Description
Overview:
This Stop Switch is a genuine Stihl component for safe and reliable engine shut‐off on handheld machines. Built with a durable plastic body and robust metal contacts, it restores positive stop control and helps prevent accidental restarts. The switch fits popular tools including the FS 38 and FS 55, and is also used across selected blowers, hedge trimmers, and Kombi engines in the same family. As an OEM part (Stihl 4229 430 0203), it is designed to integrate neatly into the handle housing and connect to the original wiring, maintaining factory performance and safety. It is a direct replacement for worn or faulty switches and supports consistent operation in domestic and professional environments. Genuine Stihl part for assured compatibility.
Key Features:
- Genuine Stihl replacement switch for dependable engine shut‐off
- OEM Part No. 4229 430 0203 for accurate fit and function
- Durable plastic housing with metal contacts for long service life
- Direct replacement with straightforward installation using existing wiring
- Compact design to fit the original handle housing without modification
- Helps prevent engine run‐on and supports safe stopping in all conditions
- Suitable for frequent use in gardening, landscaping, and grounds maintenance
- Backed by Stihl manufacturing standards for reliability
Typical Applications:
Restoring or maintaining the stop function on Stihl trimmers, brushcutters, hedge trimmers, blowers, and Kombi engines used for grass cutting, edging, clearing, hedge work, and general grounds care in domestic gardens, commercial sites, and local authority maintenance.
Also known as:
Kill switch, emergency stop switch, stop button, ignition cut‐off switch, on/off switch, engine stop control.
Fits Models:
BG 55, BG55, BG 85, BG85, FC 55, FC55, FC 55 DZ, FC55DZ, FS 38, FS38, FS 45, FS45, FS 45 C, FS45C, FS 45 L, FS45L, FS 46, FS46, FS 46 C, FS46C, FS 55, FS55, FS 55 C, FS55C, FS 55 R, FS55R, FS 55 RC, FS55RC, FS 55 T, FS55T, HL 45, HL45, HS 45, HS45, KM 55, KM55, KM 55 C, KM55C, KM 55 R, KM55R, KM 55 RC, KM55RC
Alternate Part Numbers:
4229-430-0203, 42294300203
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 4229 430 0203 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Stihl |
| OEM No. | 42294300203 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | BG 55, BG 85, BG55, BG85, FC 55, FC 55 DZ, FC55, FC55DZ, FS 38, FS 45, FS 45 C, FS 45 L, FS 46, FS 46 C, FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC, FS 55 T, FS38, FS45, FS45C, FS45L, FS46, FS46C, FS55, FS55C, FS55R, FS55RC, FS55T, HL 45, HL45, HS 45, HS45, KM 55, KM 55 C, KM 55 R, KM 55 RC, KM55, KM55C, KM55R, KM55RC |
| Machine Type | Brushcutters, Hedgetrimmers, Blower/Shredders |
| Fits Brands | Stihl |
| Fits Models | FS38, FS45, FS46 | FS55, FS55C, FS55R | HS45 | KM55, KM55C, KM55R, KM55RC | FC 55 DZ | HL45 | BG55 | BG85 |
