I had a model older than this one that I love. My sister has difficulty with tools that are too heavy and she actually loved mine and found it easy to use kzbin.infoUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . This is a newer model but was even lighter which she really appreciates. She enjoys it and I no longer have to go to her house to trim as she can handle it fine. Haven't used it enough to comment on the battery life but lithium batteries last longer than the old style. Being cordless makes it easy to trim the far edges of the property. The entire yard can be trimmed with one charged battery.
@valmainwaring7118 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your demonstration, I have just bought one of these and was puzzling over how to turn it on !! Don't need to read the manual now as you have covered all points - well done for your really clear and helpful video xxx
@jillking47514 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lee for this demonstration and review. After watching this and other STIHL videos about this product I felt this is perfect for me and my small yard so I purchased one today. It was easy to put together and charge. I used it for garden edges and was so surprised at the power it has to cut through thick Buffalo grass. What used to take me two plus hours by hand took 30 mins, excluding the manual work of me pulling out the deeper Buffalo grass roots making their way under the concrete edging to the garden bed. I also had enough charge (I started with three lights) to run a flat sweep around the lawn edges so when mowing I won't have to have the mower wheels on the concrete edging, which has several curves, and thus will negate deep cuts into the lawn if (actually when) I run the wheels off the edge and the blades cut deeply into my lawn scarring it. This usually happens no matter how hard I try. Also, I was pleasantly surprised to find a pair of safety glasses in the box👍 All the best, Jill, Canberra, Australia
@Gardenninja4 жыл бұрын
Hey Jill. Really pleased it’s made life easier for you! It’s a great piece of kit. Hope all is well down under. All the best and happy gardening. Lee
@donjohns48784 жыл бұрын
I've always avoided having a line trimmer but this one looks relatively easy to maintain and use. I think I'll get one. Cheers.
@Gardenninja4 жыл бұрын
don johns glad the guides been helpful! Happy strumming!
@kevinmcerlean76435 жыл бұрын
Hey Lee, thanks to this review mine arrived yesterday. Perfect for my little garden.
@Gardenninja5 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin, Nice to hear from you. Let me know how you get on I'm always interested to hear back from people on my vids and guides. All the best! Lee
@sunnyday78435 ай бұрын
I have this and the short battery life and long charging time is about perfect for my back problem ! I have to do my weed wacking in spurts - come in and charge the battery and rest / drink water / go back out . At this rate - my over grown yard may get done in a week’s time - so it’s going to be a daily routine . For me it works though - so I will never over Do it !😅
@johnplant31784 жыл бұрын
I have had this strimmer for a year and a half I didn't know that the metal frame was a guard🤠 perhaps now my plastic blades will last longer,🤔 and I didn't know you could extend the handle🙄 thanks for the video😷🖖 April 2020
@Gardenninja4 жыл бұрын
John Plant I’ve had many tools were there’s features I never even knew about!! The rotations a really clever trick on this one though. Great for odd lawn edges. 😊
@bobnelson12894 жыл бұрын
Good review, perfect for my small yard, getting one tomorrow.
@Gardenninja4 жыл бұрын
Glad it’s been useful Bob. I use mine all the time. It’s a great bit of kit. Happy Gardening. Lee
@CottonBoxer4 жыл бұрын
u are either gullible as hell or ur trying to promote this product on the down low. this trimmer has terrible real world reviews
@bobnelson12894 жыл бұрын
Bought it, works great for my small yard!
@davidleathem32867 ай бұрын
U didn’t show how you turned the head over to edge the lawn or do u just turn the whole thing over to edge the garden
@a.cotton39635 жыл бұрын
Nice bit of kit. Enviro friendly. Shame full charge is only 20mins. No good if you have buisness and 4 or 5 gardens in a day but perfect if it comes out once a week. Nice one Ninja dude
@Gardenninja5 жыл бұрын
Hey Andy, Yes its a neat tool for a residential gardener with a small space. You probably wouldn't be using it to run a garden maintenance business. ;-) It's so quiet though which is unusual for such tools! Glad you like the guide. Happy Gardening! Lee
@nsoper194 жыл бұрын
How clean is the cut with the propellers compared to using normal line?
@PetalsonthePavingSlabs5 жыл бұрын
good review this Lee, thank you!
@Gardenninja5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mate! Spring is here so garden maintenance tips are a plenty!!
