Strimmer Guides

STIHL Grass Strimmer Tips & Guides

Effective use and maintenance are crucial for ensuring your STIHL grass strimmer performs at its best. From proper operation to regular care, browse the guides below to maximise your tool's efficiency and longevity.

STIHL cordless grass strimmer in use in a garden
A man wearing protective clothing working in long grass with a STIHL FS 240 petrol grass trimmer

Safety Always Takes Priority

Find out what you need to consider to keep people and property safe when working with your grass trimmer or brushcutter.

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A man filling the fuel tank of a STIHL grass trimmer

How to Mix Petrol and Engine Oil

Using the correct petrol-to-oil ratio is crucial to performance and long life. Our guide explains how to mix safely and why it matters.

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Illustration showing mowing line and blade combinations for grass trimmers

Mowing Line & Blade Combinations

All line and blade choices for our range in one handy PDF — download to compare options and pick the right tool for the job.

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A garage interior with a range of STIHL products including an FSA 56 cordless grass trimmer

How to Store It

Proper storage keeps your tool ready when you need it. Follow our preparation and storage steps for long-term care.

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A man mowing a flower meadow with an FSA 57 grass trimmer

The Right Technique & Video Guides

Learn the best ways to hold your tool and handle different terrain — includes video guides for common jobs and tricky spots.

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Starting Your STIHL Grass Trimmer

Step-by-step instructions for the start-up sequence across models, with video to make each step clear and safe.

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A STIHL FS 240 brushcutter lying on the ground in a yard

Maintenance Advice

Regular care is key to long service life. Our guide covers the most important maintenance procedures and how to do them.

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A woman sitting on a garden step holding a face visor with ear defenders

Head to Toe Protection

Helmets, safety shoes, hand and leg protection — what personal protective equipment you need when operating a grass trimmer.

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A grass trimmer held upside down while someone inspects the metal cutting tool

Changing the Cutting Tool

Whether your tool uses a metal blade or mowing line, learn how to change it safely with step-by-step and video guides.

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Close-up of a mowing line being wound onto a STIHL FSA 57 cordless grass trimmer

Winding the Mowing Line

Find the right mowing line and learn how to wind it onto your mowing head so you're ready for tougher jobs.

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