Description
Overview:
The Spring Safety Hook for Stihl hedge trimmers and pole pruners is a Genuine Stihl part designed to keep key components positively retained during use and transport. Made from tough, spring-tempered steel with a corrosion-resistant finish, it restores secure, reliable operation when the original hook has worn, bent or failed. Precision-made to the correct specification, it fits and functions exactly like the factory-installed item, helping prevent unintended release of linked parts. Suitable for professional and domestic users alike, this hook is built for high-vibration outdoor environments. It is identified by Stihl Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) 4249 710 6900 and is commonly used on models such as HL 90 K and HL 95, among other compatible machines.
Key Features:
- Genuine Stihl OEM part (MPN 4249 710 6900) for assured fit and performance
- Durable spring-steel construction for long service life in demanding conditions
- Helps maintain safe, positive retention of linked assemblies during operation
- Direct replacement for the original hook; no modification required
- Consistent, repeatable tension to reduce accidental disengagement
- Quick to install with basic hand tools, minimising downtime
- Engineered for hedge trimmers and pole pruners used on site, in gardens, and estates
- Suitable for routine maintenance and preventative replacement to avoid failures
Typical Applications:
Used as a safety retention hook within the relevant Stihl mechanisms on hedge trimmers and pole pruners. Ideal for restoring integrity after wear, corrosion or impact damage. Common during scheduled servicing, field repairs, and pre-season checks to keep equipment operating safely and consistently in landscaping, grounds care, arborist work, and property maintenance.
Also known as:
Retaining hook, latch spring, safety catch spring, spring retainer, clip hook, retention hook, safety latch hook, tension hook.
Fits Models:
HL 90 K, HL 95, HL 95 K, HL 100, HL 100 K, HT 70, HT 75, HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131, HTA 135, SP 90, SP 90 T
Alternate Part Numbers:
4249-710-6900, 42497106900
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 4249 710 6900 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Stihl |
| OEM No. | 42497106900 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | HL 100, HL 100 K, HL 90 K, HL 95, HL 95 K, HL100, HL100K, HL90, HL90K, HL95, HL95K, HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131, HT 70, HT 75, HT100, HT101, HT130, HT131, HT70, HT75, HTA 135, HTA135, SP 90, SP 90 T, SP90, SP90T |
| Machine Type | Hedgetrimmers, Pole Pruners |
| Fits Models | HL90K, HL90, HL95K | HL100, HL100K | HL 95, HL 95 K | HTA 135 | HT134 |

