Blackridge BRG1700 User Manual page 13

generator 'earthing'
Always ensure that this generator is "Earthed"
BeFoRe starting and using.
1. Ensure that engine is OFF when fitting the
"Earth" stake and wire.
2. Attach the wire to the "Earth" point on the
generator, see Pic. 6.
3. Push the attached stake into the ground.
Ensure that this is not a trip hazard when near
the generator.
4. Ensure the generator is OFF and cool before
removing the "Earth" stake and wire.
Starting Your generator
Warning: Never start your generator without "earth" stake attached or with smart throttle ON or electrical
appliances or power leads attached.
1. Ensure the "Earth" stake and wire are attached, see above.
2. Check that the smart throttle ON/OFF switch is turned OFF, Pic. 7.
3. Turn the fuel cap breather lever to ON, see Pic. 8.
NoTe: If you do not turn the fuel cap to ON you generator will stop.
pic. 7
Smart throttle must be OFF to start generator
pic. 6
'Earth' point attach the 'Earth' wire here
pic. 8
Turn fuel cap breather lever to ON
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