Shark HE Series,HE-2010,HE-2015 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

MODEL: HE

OPERATING INSTRUCTION

AND PARTS MANUAL

■ HE-2010 ■ HE-2015

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97-717

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

Prev entative Maintenance..................................................................... 11

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

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

Exploded View Parts List ...................................................................... 13

Hose and Spray Gun Assembl y............................................................ 14

Downstream Injector............................................................................. 14

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 a Pressure Washer.
All information in this manual is based on the latest prod-

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

out incurring any obligation.

This machine was designed for maximum

use of 1 hour a day, 5 days a week.

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

WARNING

READ OPERA TOR’S

MANUAL THOR OUGHLY

PRIOR TO USE.

2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressures
quickly. Be thoroughly f amiliar with the controls.

3. Stay alert – watch what your are doing.

4. 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 (NFP A 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.

WARNING: 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 . Do not spra y flam­mable liquids.

RISK OF EXPLOSION:

DO NOT SPRAY

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.

5. Risk of explosion - do not spra y
flammable liquids or operate in
an explosiv e location. Operate
only where open flame or torch
is permitted.

WARNING

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

6.

WARNING: To protect the
operator from electrical
shock, the mac hine must be

KEEP WA TER

SPRAY AWAY FROM

ELECTRICAL WIRING.

electrically grounded. It is
the responsibility of the
owner to connect this ma­chine to a UL grounded

receptacle of proper v oltage and amperage rat­ings. Do not spray water on or near electrical
components. Do not touch machine with wet
hands or while standing in water. Always dis­connect power before servicing.

7. Grip cleaning wand securely with both hands be­fore starting the pressure washer. F ailure to do this
could result in injury from a whipping wand.

WARNING

WARNING: Equipment can pro­duce a high pressure stream of
fluid that can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to se­rious injury and possible ampu-

HIGH PRESSURE

STREAM CAN

PIERCE SKIN AND

TISSUES.

tation.

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 result.

9. Never make adjustments on machine while in op­eration.

WARNING

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

10. Eye safety devices, foot pro-

USE PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING WHEN

OPERATING.

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

11. Machines with spray gun should not be operated
with the trigger in the off position for extensive peri­ods of time as this may cause damage to the pump.

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

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13. We will not be liable for any changes made to our
standard machines, or any components not pur­chased from us.

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

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

16. T o reduce the risk of injury , close supervision is nec­essary when a machine is used near children. Do
not allow children to operate the pressure washer .

This machine must be attended during opera-

PRESSURE W ASHER

tion.

17. Protect from freezing.

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

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Plug

(120V)

PRESSURE WASHER

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

Power

Supply

GFCI

Detergent Bucket

(not included)

Nozzle

Quick

Coupler

Wand

Oil Dip

Stick

Inlet

Connector

Pick-up T ube

Detergent

Discharge

Nipple

Quick Coupler

Spray

Gun

Electric

Motor

Water

Faucet

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Water Supply

Hose

(not included)

Pressure Nozzle

Brass Soap

Nozzle

Detergent Injector - Allows you to siphon and mix de-

tergents.
High Pressure Hose - Connect one end to water pump

discharge nipple and the other end to spray gun.

Nozzle Quick Coupler ­Pump - Develops high pressure.
Spray Gun - Controls the application of water and de-

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

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Trigger

High

Pressure

Hose

Swivel

Connector

Swivel Connector - Allows free range of movement to

avoid coiling hoses.

Wand - Must be connected to the spra y gun.
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.

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