Shark DE-2015, DE-3010, DE-3520 Operating Instructions Manual

MODEL: DE

OPERATING INSTRUCTION

AND PARTS MANUAL

■ DE-2010 ■ DE-2015 ■ DE-3010 ■ DE-3520

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CONTENTS

Important Safety Information................................................................3-4

Component Identification ........................................................................ 5

Assembly Instructions.............................................................................6

Operating Instructions.............................................................................7

Applying Detergent and General Operating Techniques..........................8

Shut Down and Clean-Up .......................................................................9

Storage ................................................................................................... 9

Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 10

Preventativ e Maintenance.....................................................................11

Oil Change Record ............................................................................... 11

Exploded View ...................................................................................... 12

Exploded View Parts List .................................................................13-14

Hose and Spray Gun Assembl y............................................................ 15

PDE4-30025A, B, C Exploded View ...................................................... 16

PDE4-30025A, B, C Parts List ..............................................................17

Specifications ....................................................................................... 18

Warranty

Model Number ______________________________
Serial Number ______________________________
Date of Purchase ____________________________

The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to
the pressure washer. You should record both serial number and
date of purchase and keep in a safe place f or future reference.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer.
All information in this manual is based on the latest prod-

uct information availab le at the time of printing.
Manufacturer reserve the right to make changes at any

time without incurring any obligation.

Owner/User Responsibility:

The owner and/or user must hav e an understanding of
the manufacturer’ s operating instructions and warnings
before using this pressure washer . W arning 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.

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

READ OPERATOR’S

MANUAL THOROUGHL Y

PRIOR TO USE.

2. All installations must comply with local codes. Con­tact your electrician, plumber, utility company or the
selling distributor for specific details. To comply with
the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and pro­vide additional protection from risk of electric shock,
single phase pressure washers are equipped with
a UL approved ground f ault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
power cord. Three phase machines must be con­nected to a GFCI circuit breaker .

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc­tions carefully before using.

1. Read the owner's manual thor­oughly. Failure to follow in­structions could cause mal­function of the machine and
result in death, serious bodily
injury and/or property dam­age.

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WARNING

WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ig­nite causing property damage or
severe injury .

WARNING: Risk of explosion —
Do not spray flammable liquids.

RISK OF EXPLOSION:

DO NOT SPRAY

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.

3. Risk of explosion — do not
spray flammable liquids or
operate in an area where

flammable or explosiv e materials are used or stored.

WARNING

WARNING: Keep water spray
away from electrical wiring or
fatal electric shock may result.

4. To protect the operator from
electrical shock, the machine
must be electrically grounded.

KEEP WA TER SPRA Y

AWAY FROM

ELECTRICAL WIRING.

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 electrical compo-

nents.
Do not touch machine with wet hands or while stand-

ing in water. Always disconnect power before ser­vicing.

5. Grip cleaning wand securely with both hands be­fore starting the cleaner. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping wand.

WARNING

WARNING: High pressure
stream of fluid that this equip­ment can produce can pierce
skin and its underlying tissues,
leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.

HIGH PRESSURE

SPRAY CAN PIERCE

SKIN AND TISSUES.

6. 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 result.

7. Never make adjustments on machine while in
operation.

WARNING

WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne
and fly at high speeds.

8. Eye safety devices, foot pro-

PROTECTIVE

EYEWEAR AND

CLOTHING MUST BE

WORN.

tection and protective clothing
must be worn when using this
equipment.

9. Do not operate with the trig­ger in the off position for extensive periods of time
as this may cause damage to the pump .

10. The best insurance against an accident is precau­tion and knowledge of the machine.

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11. Manufacturer will not be liable f or any changes made
to our standard machines, or any components not
purchased from us.

12. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured be­fore using pressure washer .

13. Never run pump dry or leave spray gun closed
longer than 5 minutes.

14. Inlet water supply must be cold and clean fresh
water.

15. Do not allow children to operate the pressure washer
at any time.

PRESSURE W ASHER

16. Protect from freezing.

17. When the machine is working, do not cover or place
in a closed space where ventilation is insufficient.

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Water Supply

(not included)

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

Pressure

Nozzle

Unloader

PRESSURE WASHER

Garden Hose

(not included)

Quick

Coupler

On/Off
Switch

Pump

Wand

Hanger

Detergent

Bucket (not

included)

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GFCI

Pump — Dev elops high pressure.
Spray Gun — Controls the application of water and

detergent onto cleaning surface with trigger device. In­cludes safety latch.

Detergent Injector — Allows you to siphon and mix
detergents.

Wand — Must be connected to the spra y gun.

Spray Gun

and Wand

High Pressure

High Pressure Hose — Connect one end to water

pump discharge nipple and the other end to spray gun.
Pump Protector — Cycles fresh cool water through

pump when recirculating water reaches 140°F.

Note: If trigger on spray gun is released for more
than 2 minutes, water will leak from valve. Warm
water will discharge from pump protector onto floor .
This system prevents internal pump damage.

Hose

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Handle

Alignment

Holes

Frame

Assy.

STEP 1: Attach the handle to the

PRESSURE W ASHER

frame of the pressure washer.
Note: It ma y be necessary to move
the handle supports from side to
side in order to align the handle so
it will slide over the frame supports.

Spray

Gun

Safety

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Latch

High Pressure

Hose

STEP 4: Attach the high

pressure hose to the spray
gun using teflon tape on
hose threads.

Carriage

Bolt

Nut

STEP 2: Insert the carriage bolt through

the holes from the outside of the unit
and attach a nut from the inside of the
machine. Tighten nuts.

Nozzle

Extension

Spray Gun/

Wand

STEP 5: Attach nozzle extension to spray

gun/wand. Tighten both by hand.

Bolts

Nut

Hose/Gun

Storage
Bracket

Studs

STEP 3: Attach the spray gun/

hose storage handle, and
bracket to handle . Tighten nuts.

Pressure

Nozzle

Wand

Coupler

STEP 6: Pull the spring-loaded col-

lar of the wand coupler back to in­sert your choice of pressure nozzle.

Pressure

Nozzle

Wand

Coupler

Wand

Collar

STEP 7: Release the coupler col-

lar and push the nozzle until the
collar clicks. Pull the nozzle to
make sure it is seated properly.

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Pump

Discharge

Fitting

High

Pressure

Hose

Coupler Collar

STEP 8: Connect the high pressure

hose to the pump discharge fitting.

STEP 9: Connect garden hose to
the cold water source.

Cold

Water

Source

Garden

Hose

Push coupler collar forward until
secure.

Pump

Water Inlet

Garden

Hose

STEP 10: Connect the garden hose to pump water inlet.
Inspect inlets.

CAUTION: Do not run the pump without

water or pump damage will result.

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