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Open cover (1) by lightly pressing tabs (2) 
to the rear.
Visually check whether fuse (3) is 
damaged (blown).
If necessary have fuse (3) replaced by a 
specialist dealer. STIHL recommends 
STIHL specialist dealers.
● Close the cover again.
14.19 Disconnecting and connecting 
the battery
● Stop the engine. (Ö 12.3)
● Engage the parking brake. (Ö 8.10)
● Remove the ignition key and keep it in a 
safe place.
● Remove the steering column cover. 
(Ö 14.16)
Disconnecting the battery:
Unscrew nut (1) from black connection 
cable (2) using two spanners (A/F 8). 
Remove the bolt, washer and nut, remove 
connection cable (2) from the battery 
negative (–) terminal.
Detach cap (3). Unscrew nut (4) from red 
connection cable (5) using two spanners 
(A/F 8). Remove the bolt, washers, spring 
washer and nut, remove connection cable 
(5) from the battery positive (+) terminal.
● Remove the battery if necessary. 
(Ö 14.20)
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 or removed in the case of 
prolonged immobilisation 
(e.g. winter break).
Remove the 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.