@josemariass2 жыл бұрын
Help please !!!⚠ ‼ I bought a brand new of this trimmer and after 20 minutes stopped working and work and stop suddenly ? What that could be ? please help me!
@Gardenninja2 жыл бұрын
Hi Aina. Please get in touch with the seller for guidance that’s the fastest way for help. All the best. Lee 🥷🌿
@macalacalan11754 жыл бұрын
Excellent review!
@Gardenninja4 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! Happy Gardening! Lee.
@janetkleboe86163 жыл бұрын
I have a large garden with long grass and lots of overgrown areas, is this strong enough or do I need something bigger? Ps I have a Stihl grass cutter for the shorter grass areas
@Gardenninja3 жыл бұрын
Hi Janet. I’d probably recommend a petrol strimmer if the gardens really large or one which you can have multiple battery’s for. That way you’re not waiting thirty or so minutes to recharge. Hope that helps. Lee 🥷🌿
@MrLabingurung3 жыл бұрын
Hi Lee I find the blades snap for to easily for my liking. Can I instead use a line string instead of the blades for this particular model?
@Gardenninja3 жыл бұрын
Hi Labin. Yes all strimmer plastic blades are pretty brittle to be honest. I use line on most of mine. You can use line on this one with an attachment too. Happy Gardening!🥷🌿
@MrLabingurung3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your reply Garden Ninja. Any chance of making a short demo video on how to use a line string in a Stihl FSA 45 ? I really hate these blades!!
@johnevans83405 ай бұрын
The blades don’t last more than five minutes. Unless you have a tiny garden I would advise a different machine..
@graemescott368 Жыл бұрын
Is it any good on longer grass ..TIA
@eldorado56504 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best review I've seen so far. May I know where this one is made in? Cheers.
@Gardenninja4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eldo. I’m not sure where it’s made. It maybe best if you email STHIL themselves to check. All the best and happy gardening!! Lee
@simonmoran60095 жыл бұрын
Nice tool ,,, l m considering one ,, can l purchase a separate battery or is it s sealed unit ??!! 🤙
@Gardenninja5 жыл бұрын
It’s a sealed battery I’m afraid on this model. Ryobi do a range of battery interchangeable tools which are pretty good. If your looking for longer usage times. Happy gardening!
@TheFullyChargedGardener5 жыл бұрын
Great review 👍🏻
@Gardenninja5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fully Charged! Glad it is helpful. Happy Gardening. Lee
@robertturner42252 жыл бұрын
I bought one last week. It lasts 13 minutes and 48 seconds until it stops. Nowhere on the box does it say that it lasts such a short amount of time. Now my stihl dealer is refusing to refund me! AVOID this product.
@jasongardener34255 жыл бұрын
Good review mate 👍
@Gardenninja5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Jason! Hope the gardening is going well at your end! All the best. Lee
@jasongardener34255 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lee, yes busy busy👍
@lmoyston4 жыл бұрын
Great demo, thinking of buying one of these, can you say how long it takes to charge when the battery has died to a full battery again?
@Gardenninja4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for the question. It’s about 30 mins to recharge. Happy gardening! Lee
@TheEthNick4 жыл бұрын
Hey man. Would you stihl(sic) recommend this model at this price range today? I’m starting to look for an edge trimmer, but the 20 minute battery life is my main concern with this one - I have a large lawn on a corner block & may need 30 minutes at least...
@Gardenninja4 жыл бұрын
Hi Eth Nick, Stihl I think do a model with a replaceable battery as do Ryobi so it may be worthwhile looking at those as well if you need a longer charge time. Hope that helps. Lee
@TheEthNick4 жыл бұрын
Garden Ninja Ltd Thanks mate. I’ll check them out.
@sarahhanlon35093 жыл бұрын
You look like Steve O from jackass so I enjoyed this video very much lol but no seriously thank you for the simple guide to this weed eater. I love mine and now I know the ends and outs of it 😁
@Gardenninja3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sarah! Glad you’re enjoying the video content!!🥷🌿🤘
@johnhenderson21685 жыл бұрын
I understand that you can use the poly blades or a piece of nylon cord. But, can the head be replaced so that you can use a spool of nylon cord?
@Gardenninja5 жыл бұрын
I think it can John. Ive not used a spool or nylon on this model. So I’d double check though with Stihl they have some contact details on their website and technical spec sheets which may show spool compatibility. Sorry I can’t be of more help!
@johnhenderson21685 жыл бұрын
@@Gardenninja Thanks very much
@S3MKi5 жыл бұрын
What a capacity battery inside?
