How to start a STIHL grass trimmer

All of our grass trimmers, brush cutters and clearing saws are easy to start and feature simple, intuitive controls

A person wearing ear and face protection starting a STIHL FS 56 R petrol grass trimmer on a garden lawn
A woman coming out of a blue shed holding a STIHL FS 56 R petrol grass trimmer

How to start your grass trimmer: preparation

Preparing to use your grass trimmer means being familiar with the operating instructions, checking your work area for hazards, and wearing appropriate protective gear. 

How to start a STIHL FS 91 grass trimmer

This start-up sequence broadly applies to a number of other models such as FS 111 and FS 131. 

How to start a STIHL FS 56 grass trimmer

This start-up sequence also broadly applies to the FS 40 and FS 50.

Operating instructions for STIHL grass trimmers

Download the operating instructions for your STIHL grass trimmer here at your convenience.

NOTE

These instructions for how to start your grass trimmer are designed to supplement the operating instructions for your tool. The videos, images and descriptions just use one grass trimmer for illustrative purposes, which means that other types of grass trimmer may have different controls. Make sure that you familiarise yourself with your grass trimmer before you start to use it and that you read the operating instructions in full. Contact your dealer directly if you have any questions. 

Video instructions: starting the STIHL FS 56 grass trimmer

How to start the STIHL FS 38 grass trimmer

This start-up sequence also broadly applies to the FS 55. 

Summary: how to start a STIHL grass trimmer 

  • The process for starting a STIHL grass trimmer depends on the model
  • Before you start your machine, you need to read the operating instructions thoroughly 
  • Pick up your grass trimmer after the engine starts running
  • If your STIHL grass trimmer does not start up properly in spite of following these instructions, we recommend you contact a STIHL dealer