This flower trough, made from a tree trunk or broad log, is a great addition to any garden. Here's how to make it like a pro.What you need:  Log, approx. 120cm long, 30-35cm diameter Two smaller logs for the feet (approx. 30cm long, 20cm diameter) Power saw with...

After a hedge has been planted, it is important to start trimming it to the desired shape while the plants are still young. However, you should leave the main stem of each plant uncut until the hedge reaches the desired height. All other branches should be cut back by...

After a long season of cutting back the undergrowth, it is now time for your brush cutter to have a rest. In order to ensure that it will be ready for use again in the next year, you should take some precautions before you put it away. We have assembled some valuable...

Safe working procedures Safety is very important to us: your safety during work and when using the brushcutter is one of the main aspects of our daily development work. For this reason, we have developed a comprehensive safety concept for working with STIHL...

Mowing Technique If you use the correct mowing technique, you will achieve amazing results with your STIHL brushcutter. Even if this is the first time you have used a brushcutter, you will quickly learn the correct technique. Simply swing the brushcutter through about...

A fresh breeze restores order When strong winds shake the trees and cover the ground with a carpet of leaves, powerful blowers and vacuum shredders from STIHL rapidly restore order around the garden. The leaves scattered by the wind are swept together, vacuumed and...

How to tension the saw chain correctly Regular tensioning of the saw chain improves the safety during use and reduces wear and damage to the chain. We therefore recommend that you check the chain tension and make any necessary corrections each time before you start...

Shaping Topiaries with Trimmers Densely growing plants, such as yews or box-trees are best for so-called topiaries. Thick branches, which divide into finer and finer twigs, form the main axes of the desired shape. In order to train the branches in the desired...

How to care for your chain Typical chain damage and its causes You can prevent damage to the chain and the chain saw only by inspecting your chain regularly. The following list shows some typical cases of damage to the chain which can occur of the chain is not...