Cutting Heads & Blades Cutting tools add versatility. STIHL has a wide selection of cutting attachments. Choose the one that best suits your cutting task.

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Cutting Heads

STIHL PolyCut™
The STIHL PolyCut™ is a multi- purpose cutting tool with three thermoplastic blades. Some models can also be fitted with up to .130" diameter flexible nylon line. It is ideal for lawn trimming or cutting close to walls and fences, around trees or between shrubs. The nylon line is particularly suitable for low grass. The thermoplastic blades can be used for mowing high-growing grass. See chart for a STIHL PolyCut™ that fits your trimmer.

STIHL TrimCut™
This manual-feed mowing head with its nylon line magazine is particularly suitable for mowing low-growing grass around solid obstacles.

AUTOCUT ^® (TapAction™)
Mowing head that uses nylon line. Advances cutting line when “tapped” against the ground.

AUTOCUT ^® C EasySpool™ (TapAction™)
AUTOCUT^® C versions reload line by simply inserting line into eyelets and twisting bump knob.

STIHL SuperCut™
Fully automatic line feed that keeps nylon line at same length for optimal cutting performance.

STIHL FixCut™
Lightweight FixCut™ heads are quick loading. Insert 8" piece of trimmer line in each eyelet (2).

Cutting Blades

These blades may be used with loop handles on some models, if unit is properly equipped with barrier bar and large deflector.

4 Tooth Steel Grass Cutting Blade This blade is designed specifically for cutting tough, matted grass.

8 Tooth Steel Grass Cutting Blade For high mowing capacity in difficult conditions such as matted and dry grass, ferns and reeds.

Steel Brush Knife This attachment is used for clearing heavily weeded areas or heavy brush. Can be sharpened with a flat file.

Circular Saw Blades

Scratcher Tooth* Steel blade for cutting and clearing brush, vines and saplings. Must be sharpened by a professional. * Must be used with limit stop instead of standard deflector. Unit must be equipped with bicycle handles and double shoulder harness.

Chisel Tooth* High performance steel blade for professional use. Can be sharpened in the field with a round file and guide. * Must be used with limit stop instead of standard deflector. Unit must be equipped with bicycle handles and double shoulder harness.

Cutting Head & Blade Application Recommendation

Cutting Around Obstacles	Small Weeds	Large Weeds	Reeds, Brush, Heavy Grass	Brush, Small Trees
STIHL SuperCut™ head	AUTOCUT® head	STIHL PolyCut™ head	Metal blade	Circular saw blade, scratcher tooth
AUTOCUT® head	STIHL PolyCut™ head	Metal blade, 8 tooth	Brush knife	Circular saw blade, chisel tooth
TrimCut™ head	Fixed line head	Metal blade, 4 tooth	Circular saw blade, scratcher tooth
STIHL PolyCut™ head	FixCut™ head
FixCut™ head

NOTE: Barrier bar and large deflector must be attached when using a metal grass blade with loop handle trimmer.

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