STIHL FSA 45 Grass Edge Trimmer Review

[@SuperBill68]

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]

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

[@jillking4751]

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

[@Gardenninja]

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

[@donjohns4878]

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.

[@Gardenninja]

don johns glad the guides been helpful! Happy strumming!

[@kevinmcerlean7643]

Hey Lee, thanks to this review mine arrived yesterday. Perfect for my little garden.

[@Gardenninja]

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

[@sunnyday7843]

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 !😅

[@johnplant3178]

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

[@Gardenninja]

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. 😊

[@bobnelson1289]

Good review, perfect for my small yard, getting one tomorrow.

[@Gardenninja]

Glad it’s been useful Bob. I use mine all the time. It’s a great bit of kit. Happy Gardening. Lee

[@CottonBoxer]

u are either gullible as hell or ur trying to promote this product on the down low. this trimmer has terrible real world reviews

[@bobnelson1289]

Bought it, works great for my small yard!

[@davidleathem3286]

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.cotton3963]

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

[@Gardenninja]

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

[@nsoper19]

How clean is the cut with the propellers compared to using normal line?

[@PetalsonthePavingSlabs]

good review this Lee, thank you!

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Mate! Spring is here so garden maintenance tips are a plenty!!

[@josemariass]

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!

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Aina. Please get in touch with the seller for guidance that’s the fastest way for help. All the best. Lee 🥷🌿

[@macalacalan1175]

Excellent review!

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks John! Happy Gardening! Lee.

[@janetkleboe8616]

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

[@Gardenninja]

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 🥷🌿

[@MrLabingurung]

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?

[@Gardenninja]

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!🥷🌿

[@MrLabingurung]

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!!

[@johnevans8340]

The blades don’t last more than five minutes. Unless you have a tiny garden I would advise a different machine..

[@graemescott368]

Is it any good on longer grass ..TIA

[@eldorado5650]

This is one of the best review I've seen so far. May I know where this one is made in? Cheers.

[@Gardenninja]

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

[@simonmoran6009]

Nice tool ,,, l m considering one ,, can l purchase a separate battery or is it s sealed unit ??!! 🤙

[@Gardenninja]

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!

[@TheFullyChargedGardener]

Great review 👍🏻

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Fully Charged! Glad it is helpful. Happy Gardening. Lee

[@robertturner4225]

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.

[@jasongardener3425]

Good review mate 👍

[@Gardenninja]

Cheers Jason! Hope the gardening is going well at your end! All the best. Lee

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks Lee, yes busy busy👍

[@lmoyston]

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?

[@Gardenninja]

Hi. Thanks for the question. It’s about 30 mins to recharge. Happy gardening! Lee

[@TheEthNick]

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...

[@Gardenninja]

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

[@TheEthNick]

Garden Ninja Ltd Thanks mate. I’ll check them out.

[@sarahhanlon3509]

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 😁

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Sarah! Glad you’re enjoying the video content!!🥷🌿🤘

[@johnhenderson2168]

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?

[@Gardenninja]

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!

[@johnhenderson2168]

@@Gardenninja Thanks very much

[@S3MKi]

What a capacity battery inside?

[@Gardenninja]

It's a 18v integrated battery.

[@khanmohammad358]

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[@Papaslug1960]

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???

[@joshuagarrett3937]

Its a HORRIBLE edger.

[@ianpurcell7266]

Its a great little handy strimmer,very very cheap.If it breaks just replace the unit.

[@de0den]

"...the only drawback is......" Is this intentional?

[@albertoalvarezsosa1650]

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]

FSA 45 battery is integrated.

[@simonelwell9148]

Without seeming "nasty".....l might suggest you try it on your hair..!

[@Gardenninja]

That’s not nasty. But it is highly impractical.

[@simonelwell9148]

Garden Ninja Ltd good retort ! My own "do" grey and likely old fashioned.....considering purchasing shown machine or similar....

[@Gardenninja]

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. 👍

[@adamhartup6525]

Good review of a naff machine.

[@Gardenninja]

Sounds like you've tried one Adam. What did you think? What put you off? Be great to hear your thoughts! :-)

[@johnjeffers6090]

I found that the blades break constantly, very dissatisfied with this product, CANNOT recommend

[@just2goodpeace22]

did you try using strimmer wire not blades ?

[@patriciaagar1896]

How do I change my trimmer from blades to string trimmer?

[@cuzzinluke7717]

2.5 hours to charge for a 20 minute run time, if you even get 20 min

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*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*

[@ianpurcell7266]

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.

[@Gardenninja]

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

[@ianpurcell7266]

@@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-cahill8345]

@@ianpurcell7266 and your also wrong saying you have to get another brand! Just get the Stihl model that has battery packs

[@ianpurcell7266]

@@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..

[@nixxxon18]

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]

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[@Vivalavida-x6p]

La batería solo me dura 15 minutos😮😮😮

[@felipealvarado8514]

Amigo yo acabo de comprar la máquina no la ah usado me recomiendas cambiar la máquina

[@danp6125]

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.

[@billdonato7035]

He should use it on his hair

[@AlexanderTheGrateful]

He looks like a rooster

[@Kramesor69]

Is that a dude or a chick? Hard to tell these days