Shark BG-3735 - Manual (Page 3)

97-707 • Bg • reV. 7/06
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PRESSURE
W
ASHER
OPERA
TOR’S MANU
AL
thank you for purchasing this pressure washer.
all information in this manual is based on the latest
product information available at the time of printing.
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 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 com-
prehends 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.
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 instruc-
tions 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.
. all installations must comply with local codes.
contact 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 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 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.)
refuel gasoline engines on mobile or portable
equipment:
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 equip-
ment can produce can pierce
skin and its underlying tissues,
leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
WARNING
HIGH pReSSURe
SpRAY CAN pIeRCe
SkIN ANd TISSUeS.
WARNING
RISk oF FIRe.
do NoT Add FUel
WHeN opeRATING
MACHINe.
WARNING
RISk oF
ASpHYxIATIoN.
USe oNlY IN A Well
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WARNING
ReAd opeRAToR’S
MANUAl
THoRoUGHlY
pRIoR To USe.
CAUTIoN
INTRodUCTIoN & SAFeTY INFoRMATIoN