Westinghouse WGen6000, User Manual

6 | Westinghouse Portable Power

DANGER

Never use the generator in a location that is wet or damp. Never expose the generator to rain, snow, water 

spray or standing water while in use. Protect the generator from all hazardous weather conditions. Moisture 

or ice can cause a short circuit or other malfunction in the electrical circuit.

Never operate the generator in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Only operate 

the generator outside and away from windows, doors and vents.

WARNING

Voltage produced by the generator could result in death or serious injury.

• 

Never operate the generator in rain or a flood plain unless proper precautions are taken to avoid 

being subject to rain or a flood.

• 

Never use worn or damaged extension cords.

• 

Always have a licensed electrician connect the generator to the utility circuit.

• 

Never touch an operating generator if the generator is wet or if you have wet hands.

• 

Never operate the generator in highly conductive areas such as around metal decking or steel works.

• 

Always use grounded extension cords. Always use three-wire or double-insulated power tools.

• 

Never touch live terminals or bare wires while the generator is operating.

• 

Be sure the generator is properly grounded before operating.

WARNING

Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions.

• 

Always refuel the generator outdoors, in a well-ventilated area.

• 

Never remove the fuel cap with the engine running.

• 

Never refuel the generator while the engine is running. Always turn engine off and allow the generator 

to cool before refueling.

• 

Only fill fuel tank with gasoline.

• 

Keep sparks, open flames or other form of ignition (such as match, cigarette, static electric source)

away when refueling.

• 

Never overfill the fuel tank. Leave room for fuel to expand. Overfilling the fuel tank can result in a 

sudden overflow of gasoline and result in spilled gasoline coming in contact with HOT surfaces. 

Spilled fuel can ignite. If fuel is spilled on the generator, wipe up any spills immediately. Dispose of 

rag properly. Allow area of spilled fuel to dry before operating the generator.

• 

Wear eye protection while refueling.

• 

Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.

• 

Store any containers containing gasoline in a well-ventilated area, away from any combustibles or 

source of ignition.

• 

Check for fuel leaks after refueling. Never operate the engine if a fuel leak is discovered.

WARNING

Never operate the generator if powered items overheat, electrical 

output drops, there is sparking, flames or smoke coming from the 

generator, or if the receptacles are damaged.

Never use the generator to power medical support equipment.

Always remove any tools or other service equipment used during 

maintenance from the generator before operating.

NOTICE

Never modify the generator.

Never operate the generator if it 

vibrates at high levels, if engine 

speed changes greatly or if the

engine misfires often.

Always disconnect tools or 

appliances from the

generator before starting.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

SAFETY