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StihlFSA 90 R

Cordless electric
Heavy duty

£511Typical price

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The Stihl FSA 90 R is a battery-powered grass trimmer from a manufacturer with a great reputation for its petrol-driven grass trimmers and brushcutters. We took a first look to see whether this cordless grass trimmer was up to the same tasks as a petrol grass trimmer. Read on to find out how it matched up.

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General
Type of grass trimmer	Cordless electric
Best use for the grass trimmer	Heavy duty
Weight	2.8kg
Line-feed method	Bump feed
Cutting method	Double line

Power
Battery	36V 6Ah Lithium-ion

Features
Rotating Head	No

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