Stihl FSA 120 UNBOXING & FIRST USE

In today's video I unbox the Stihl FSA 120 strimmer, assemble it and give a first use review.
Thanks for watching, please like the video and it would be great to get your feedback on this or any other battery gear.
Cheers.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

For anyone interested, 2 of us out on an 8 hour shift of domestic maintenance got through 3 ap300s and 1 ap300 batteries. Wet, long first cuts too so was pleased with that👍Also I'm not swapping the guard 😂😂

[@DJC995]

Hi Nathan Nice one Have a good week thanks again

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Cheers 👍 you too mate

[@mr.tidygarden]

Looks a great bit of kit Nathan🙏 great review Damien from Cork City

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

No doubt I'll soon find out if any good 👍 cheers Damien

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

your certainly not shy of keeping your gear up to date nath 👍

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Saves a bit of tax money😅 I used to run machines until they were more duck tape and cable ties than machine but given up on all that now😂 cheers mate👍

[@dagtailgroundmaintenance]

good honest review Nathan. We have a battery that we use for residential jobs. Great when the client is in bed 😁 The weather is a nightmare. Going out later this morning. A real test for anyone starting out in this business

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Definitely a test this year 😬good luck, belting here but cutting 👍😅

[@jeremyminns5627]

Sounds sweet,plenty of lolly gonna be pulled out of it moving forward this season.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I'm sure it'll earn it's keep 👍 chucking down with rain again this morning tho🙄😅

[@andrewkensett5863]

Interesting bit of kit. I’m only really a fan of the battery hedgecutters tbh when it comes to run time. I have the hla86. But now with the Stihl deal I’ve got the hla66 with two 300s batteries too!👍🏼

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Battery run time in hedge trimmers are great, I love the 66 and hope it works for you👍👍 cheers

[@benhowlett7693]

Battery chainsaw good aswell! Little top handled one!

[@dogmangreengrass736]

does the bull horn bit rotate so inline with shaft to save space in van ? thanks 🤩

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

@dogmangreengrass736 they only fold flat not sideways

[@MrDamburger]

Great stuff, they're running the same deal here in new zealand until June, My business is just starting to pick up and definitely considering this tool now mainly due to may getting up anyway in the future when i don't need petrol power and fumes, and a free 375$NZD battery! hard to pass up... may have to buy this looks great

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Great stuff 👍 they must have a good load of batteries, with so many companies now doing battery too you'd think they'd be thinking about running out of materials to make them🤔 good luck this year with the business 👍 cheers for watching

[@MrDamburger]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd yeah! Must be plenty of big factories around the world for sure, pumping them out. Just hoping to see a worthwhile and not expensive as hell option for a electric mower now! Every one I've tried you run through batteries way too quick, ends up costing alot

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

@MrDamburger still petrol for me on the mowers for that reason although have used the Pellenc I won a few times 👍

[@scottishgrasscutter4488]

It's good to see you have industrial jobs🤙 big companies no doubt buzzing around ready to stick a low ball price in promising clients the earth. One thing though, they cannot look after clients and offer the service the same way the small guy does. well done. Picked up an ego set up yesterday to try out. any experience of this brand?

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I look after a few, definitely try and look after them there too. Never used ego but they were everywhere last year, all I hear is kress this year tho so who knows where the market is going. Have a great week mate👍👍

[@scottishgrasscutter4488]

​@@LewisgardenservicesLtd you too mate ill give them a try and see how they do

[@benhowlett7693]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtdall these brands will pop up but stihl and husqy will always be there! Like gardeners 🤣 Always someone new popping up but main ones are there every year!

[@Grahams-Grass]

No I'm not running it 🤠👍.. its sounds really weak when you say it only lasts 33 minutes. But on in and out garden maintenance it will probably last all day . But then again you do 6 times more then what I do so it's a good job you got a spare battery or 2... 😂

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

33 mins continuous trigger time was ok I thought, few batteries would do a fair bit on smaller jobs like you say👍👍

[@danlaflamme9372]

Battery, u prefer?? Boxed up u order though mail, not local dealer?? Iam just got another Husky 252L gas trimmer, i consider the best i ever used..

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Yea I prefer battery as easier on the body for my old bones 😅 online easier for me unfortunately lately

[@rickywatkins5588]

Put the AP adapter in place of the battery & use your back pack battery

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Have done that with the hla 66 etc, I'd just use the other battery strimmer tho if using the backpack 👍👍 cheers

[@slowmarchingband1]

Do you think that vertical battery compartment could be a problem in the Welsh wetness?

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I'm finding out this morning 😂😂

[@slowmarchingband1]

​@@LewisgardenservicesLtd😂

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Just stopped for some grub, 5 hours around several private jobs on long wet first cuts I've got through 2.5 batteries and no probs with the rain

[@lukassw7471]

Nice ! I'm thinking about buying a battery strimmer to do small jobs, where did you get this offer with 2 AP300S ?

