3 Overview
12 Choke lever
The choke lever helps start the engine.
13 Carrying ring
The carrying ring is for attaching the carrying
system.
14 Throttle cable retainer
The throttle cable retainer secures the throttle
cable in position.
15 Control handle
The control handle is used for operating,
holding and controlling the brushcutter.
16 Stop switch
The stop switch shuts off the engine.
17 Throttle trigger lockout
The throttle trigger lockout unlocks the throttle
trigger.
18 Throttle trigger
The throttle trigger is used to control the
motor speed.
19 Handle
The handle is for holding and controlling the
brushcutter.
20 Handlebar
The handlebar connects the control handle
and the handle to the shaft.
21 Wing screw
The wing screw secures the handlebar to the
handle support.
22 Throttle cable
Connects the throttle trigger to the engine.
23 Shaft
The shaft connects all components.
24 Gear housing
The gear housing encloses the gearbox.
25 Opening for stop pin
The opening for the stop pin accommodates
the stop pin.
26 Screw plug
The screw plug closes the filler opening for
STIHL gear grease.
27 Stop pin
The stop pin blocks the shaft while a cutting
attachment is being mounted.
# Rating plate with the machine number
3.3
Deflectors and Cutting Attach‐
ments
The illustrations show examples of deflectors
and cutting attachments. Approved combinations
are listed in this user manual,
0458-034-8701-A
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1 Universal deflector
2 Grass cutting blade
3 Brush knife
4 Line limiting blade
5 Skirt
6 Mowing head
7 Deflector for mowing heads
8 Limit stop
9 Circular Saw Blade
10 Transport guard
11 Shredder blade
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The universal deflector protects the user
against flying debris and contact with the cut‐
ting attachment.
The grass cutting blade cuts grass and
weeds.
The brush knife cuts brush.
The line limiting blade trims mowing lines to
the correct length.
The skirt extends the universal deflector for
use with a mowing head.
The mowing head accommodates the mow‐
ing lines.
The deflector for mowing heads protects the
user against flying debris and contact with the
mowing head.
Protects user from flying debris and contact
with the circular saw blade and helps support
the trimmer against the wood during cutting
work.
Cuts shrubs and trees.
The transport guard protects the user against
contact with metal cutting attachments.
The shredder blade cuts and shreds brush.
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