Stihl FSA 45 review
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- Cordless electric
- Lawn edger
Stihl's FSA 45 is aimed squarely at those with small gardens who just want to edge the lawn and tidy up stray bits of grass. It cuts using either blades or a trimmer line, and costs £99, far less than other Stihl grass trimmers. But does the low cost and low spec equal low scores? Find out in our full review.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's it great at?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
August 2018
Technical specifications
General
- Cutting methodPlastic blade
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