STIHL Guard

Trimming along beds, walls or rough ground and tired of debris flicking at you? This STIHL universal protective guard keeps grass, twigs and small stones from flying your way so you can work with more confidence.

Designed for easy fitting to powerful STIHL brushcutters, it shields effectively whether you run a line mowing head or a metal grass blade. A practical way to stay protected across varied garden and estate maintenance.

Where it works best

• Border trimming near gravel paths and beds
• Clearing along walls and fences where stones loosen
• Tackling tougher growth with metal blades
• General brushcutting on uneven, stony ground

Why you’ll like it

• Deflects debris and small stones reliably
• Works with line heads and metal blades
• Quick to mount on compatible STIHL models
• Durable plastic guard for everyday use

In daily use

The guard feels light yet sturdy and doesn’t get in the way of your view. Switching between a line head and a metal blade remains straightforward, so you can adapt to the task without fuss.

Capacity and key details

• Cutting diameter with line: 420 mm
• Cutting diameter with metal blade: 260 mm
• Compatible models: STIHL FS 500, FS 550, FS 550 L
• Also compatible with: STIHL FS-KM KombiTool

Tip from gardenmachineshop.com

If you often cut near stones, consider adding the extra guard piece for even better deflection on long stems and coarse debris.