Stihl FSA 45 Battery Powered Weedeater Review and Raw Demo
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2021
- Raw Demo and Review of the Stihl FSA 45 Lithium Battery Trimmer in the Stihl AI Battery Series.
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Product Details
Part of the AI Series, the FSA 45 delivers STIHL quality at a value price. It features an adjustable shaft length to fit different user heights and enhance comfort. With its adjustable trimmer head, this tool can adapt to various trimming tasks. It comes standard with the STIHL PolyCut™ 2-2 mowing head, making it ideal to cut in hard-to-reach places and large areas of tall grass. Plus, you can trim the length of three football fields when its integrated battery is fully charged - that’s up to 1,080 feet. This STIHL AI Series trimmer is also just 5.1 lbs. (including battery) for easy portability and maneuverability. This trimmer is a great choice for occasional use on small properties.
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Bought one of these a few months ago, and couldn't be happier, especially for the price.
And this is coming from a diehard gas trimmer guy!
Had to move a couple times for work, and didn't have the space or need for my gas powered trimmer, so I sold it off.
Got this for the new homestead, and it does the entire front yard - which is substantial - on one charge.
Yeah, the blades wear pretty quick, primarily when edging...but they're readily available at my local Ace Hardware, so I can't complain too much.
And it's footprint on the garage wall leaves loads of room for other toy...errrr...I mean, tools!!!
Glad to hear such a positive review. Thanks for watching!
Thanks from UK Stihl are promoting this strimmer at the moment - excellent review clear and concise.
Thank you and thanks for watching in the UK!
Thank you for this video. I just purchased this model a couple of weeks ago, and so far I'm really pleased with it--especially the ease in which one can change out the cutting blades--tons better than every poorly designed line-fed weed eater!!!! Ugh! I wasn't sure how to covert it from "weed whacker" to edger. Very beneficial video--I think I can do it!!! :)
Awesome! I'm gad I could help you out and thanks for watching!
Pretty solid review! Seeing it work (mostly) unedited is where it's at 👏🏼
Thank you! I hope it was helpful!
Thanks for the video. I just bought one , and was kinda wondering about the blades.
Just got one for my birthday! Thanks for the tips!
Nice! I hope you enjoy it and I am glad I could help.
I’ve had mine for nearly a couple of years now. Love the versatility. I use string more than the blades as they last longer & are more suited to edging near garden sleepers, but the blades are great for along footpaths/driveways (any concrete edge), they do wear fast though, but the battery lasts longer with the blades & they’re quieter than string, so they have a their significant benefits.
The battery also takes a long time to charge which is frustrating because I live on a corner block & need one charge in between (using string), so I need to wait a couple of hours before I can finish off my lawn…though I’m used to this now & think the positives outweigh the negatives on the FSA 45 👍🏼
Thanks for the feedback! I have not used string on this model but now you have made me want to try it out.
@@WesternEquipment Cool. I’ve tried 3 types: Stihl 1.6mm, Stihl 2mm, & Diamond Edge (3rd party brand from Stihl store) 1.7mm.
The 1.6mm is the best all rounder & I use it mostly. The 1.7mm is noisier but I think if anything slightly more durable with longer/thicker grass. The 2mm is great for creating wider gaps, but feeding it into the machine is harder as 2mm is the limit for this unit. I think the 2mm was the least durable of the three also.
Good Review!!! Thank you!!
how do these bladed preform in corners? with string, you tend to be able to push it in and just about get it but i image the blades don't allow for this?
Excellent! Thank's bro!
Thank you. I hope it helped!
I have that Stihl is awesome
I am glad you enjoy it and thanks for watching!
Awesome video have you ever tried echo equipment, I have some echo stuff and I think it works well
Thank you, and yes I have. It is great equipment as well. Thanks for watching!
how's the cut of the leaf? Is it better with the blades rather than the string? I'm looking to see for healthier grass, and I believe the blades could help better to keep a cleaner cut. Do you have any comments on this issue?
