User's Manual

SHARK SSG • 97-6134 • REV. 7/05a
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PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
8. High pressure developed by these machines will
cause personal injury or equipment damage. Use
caution when operating. Do not direct discharge
stream at people, or severe injury or death will re-
sult.
WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne and
fly at high speeds.
9. Eye safety devices, safety
clothing; hand and foot pro-
tection must be worn when
using this equipment.
10. Never make adjustments on
machine while it is in opera-
tion.
WARNING: Spray gun kicks back. Hold with both
hands.
11. Grip cleaning wand securely with both hands be-
fore starting the cleaner. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping wand.
12. Machines with spray gun should not be operated
with the spray gun in the off position for extensive
periods of time as this may cause damage to the
pump.
13. The best insurance against an accident is precau-
tion and knowledge of the machine.
14. We will not be liable for any changes made to our
standard machines, or any components not pur-
chased from us.
WARNING: Keep wand, hose and
water spray away from electrical
wiring or fatal electric shock may
result.
15. Read engine safety instruc-
tions provided.
16. Never run pump dry or leave
spray gun closed longer than
2 minutes.
17. Inlet water must be cold and clean fresh water.
18. Use No. 1 or No. 2 Heating Oil (ASTM D306) only.
NEVER use gasoline in your fuel oil tank. Gasoline
is more combustible than fuel oil and could result
in a serious explosion. NEVER use crankcase or
waste oil in your burner. Burner malfunction could
result from contamination.
19. Do not confuse gasoline and fuel oil tanks. Keep
proper fuel in proper tank.
20. Protect machine from freezing.
21. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured be-
fore using pressure washer. Coupler collar must
be pushed into the locked position.
22. Do not allow acids, caustic, or abrasive fluids to
pass through the pump.
23. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when a product is used near children.
Do not allow children to operate the pressure
washer. This machine must be attended during
operation.
24. Do not operate this product when fatigued or un-
der the influence of alcohol or drugs. Keep operat-
ing area clear of all persons.
25. Protect discharge hose from vehicle traffic and
sharp objects. Inspect condition of high pressure
hose before using or bodily injury may result.
26. Before disconnecting discharge hose from water
outlet, turn burner off and open spray gun to allow
water to cool below 100°F before stopping the ma-
chine. Then open the spray gun to relieve pres-
sure. Failure to properly cool down or maintain the
heating coil may result in a steam explosion.
27. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
28. This machine must be attended during operation.
29. CAUTION: Risk of injury. Disconnect battery
ground terminal before servicing.
WARNING
KEEP WATER
SPRAY AWAY FROM
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
WARNING
USE PROTECTIVE
EYE WEAR
AND CLOTHING
WHEN OPERATING
THIS EQUIPMENT.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION