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STIHL FSA 45

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Stihl FSA 45 (Electric Whipper Snipper): 2.9 out of 5 stars from 7 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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Pros

  • feel light and easily manageable score best
  • easy this machine is to use
  • it is amazingly light to hold and quiet to use

Cons

  • low cost and low spec equal low scores
  • just right
  • too short or too long
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  • 2.3 kg
  • Electric (Battery)
  • 23 cm
  • Brush cutter
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STIHL FSA 45 - Pros & Cons

STIHL FSA 45

Pros

  • feel light and easily manageable score best
  • easy this machine is to use
  • it is amazingly light to hold and quiet to use
  • strimmer is really stable and equally balanced which is a nice design feature
  • it is really easy
  • It was really efficient and gave me a super sharp edge

Cons

  • low cost and low spec equal low scores
  • just right
  • too short or too long
  • trimmer vibrates too noticeably or uncomfortably in use
  • it s not as convenient as the usual bump-head type
  • It would depend on the load on the motor
  • it useless when edging alongside a footpath
  • No adjustment for bump guard height
  • Battery life is so limited like 30 mins
  • Notoriously painstaking and sometimes back breaking
  • a tatty edged lawn can look pretty ugly especially

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STIHL FSA 45 - Full Specifications

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General
TypeBrush cutter
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Design
Colour of productBlack,Metallic,Orange
Working width9.06 in
Cutting diameter (max)9.84 in
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Features
Cordlessyes
Additional handleyes
Adjustable handleyes
Adjustable lengthyes
Adjustable trimheadyes
Versatile trim headyes
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Technical details
Line fedyes
Head typeBlade
Handle typeD-loop handle
Sound power level87.0 dB
Sound pressure level77.0 dB
Vibration emission4.9 m/s²
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Dimensions
Height43.31 in
Weight5.07 lb
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Power
Power source
Electric
Voltage18.0 V
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion

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STIHL FSA 45 STIHL - Editorial Reviews (1)

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Published: 11.05.2022
Stihl FSA 45

Stihl FSA 45 (Electric Whipper Snipper): 2.9 out of 5 stars from 7 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

By Barry
9 minute read

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