Out here where we mainly have Bermuda, it is hard to notice much difference in the actual leaf cut so it is hard to say. I do know from watching other videos and doing research that blades generally have a smoother cut because it is actually cutting the leaf rather than ripping or tearing it like string does.
Never really thought the electric equipment would perform so well
Same here. Like I said though, I was very impressed. Thanks for watching!
How do I switch to a line feed if I want to. I was told when I bought mine that you could put a line feed on it. Can’t figure out how to do that.
There is not an actual line feed head for this model but you can put pre cut line pieces on this head. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Brent how about a kma 135 ? Do you have any yet we want to see the new Stihl commercial battery products like the Husqvarna 520 trimmer and the 325 trimmer/edger take care my friend 😁
I will get it on the list. Thanks for watching!
I suppose that blade can be printed on 3d printer or cutting on the laser from metal or carbon.
Is it possible to use a powebank while the machine is on? The battery working time is so short.......
Hmmmm that is an interesting question. I would have to do some research and get back to you on that one.
Hi. This may be a stupid question, but do these blades end up adding to microplastics in the environment? That is the reason I do not want to use the string style. Thanks.
ffs so everything else you wear and use is fine right. ? thats made with plastic but you asking about the blades.
Ok. What would be the advantage(s) of the next model up the line - the FSA 57 - compared to the one under review?
With the FSA57 you will get longer battery life, the unit overall is longer and bigger, you get a reloadable string head, and the option to have multiple batteries. Thanks for watching!
Also, how long does a similar size, non-electric weedwacker compare in range?
Like on a full tank, you would need to fill up after how many minutes?
Wer will do a run time comparison video soon. Stay tuned and thanks for watching!
Which battery did you use?
This is the unit that has the battery made inside.
The price?
As of right now they are $129.99 at most places.
I bought one of these for my mom for mothers day, in 10 minutes it stopped running because it got hot, she had to change the blades twice before the battery died, and all she did was an area half the size of the grass you cut, total junk
Well I am sorry to hear of your bad experience. I am hoping these get some upgrading soon. Thanks for watching!
Looks like to needed to change the blades for a second time after doing the job.
No replaceable battery means you need to buy a new one in a few years
This could be true, but as long as the machine is maintained and left on the charger when not in use, it should last a very long time. Thanks for watching!
Good point. I think I'll go the next one up.
..and it would be less intimidating for a gal to use! :)
@MelissaAnnBoone Super simple to use and maintain! Thanks for watching.
Hi, Melissa: It really is "gal friendly." I bought the Kombi system with the weed whacker attachment. With the battery etc., it's really heavy, and I hate having to rethread the cutting line. I went back to the Stihl dealership and purchased the ...45. It's so simple and easy to use. The blades are easy to change out as they wear down, and it's so light weight and really does the job.
Works great but the blades are total garbage! I have had mine for 2 years now. Do not buy, stick with the string unless you enjoy changing the BROKEN blades every few minutes and enjoy picking orange plastic broken blades up all over the yard when you are done. I am hoping they will offer some kind of conversion from the blades to string.
I had this same problem with the blades until I started soaking them in water. This is actually recommended on the package that they come in. You can use string on this head but the string has to be cut in pieces and threaded into the head individually. Thanks for watching!
Just bought one of these. It stops after 13 minutes. Nowhere on the package does it say that it lasts such a short time. Avoid this tool
Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!
Would prefer if you used the correct term “WeedWacker”
I will try to add this into my terminology next time. Thanks for watching!
You should learn how to use it before making video. Flip down that metal guard and it limits how far knives cut so you don't destroy knives in five minutes. They dont scrape bricks and branches because guard keeps the limit.
This is true but once the blades wear, then it restricts you from cutting anything. Therefore I do not use the safety so I could show full use of the unit.
Though's blades are garbage! I'll take my gas powered string fed any day!
These blades are not particularly my favorite either. Thanks for watching!