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Cordless strimmers with blades: line heads, plastic blades and brushcutters

Some grass trimmers accept a plastic blade head as an accessory; heavier brushcutters support different cutting tools. Compatibility is model-specific.

A cordless strimmer with blades can mean a line trimmer with an optional plastic-blade head or a brushcutter built for another cutting tool. Check the manual for the exact model: mounting, guards and approved heads are safety-critical. For lawn edges, nylon line remains common. STIHL lists PolyCut plastic-blade heads for selected battery models; use the cordless overview to compare tool classes.

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Common questions

Questions before you buy

Can I put a blade on any cordless strimmer?

No. Use only a head explicitly approved for the exact model in its manual. A line trimmer may lack the correct guard or drive system.

What is the difference between a plastic blade and a metal blade?

Plastic blades are used on some approved grass-trimmer heads; metal cutting tools belong to specific brushcutters. Uses and safety requirements differ.

Does STIHL make a cordless trimmer with plastic blades?

STIHL documents PolyCut plastic-blade heads as alternatives for selected models, including FSA 57 and FSA 60 R. Check compatibility.

Are blades better than line for lawn edging?

Line is a common choice for routine grass edges. Use a blade head only where the maker approves it and the job calls for it.