Stihl RT 4097 S, Instruction Manual, Page: 18 / 310

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8.1 Ignition lock
Insert ignition key (1) in ignition lock (2).
The following four positions can be
selected by turning the ignition key:
Engine off:
The engine is switched off or will
be stopped. The lights are
switched off and the ignition key can be
removed.
Lights on (operation with
lights):
Running engine:
The lights are switched on and the engine
continues to run.
Engine off:
The lights are switched on.
Ignition on/engine running:
The ignition is switched on and
the lights are switched off.
Following starting, the ignition key returns
automatically to this position and the
engine continues to run.
Start engine:
When all safety-relevant points
for starting are fulfilled and the
ignition key is turned to this
position, the engine starts.
On releasing the ignition key, it returns
automatically to the "engine running"
position.
8.2 Throttle lever with choke function
(RT 4097 S, RT 4097 SX, RT 4112 S)
Choke position:
Push throttle lever (1) fully forwards into
the choke position (note detent).
8. Controls
Note
The ignition key can only be
inserted and removed in the
"engine off" (STOP) position.
The ignition lock can only be
operated with the appropriate
ignition key.
Never use a screwdriver or similar!
Note
When the engine is stopped, a
signal tone is activated after 20
seconds in the "lights on" and
"ignition on" positions. The acoustic
signal indicates that the battery is
being discharged. To deactivate the
signal tone, turn the ignition key to
the "engine off" position or start the
engine.
Note
When starting the machine when
the engine is cold, the throttle lever
must be set to the choke position
on the models RT 4097 S,
RT 4097 SX, RT 4112 S.
Avoid damage to the machine!
It must always be ensured that the
throttle lever is not in the choke
position when the engine is
running. Immediately set the
throttle lever to the MAX position
after starting the engine.