Product Manual
Shark
®
Jetters
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
3
SJPE-1500 • 8.914-323.0 • REV. 7/12
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Shark
®
Jetter.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of
model SJPE-1500. All information in this manual is based
on the latest product information available at the time of
printing.
Shark reserves 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 Shark
®
Jetter. 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.
MACHINE SAFETY
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 unit and result in death, seri-
ous bodily injury and/or property
damage.
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 Na-
tional Electrical code (NFPA 70) and provide additional
protection from risk of electric shock, the machines
are equipped with a UL approved ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) power cord.
WARNING: Flammable liquids can
create fumes which can ignite caus-
ing property damage or severe injury.
WARNING: 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 explo-
sive materials are used or stored.
WARNING: Keep water spray away
from electric wiring or fatal electric
shock may result.
4. To protect the operator from
electrical shock, the machine
must be electrically grounded. 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 components. Do not touch machine
with wet hands or while standing in water. Always
disconnect power before servicing.
5. Grip cleaning wand or hose securely with both hands
before starting the cleaner. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping wand or hose.
WARNING: High pressure stream
of fluid that this equipment can
produce can pierce skin and its un-
derlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.
6. High pressure developed by
these machines will cause per-
sonal injury or equipment dam-
age. 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 opera-
tion.
WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne and
fly at high speeds.
8. Eye safety devices, foot protection
and protective clothing must be
worn when using this equipment.
9. Do not operate with the valve in
the off position for extensive peri-
ods of time as this may cause damage to the pump.
10. The best insurance against an accident is precaution
and knowledge of the machine.
11. Shark will not be liable for any changes made to our
standard machines or any components not purchased
from Shark.
12. Be certain all fittings are secured before using the
Shark
®
Jetter.
13. Never run pump dry.
14. Inlet water supply must be cold and clean
fresh water.
15. Do not allow children to operate the Shark
®
Jetter
at
any time.
16. Protect from freezing.
KEEP WATER SPRAY
AWAY FROM ELEC-
TRICAL WIRING.
WARNING
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
CAUTION
HIGH PRESSURE
SPRAY CAN PIERCE
SKIN AND TISSUES.
CAUTION
WARNING
RISK OF
EXPLOSION: DO
NOT USE WITH
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
WARNING
USE PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING WHEN
OPERATING.