Adjustable front handle |
Adjusts for comfort. |
Air Filter Cover |
Easily removed for fast and easy filter cleaning or replacement. |
Fully Lined Drive Shaft |
Provides smooth operation and less vibration. |
Gearbox Attachments |
Gearbox attachments are available for this model. View the interchangeable gearbox chart to find out which attachments work with this model. |
Heavy-Duty Steel-On-Steel Clutch |
Centrifugal clutch is designed to reduce slippage. |
High Tech Polymer Housing |
Housings are lightweight, withstand greater impact and are corrosion-resistant. |
Made in America |
A majority of STIHL products sold in America are made in America of U.S. and global materials. |
Protected Choke Lever/Knob |
Helps prevent damage. |
Protected or Enclosed Control Cables |
Eliminate dangling and loose wires. |
Protected Spark Arrestor Muffler |
Has large baffles which reduce noise level and contains a screen designed to reduce the emission of sparks. |
Reduced-Emission Engine Technology - Caring for Nature |
The STIHL Inc. “Caring for Nature” seal identifies its powered products that are more environmentally conscious, producing zero or low exhaust emissions. STIHL Inc. defines “low exhaust emissions” as being cleaner than EPA and/or CARB exhaust emission standards. |
Shoulder Strap / Carrying System |
Using a shoulder strap or carrying system helps distribute the weight of the equipment for increased operator comfort and improved maneuverability. |
Straps and Harnesses |
They distribute the load from your hands to your shoulders. They also help reduce operator fatigue and make it easier to use trimmers, brushcutters and clearing saws for extended periods. |
Throttle Trigger Interlock |
Must be depressed before the trigger can be activated. |
Trimmer Heads & Blades |
Many trimmer heads and blades are available. Find out which ones to use with this model in this chart. |
Trimmer Line |
There's high-performance STIHL trimmer line for every operating condition. |