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Shark 808/1010 • Rev. 7/02
ASSEMBLY
Unpacking
Unpack carefully. Wear safety glasses or goggles while
unpacking, assembling or operating pressure washer. If
there are missing components or hidden damage
immediately contact distributor or carrier concerning
discrepancies.
1. Cut strapping band from pressure washer and pallet.
2. Remove pressure washer from pallet.
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 purchaser/owner,
making sure that the operator comprehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers’ instructions.
IMPORTANT: 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 injury, read operating
instructions carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual thoroughly. Failure to fol-
low instructions 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 electric shock, this
pressure washer is equipped with a UL approved
ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) power cord
(250V, 30 Amp or less, 1Ph). All other models must
be connected to GFCI circuit breaker by a qualified
electrician.
WARNING: Flammable liquids can create fumes which
can ignite causing property damage or severe injury.
WARNING: DO NOT use gasoline, crankcase
drainings or oil containing gasoline, solvents or
alcohol. Doing so will result in fire and/or explosion.
WARNING: DO NOT spray flammable liquids. Oper-
ate 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, #1
home heating fuel, or diesel.
DO NOT USE GASO-
LINE, CRANKCASE DRAININGS OR OIL CONTAIN-
ING GASOLINE, SOLVENTS OR ALCOHOL.
DOING SO WILL RESULT IN FIRE AND/OR EXPLO-
SION.
5. Risk of explosion - do not spray flammable liquids.
Operate only where open flame or torch is permitted.
WARNING: Keep water spray, wand and high pres-
sure hose away from electrical wiring or fatal electric
shock may result. Read warning tag on electrical cord.
6. 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 elec-
trical components.
DO NOT
touch machine with wet
hands or while standing in water. Always disconnect
power before servicing.
WARNING: Spray gun kicks back — hold with both
hands.
7. Grip cleaning wand of attached pressure washer
securely 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 pos-
sible amputation.
8. High pressure developed by the attached pressure
washer can cause bodily injury or damage. Use cau-
tion when operating.
DO NOT
point the spray gun at
anyone or at any part of the body. This machine is to
be used only by qualified operators.
9. Never make adjustments on machine while it is in
operation.
WARNING: High pressure spray can cause paint
chips or other particles to become airborne and fly at
high speeds.
10. Eye safety devices must be worn when using this
equipment.
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation. Use this product only
in a well ventilated area.
11. When the machine is working, do not cover or place
in a closed space where ventilation is insufficient.
WARNING: Risk of fire. DO NOT add fuel when the
machine is operating or still hot.
12. Machines with a spray gun should not be operated
with the spray gun in the off position for extended
periods of time as this may cause damage to the
pump. Check to make sure burner shuts off when
spray gun trigger is closed.
13. Protect from freezing.
