STIHL Guard

Running a brushcutter with a metal blade can kick up clippings and small stones. This STIHL protective guard helps keep debris deflected away so you can work more confidently when mowing edges, trimming under hedges or cutting back shrubs with your FS 55.

Fit the correct guard before you start and team it with proper personal protective equipment. It’s a durable metal solution designed for use with STIHL metal cutting tools on the FS 55.

Where it earns its keep

• Mowing with a grass cutting blade near paths or walls
• Trimming under hedges where debris can fly back
• Light brush cutting with a three-tooth blade

Why it helps

• Deflects clippings and small stones during cutting
• Designed for grass cutting blades and three-tooth blades
• Durable metal build for long service life
• Made to fit STIHL FS 55

In daily use

Attach the correct guard securely to your FS 55 before work. Check that it’s seated properly and undamaged so it can reliably deflect debris while you cut.

What to expect in numbers

• Guard diameter: 230 mm
• Compatible machine: STIHL FS 55
• Tool compatibility: grass cutting blade and three-tooth blade
• Not suitable for: circular saw blades
• Construction: metal

Tip from gardenmachineshop.com

Before each job, make sure the guard is mounted tightly and wear suitable PPE—gloves, eye protection and sturdy footwear—so you stay protected from flying debris.