling situation, additional precautions are
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled in
a safe manner.
CAUTION: High pressure stream
of water that this equipment
can produce can pierce skin and
its underlying tissues, leading
to serious injury and possible
amputation.
CAUTION: Do not touch engine
during operation. The muffler and
other parts of the engine get hot
and can cause severe burns.
WARNING
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION.
USE ONLY IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
CAUTION
WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE
SPRAY CAN PIERCE
SKIN AND TISSUES.
CAUTION
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE.
DO NOT ADD FUEL
WHEN OPERATING
MACHINE.
WARNING
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
CAUTION
HOT SURFACES
CAN CAUSE BURNS.
CAUTION
