Stihl Function Basic Helmet Set
Stihl's entry-level helmet set: hard hat, nylon mesh visor and SNR 24 ear defenders in one — affordable head, face and hearing protection.
In short:The Stihl Function Basic helmet set (8880803) combines a helmet, a nylon mesh visor and ear defenders rated at SNR 24 dB, in orange and black. It gives head, face and hearing protection in one unit at an entry-level price. SNR 24 is fine for battery and lighter petrol machines; for loud petrol brush cutters used for long spells, higher-rated ear defenders are safer. Wear safety glasses under the mesh visor.
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Pros
- Head, face and hearing protection for the price of a good visor
- Everything sits in the right place every time
- Mesh visor never fogs
Cons
- SNR 24 is modest for loud petrol machines
- Fine dust passes through mesh — wear glasses underneath
- Third-party seller on Amazon.co.uk in October 2026
What it is
Stihl’s Function Basic helmet set combines a hard hat, a nylon mesh visor and ear defenders rated at SNR 24 dB, in Stihl orange and black (part 8880803). It’s Stihl’s entry-level combination for universal use. When we checked in October 2026 it was in stock from a third-party seller on Amazon.co.uk.
Is SNR 24 enough?
For battery and corded trimmers and shorter petrol jobs, generally yes. Loud petrol brush cutters at full throttle can exceed what SNR 24 handles comfortably over a long day — check the sound pressure at the operator’s ear in your manual, and consider higher-rated defenders such as the 3M Peltor Optime III if you cut for hours. Background is in noise levels and hearing protection.
Using it well
Adjust the headband so the helmet sits level, lower the visor before you start the engine, and wear safety glasses under the mesh, as fine grit can pass through. Replace the helmet after any significant impact, and check the date stamp — plastic shells age in sunlight.
Alternatives
The Husqvarna Technical forest helmet is the step up for daily use. If you don’t need a hard hat, a flip-up mesh visor with separate ear defenders is lighter. See the best safety gear for brush cutting.
More safety gear we cover
Light, comfortable 3M Peltor ear defenders with an SNR of 27 dB, rated for noise of 87–98 dB — good value for electric and quieter petrol machines.
- AttenuationSNR 27 dB
- Rated forNoise of about 87–98 dB (3M)
- StandardEN 352-1
High-attenuation 3M Peltor ear defenders — the helmet-mounted H540P3E is rated at 34 dB — for the loudest petrol brush cutters and long, intensive sessions.
- Attenuation34 dB (H540P3E helmet version)
- StandardEN 352
- MountingHelmet clips (headband version also made)
Light 19 g clear polycarbonate safety glasses with anti-fog and anti-scratch coatings and side protection — everyday eye protection for trimming.
- LensClear polycarbonate, rimless with side protection
- CoatingAnti-fog + anti-scratch, both sides
- UVBlocks 99.9% UVA/UVB
Solidur FRMAGF PU and nylon work gloves with foam-padded palms to ease vibration and blisters, a 5 cm cuff and hook-and-loop closure.
- MaterialPU and nylon
- PalmFoam pads (vibration and anti-blister)
- Cuff5 cm, elastic + hook and loop