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STIHL FS 38

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User ratings:
160
3.6 out of 5
160 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
15 %
1 stars
0 %
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1 editorial reviews
Stihl FS 38 (Petrol Whipper Snipper): 2.5 out of 5 stars from 134 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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Pros

  • Great machine gotta love Stijl
  • Powerful and durable grass trimmer
  • feel light and easily manageable score best

Cons

  • just right
  • too short or too long
  • Machine is a total disappointment
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Key specs

  • 8700 rpm
  • 330.0 cm³
  • yes
  • 4.2 kg
  • Petrol driven
  • 650 W
  • 38 cm
  • String trimmer
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STIHL FS 38 - Pros & Cons

STIHL FS 38

Pros

  • Great machine gotta love Stijl
  • Powerful and durable grass trimmer
  • feel light and easily manageable score best
  • easily accessible and simple to change
  • more comfortable and easier to complete gardening tasks
  • reduces slippage and improves performance

Cons

  • just right
  • too short or too long
  • Machine is a total disappointment
  • the second you jump on the throttle it s dead
  • Goes through cord at the speed of lightning
  • Near impossible to start and uncomfortable to use
  • the cutting head is too high off the ground
  • The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled
  • trimmer vibrates too noticeably or uncomfortably in use
  • erases the need for you to manually check the fuel level
  • ONLY SPARE PARTS CAN BE DELIVERED OUTSIDE THE 30KM RADIUS

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STIHL FS 38 - Full Specifications

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General
TypeString trimmer
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Design
Colour of productBlack,Metallic,Orange
Working width14.96 in
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Features
Cordlessyes
Additional handleyes
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Technical details
Rotational speed8700.0 rpm
Fuel cubic capacity0.07 gal
Line fedyes
Head typeNylon line
Handle typeD-loop handle
Engine power0.9 hp
Wire diameter0.08 in
Sound power level109.0 dB
Sound pressure level94.0 dB
Vibration emission5.7 m/s²
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Dimensions
Height57.87 in
Weight9.26 lb
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Power
Power sourcePetrol driven
Power650.0 W

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STIHL FS 38 STIHL - Editorial Reviews (1)

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Published: 29.05.2022
Stihl FS 38

Stihl FS 38 (Petrol Whipper Snipper): 2.5 out of 5 stars from 134 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

By Jean-Philippe B.
15 minute read

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