STIHL Protective cover set

If flying clippings or tiny stones keep hitting you while trimming, this universal guard helps keep the mess and impacts away. Fitted to your STIHL brushcutter, it blocks debris so you can work more confidently along borders, walls and rough patches.

Designed for mowing heads and metal cutting tools, the sturdy plastic guard stops material from being flung towards you and drops it safely to the ground. It’s a practical upgrade for tough garden maintenance and heavier vegetation.

Where it excels

• Edging along beds and walls without debris spray
• Trimming on stony ground with fewer ricochets
• Cutting tougher growth with metal blades
• General garden clean-up and verge work

Why this guard makes a difference

• Blocks grass, hedge trimmings and small stones effectively
• Works with both mowing line heads and metal blades
• Designed to mount easily on compatible STIHL machines
• Optional extra shield piece for intensive line work

In daily use

The plastic housing feels robust yet light enough to handle comfortably. It sits securely once fitted and gives a reassuring barrier when you’re working near gravel or hard surfaces. Add the extra protective piece when using a line head on coarse or stony areas for even better coverage.

Size and compatibility

• Diameter: Ø 420 mm
• Compatible models: STIHL FS 500, STIHL FS 550
• For mowing heads and metal cutting tools

Tip from gardenmachineshop.com

After mounting, run the tool at low speed first to check clearance and alignment of the guard before starting full work.