Stihl RT 4097 S, Instruction Manual, Page: 44 / 310

0478 192 9810 A - EN
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Closing battery compartment:
Engage the battery compartment cover (2)
on the cable side into the retainer.
Fold the battery compartment cover (2)
downwards.
Carefully press down the battery
compartment (2) until it latches into place.
14.18 Battery
● Stop the engine. (
Ö
12.3)
● Engage the parking brake. ( Ö 8.12)
● Remove the ignition key and keep it in a
safe place.
● Open the battery compartment.
(
Ö
14.17)
Setting the battery down:
For connecting and disconnecting the
battery (1), set it down at an angle on the
cover.
Caution: Check for secure position.
Disconnecting the battery:
● Set battery down. ( Ö 14.18)
Unscrew the nut (1) from black connection
cable (2) using two A/F 8 spanners and
remove the screw (3), washer (4) and
nut (1).
Detach and remove the black connection
cable (2) from the battery negative (–)
terminal.
Detach cap (5). Unscrew the nut (1) of the
red connection cable (6) from the battery
positive (+) terminal using two A/F
8 spanners and remove. Remove the
screw (3), washer (4) and nut (1).
Remove the red connection cable (6) from
the battery positive (+) terminal.
Risk of injury!
When disconnecting the battery,
always remove the black
negative (–) cable first and only
then, the red positive (+) cable.
When connecting the battery,
always connect the red positive (+)
cable first.
The battery is maintenance free
and must only be replaced if it is
damaged and must be removed in
the case of prolonged
immobilisation (e.g. winter break).
Remove battery before disposing of
the machine.
Do not dispose of the battery with
domestic waste, but hand it in to a
specialist dealer or at a hazardous
waste collection point.