Grass trimmer safety
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.
Grass trimmer care and usage tips
Advice on everything from safe starting and cutting technique, right through to maintenance, storage and protective equipment.
The right fuel mixture
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.
Cutting attachments guide
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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Grass trimmer storage
How to store it
Proper storage keeps your tool ready when you need it. Follow our preparation and storage steps for long-term care.
How to use a 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.
How to start a STIHL grass trimmer
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.
Grass trimmer maintenance
Maintenance advice
Regular care is key to long service life. Our guide covers the most important maintenance procedures and how to do them.
Grass trimmer PPE
Head to toe protection
Helmets, safety shoes, hand and leg protection — what personal protective equipment you need when operating a grass trimmer.
Replacing heads & blades
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.
How to replace trimmer line
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.