Westinghouse WGen3600DF, User Manual

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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, gasoline vapors & liquid petroleum gas (LPG) 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 matches, cigarettes, static electric
sources) 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 or propane 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