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Most online Stihl dealers are offering it from what I've seen, have a scout around. Cheers for watching and good luck👍

[@lukassw7471]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd we've had this offer a little later than you, here in France, but this week it's available in all Stihl dealers. I bought a FSA135, great great stuff, for me it's a game changer ! I keep my petrol FS411 only for big works now

[@brianconnor1810]

I dont get the battery brushcutters. When wearing the harness on my big Stihl 410 i dont feel any weight? Thats what the harness is for. Strim and brushcut all day with only a quick 2 min refuel, loads of power and run time. Hedge trimmers, small chainsaws i get the battery, Lawnmowers, brushcutters got to be petrol imo. Enjoy your vids though👍😉

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

The vibs from the engine wreck my hands and wrists, even with the best harness taking the weight and a light grip my hands will be bad for days after a while on the petrol kit. I still run it all when needed but only when needed. Cheers for watching as always 👍

[@vincentsgardens870]

Hi mate how ya getting on looking at getting one tgeses can you recommend has it got the power maily be using it on domestic houses has it got the bant fir the grass on fortnightly mows also can ya make it through day on 2 ap 300s just doing regular jobs not tidy ups if ya get me cheers

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Loving it, slightly motor end heavy with 300s in, on domestic jobs all day I'll generally get through 4 ap300s but that's a good few jobs me strimming and someone mowing. Will have update video out soon on it. Definitely don't regret it and nice to have a break from the backpack.

[@vincentsgardens870]

Thanks very much mate appreciate you getting back to me on this think will go for one and take advantage of the extra battery was a bit concerned as cutting with going down 4cm from me Stihl 94ce is at 42 cm but a carnt see that being a problem just going round perimeter of domestic jobs did you notice anything and supposed be rain proof machine or at least slash proof lol

[@zzeezz100]

We ended up Ordering the right line guard as trimming the line is a must for us otherwise it doesn’t snap, they should sell With it, you end up Paying another £30

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Was odd not to have line trim guard included🙄

[@jasperedwards2713]

how about a stihl mm56

[@Barrackas]

Does this spin anti clockwise mate? Sounds daft but i cant get on board with the clockwise ones 😂

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Definitely anticlockwise, the wrong way would do me in too I think 😅 have an update video out soon but it's brilliant on maintenance 👍 thanks for watching

[@Barrackas]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd thanks mate. Gonna get one ordered this weekend. My 12 year old fs55 has just about had it! Looking forward to no fumes and not losing the rag at not being able to start it. Found out the hard way Stihl bent shaft are all clockwise turning, bloody horrible. All the best

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

@Barrackas totally don't regret getting mine, have an update video out weds, I find slightly motor end heavy with 300s in but I'm used to the backpack battery version that has no weight to it but coming from petrol you may not notice it. Hope it does well for you

[@aeaeaeluis]

Hey everyone, I'm currently looking into purchasing the Husqvarna 525iLXT brush cutter and I have a question about its features. I've read about the three speed levels, but I'm wondering if it also offers variable acceleration. Specifically, does the motor adjust its rotation based on how much I press the trigger? If anyone has experience with this model or has information about its features, I would greatly appreciate your input. It would help me make an informed decision before making a purchase. Thanks in advance for your help!

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

The Stihl one has variable speed so I'd think that one may well have the same kind of set up. Good luck with it👍

[@PSK7be]

FSA 120r or FSAc135r ? What is the best ?

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Haven't used the 135 sorry

[@zzeezz100]

We moved back to petrol stihl after the battery one we bought just not as good unfortunately

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I run both battery and petrol for different jobs, battery not for everyone tho. I try and use them for the benefits of being easier on the body. Thanks for the comment 👍👍

[@noelcahill6707]

Petrol is not dead yet mate

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

It's definitely not, I've got plenty on the go👍echo working well for me at the moment 👌 cheers

[@jasperedwards2713]

i prefer loop handle

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

My shoulder hates them🤣

[@jasperedwards2713]

700 eur

[@jasperedwards2713]

stihl 400 better with shredder blade

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Cool

[@pauljackson1981]

Lucky no to slit your wrist opening that box then, Yikes. you might have converted Reas to Stihl Gear...

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

😅you haven't seen how blunt the spyderco is at the moment. Hopefully they work for reas👍

[@andrewthomas2406]

i will stick with petrol powered tools,batteries are for toys.you cant beat the sound of a good petrol engine

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Whatever works for you, I'm happy using both depending on the job. Cheers 👍

[@jonathanglanville5265]

Funny!! an electric F1 car, run 0 to 60,in 5 secs. But they can't produce a strimmer at full power,for a hour.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

They can just not off the one small battery, strimmers and blowers seem to really eat the batteries 🤔

[@jonathanglanville5265]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd I think Stihl,are worried and trying to grab the battery market.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

​@@jonathanglanville5265so many making the same stuff now

[@bumpkinrocks]

That's pretty piss poor of Stihl that it's only supplied/set up to have a blade fitted. Let's face it 99.9% of people want a strimmer! I'd hardly consider a domestic battery machine a brush cutter😂👍

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I had to check the specs and it says that's what's provided, never seen that before as always supplied with both. Guess everything is down to cost now... I'm not sure I'd want to run a blade on it🤔😬 cheers for watching 👍