Specifications

B4030H PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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Shark B4030H • Rev. 12/02
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Shark pressure washer.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of
the B4030H pressure washer. All information in this
manual is based on the latest product information avail-
able at the time of printing.
Shark reserves the right to make changes at any time
without incurring any obligation.
The B4030H Series was designed for maximum
use of 4 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings
before using this Shark pressure washer. Warning infor-
mation should be emphasized and understood. If the op-
erator is not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and warnings shall be read to and discussed with
the operator in the operator’s native language by the pur-
chaser/owner, making sure that the operator compre-
hends 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 per-
mit anyone to operate the engine without proper instruc-
tions.
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: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instructions
carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual thor-
oughly. Failure to follow instruc-
tions 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.
WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE
SPRAY CAN PIERCE
SKIN AND TISSUES.
WARNING
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION.
USE ONLY IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
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 poison-
ous carbon monoxide gas; ex-
posure may cause loss of con-
sciousness 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 ig-
nite 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 2 minutes before refueling. 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.)
When refueling gasoline engines on mobile or por-
table equipment, make sure to refuel:
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 equipment can
produce can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to se-
rious injury and possible ampu-
tation.
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
CAUTION
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE.
DO NOT ADD FUEL
WHEN OPERATING
MACHINE.