Shark DE-2010, DE-3010, DE-3520, DE-2015, DE series 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

product information available at the time of printing.
Manufacturer reserve the right to make changes at an y

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. 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.

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 fault 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.

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. Do not 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 re-

ceptacle 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

standing in water. Alwa ys 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 injur y
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, f oot, hand

PROTECTIVE

EYEWEAR AND

CLOTHING MUST BE

WORN.

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

9. Do not operate with the spray
gun trigger in the off position for extensiv e 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 for 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

PRESSURE W ASHER

washer at any time.

16. Protect from freezing.

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

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

PRESSURE W ASHER

Water Supply

(not included)

Garden Hose

(not included)

Pressure

Nozzle

Quick

Coupler

On/Off
Switch

Pump

Protector

Unloader

Pump

Soap

Nozzle

Safety

Latch

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 when used with a soap nozzle.

Wand — Must be connected to the spra y gun.
Unloader — Safety device that relie ves pressure when

spray gun trigger is closed.

High Pressure

Spray Gun

and Wand

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.
GFCI — Ground fault circuit interrupter trips when volt-

age leaks to ground.

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 pre vents internal pump damage.

Hose

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Handle

Alignment

Holes

Frame

Assy.

PRESSURE W ASHER

STEP 1: Attach the handle to the

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

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Safety

Latch

High Pressure

Hose

Gun

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.

Spray

Gun/Wand

Nozzle

Extension

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 4: Attach the high pressure

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

Pressure

Nozzle

Wand

Collar

Wand

Coupler

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.

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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STEP 5: Attach nozzle extension
to spray gun/wand. Tighten both
by hand.

Pump Discharge

Fitting

High

Pressure

Hose

Coupler Collar

STEP 8: Connect the high pressure

hose to the pump discharge fitting.
Push coupler collar forward until
secure.

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STEP 6: Pull the spring-loaded col­lar of the wand coupler back to in­sert your choice of pressure nozzle.

Cold

Water

Source

Garden

Hose

STEP 9: Connect garden hose to

the cold water source.