@Gardenninja5 жыл бұрын
It's a 18v integrated battery.
@khanmohammad3583 жыл бұрын
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@Papaslug19604 жыл бұрын
I see that you didn't actually show the results with the edge trimmer doing the lawn edge, I take it it isn't very good turned to 90 degrees???
@joshuagarrett39374 жыл бұрын
Its a HORRIBLE edger.
@ianpurcell72664 жыл бұрын
Its a great little handy strimmer,very very cheap.If it breaks just replace the unit.
@de0den2 жыл бұрын
"...the only drawback is......" Is this intentional?
@albertoalvarezsosa1650 Жыл бұрын
Lamentablemente las sucursales no tienen teléfono para preguntar sobre el modelo que busco, para no dar la vuelta en balde, ya que vivo retirado.
@ukaszczamara6345 Жыл бұрын
FSA 45 battery is integrated.
@simonelwell91485 жыл бұрын
Without seeming "nasty".....l might suggest you try it on your hair..!
@Gardenninja5 жыл бұрын
That’s not nasty. But it is highly impractical.
@simonelwell91485 жыл бұрын
Garden Ninja Ltd good retort ! My own "do" grey and likely old fashioned.....considering purchasing shown machine or similar....
@Gardenninja5 жыл бұрын
But grey does go with everything! It makes a great foil for other more vibrant wardrobe choices. Hehe. It’s a good bit of kit. The one above does have a removable battery which maybe a better buy given you can use spare batteries to extend its strim time. 👍
@adamhartup65255 жыл бұрын
Good review of a naff machine.
@Gardenninja5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you've tried one Adam. What did you think? What put you off? Be great to hear your thoughts! :-)
@johnjeffers60903 жыл бұрын
I found that the blades break constantly, very dissatisfied with this product, CANNOT recommend
@just2goodpeace222 жыл бұрын
did you try using strimmer wire not blades ?
@patriciaagar18962 жыл бұрын
How do I change my trimmer from blades to string trimmer?
@cuzzinluke77172 жыл бұрын
2.5 hours to charge for a 20 minute run time, if you even get 20 min
@gerrynightingale90454 жыл бұрын
*So, for me, this model won't work out because I have a 'big ass back-yard' and my home has chain-link fencing all round the property*
@ianpurcell72664 жыл бұрын
He is wrong in his review,you cant have replacement batteries as it is built in.Its for small gardens,if you have a very big garden by another brand.
@Gardenninja4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ian. Thanks for your comment. I should have been clearer when discussing the battery. I was trying to critique how if you had a larger garden you would need a model with a replacement battery ie the models above or different brand as this one is integrated and can’t be replaced. Thanks for getting me to clarify though that will help more people when considering this strimmer! Happy gardening! Lee
@ianpurcell72664 жыл бұрын
@@Gardenninja I am very particular about detail.Perhaps you should preview your videos before uploading to make sure every detail is correct,otherwise people like me will point it out.
@sarahparker-cahill83453 жыл бұрын
@@ianpurcell7266 and your also wrong saying you have to get another brand! Just get the Stihl model that has battery packs
@ianpurcell72663 жыл бұрын
@@sarahparker-cahill8345 How right you are,there is indeed the larger cordless strimmer with removable battery.But we are not discussing that we are discussing the fsa45..
@nixxxon183 жыл бұрын
Dont need to be another brand, within Stihl you can buy FSA 57, FSA 90, or FSA 130 with interchangeable and replaceable batteries. I think Stihl is the best brushcutter brand
@narayananu6093 Жыл бұрын
ഇതിന്റെ വില മറ്റു അറിവുകൾ കമ്മറ്റ് ബോകിസിൽ അറിയിക്കുക
@Vivalavida-x6p2 жыл бұрын
La batería solo me dura 15 minutos😮😮😮
@felipealvarado8514 Жыл бұрын
Amigo yo acabo de comprar la máquina no la ah usado me recomiendas cambiar la máquina
@danp61253 ай бұрын
Big money for this and no running time. waste of good money for a trimmer that only last for 10 min. The blades ware out fast and if you put string on it the running time is less then 10 min.
@billdonato70352 жыл бұрын
He should use it on his hair
@AlexanderTheGrateful3 жыл бұрын
He looks like a rooster
@Kramesor694 жыл бұрын
Is that a dude or a chick? Hard to tell these days