STIHL Guard Ø 420 mm

If you trim near gravel, walls or borders, you know how easily debris can fly up. This STIHL protective guard helps you work with confidence by blocking thrown grass, small stones and clippings when using your FS 55 with line or PolyCut heads.

Made from robust, impact-resistant plastic, the half-circle shield sits behind the mowing head to stop material right at the source, so you stay protected and can focus on clean, accurate trimming.

Made for the real world

• Edging along paths or driveways with loose grit
• Trimming around trees, fences and garden beds
• Maintenance cuts in rougher patches with scattered debris

Why it helps

• Deflects stones and clippings for safer operation
• Durable plastic construction stands up to knocks
• Optimised for line and PolyCut mowing heads
• Designed specifically for the STIHL FS 55

In daily use

The sturdy, shock-resistant plastic takes bumps in stride while maintaining reliable coverage behind the head. Its curved profile offers protection without feeling bulky, so you can move around obstacles and keep a steady pace.

What you can expect

• Compatible machine: STIHL FS 55
• For: Mowing heads with cutting line and PolyCut
• Guard diameter: Ø 420 mm
• Material: Impact-resistant plastic

Tip from gardenmachineshop.com

Before each use, wipe the guard clean and check for cracks—good visibility and an intact shield make trimming safer and more precise.