What does FS mean for Stihl?

I just found this information on how Stihl gets the abbreviations for their products. MS= Motosäge = Chainsaw. FS= Freischneider = Line Trimmer.

How much is a Stihl fs55r worth?

STIHL FS 55 RC-E Grass Trimmer with Easy2Start

Versions Price
Petrol Grass Trimmer – FS 55 RC-E $399.00*

What size line does a Stihl fs45 use?

2 mm
In addition STIHL continues to make spare parts for 10 years after they have retired a product from production – so buying a STIHL is always a great long term investment. Always use the correct diameter of nylon line for your Line Trimmer (2 mm for this model).

What’s better Stihl or echo?

Stihl Is the Winner, With Some Caveats Although the Echo trimmers provide some punch, reaching up to a 28.1 cc engine, there are still three more levels of displacement in the Stihl line. Stihl offers powerheads in 24.1, 27.2, 28.4, 31.4, 36.3, and 37.7 cc. Of course, power does come with a price.

What type of fuel does a Stihl FS 45 use?

You’ll need STIHL 2-Stroke oil, an empty and clean fuel can & fresh unleaded fuel from a reputable petrol station.

Is Echo or Stihl better?

How long will a Stihl trimmer last?

Stihl trimmers last for residential customers around 4 to 5 years with good maintenance and proper use. For commercial customers, some report getting between 15 and 20 years out of the same Still machine. This of course comes with timely repairs and maintenance as well.

Do Stihl trimmers need oil?

Stihl recommends using a mix of 50 parts gasoline and 1 part oil in its two-stroke weed trimmer engines. This means a 2.6 ounce bottle of oil should be mixed into 1 gallon of gas.

What is the Stihl FS 45/46 Trimmer?

The FS 45/46 is a lightweight grass and weed trimmer perfect for a homeowner’s yard trimming jobs. Read this instruction manual carefully to reduce the risk of injury while using this STIHL FS 45/46 Trimmer.

Is the Stihl FS 56 RC-E a good Trimmer?

STIHL FS 56 RC-E An entry-level trimmer may be fine for a homeowner with a small yard, but if you’ve just purchased a couple of acres in the country, you’ll need something a little more robust. The FS 56 RC-E definitely fits the bill.

Is the Stihl fs40c string trimmer any good?

At 27cc this engine is a bit smaller than the 31cc in my Poulon, but the Stihl FS40C string trimmer had no trouble powering through grass and standing weeds. The .80 line it uses punched through the small brushy stuff better than the .65 line on my Poulon.

Is the Stihl FSE 60 electric weed trimmer any good?

The FSE 60 is a good-quality STIHL electric weed trimmer with zero emissions. It’s a quiet machine that won’t disturb those around you while you trim the yard and it does a good job. It’s a quiet machine that won’t disturb those around you while you trim the yard and it does a good job.