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STIHL AK COMPACT Battery Cover
Free $11.00
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Free $67.00
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Free $16.00
STIHL Autocut C 12-2 Mowing Head
Free $79.00
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Free $69.00
The STIHL FSA 60 R is designed for home users who need a robust, high-performance tool for tougher grass trimming tasks. Lightweight, easy to handle, and packed with smart features, it’s perfect for maintaining your garden with precision and ease.
Exceptional Power in a Compact Design: Built to handle tougher grass with ease.
Lightweight & Easy to Manoeuvre: Weighing just 3 kg (without battery), it’s comfortable to use and ideal for extended trimming sessions.
Quick-Change Convenience: With the advanced EasySpool system on the AutoCut C 12‑2, rewinding new line is quick and effortless, done entirely by hand with no tools required. The PolyCut head is also available as a convenient cutting‑head alternative. You’ll also appreciate the Rapid Click system, which lets you remove either mowing head at the touch of a button for fast, hassle‑free changes.
Effortless Control: The adjustable loop handle provides excellent manoeuvrability around obstacles and edges. Its tool‑free adjustability lets you set the handle to your ideal height, ensuring a comfortable working position.
Consistent, Efficient Power: Powered by a reliable EC motor and STIHL AK batteries, the FSA 60 R delivers consistent performance with variable speed control and an ECO mode for lighter trimming tasks.
Protection for Plants and Surroundings: A built-in spacer bracket lets you trim close to plants, pots, and obstacles while helping prevent accidental damage.
Reliable Quality & Support: Backed by a 5-year domestic warranty and supported by your local STIHL SHOP for service and expert advice.
Run time on AK 10 battery: Up to 13 minutes or 100 m²
Run time on AK 30 battery: Up to 32 minutes or 300 m²
Run times quoted are based on ideal operating conditions. Times will vary depending on load and conditions.
Rated Voltage (V)
36
Weight (kg)
31)
Length no cutting tool (cm)
166
Standard Cutting Head
Standard Mowing Line Diameter (mm)
Handle Type
Loop
Power Source
Battery
STIHL Battery System
AK Battery Range
Recommended Battery
AK 20
Recommended Charger
AL 101
Charge Time with Recommended Charger
180 minutes, or to charge it up to 80%, it takes 135 minutes
Metal blade can be fitted
No
Linetrimmer Vegetation
Grass & edges
Cutting Circle Diameter (cm)
35
Power (kW)
0.60
Compatible Batteries
AK 10: Up to 13 minutes or 100 m²
AK: 20: Up to 25 minutes or 250 m²
AK 30: Up to 32 minutes or 300 m²
What's in the Box?
FSA 60 Line Trimmer, AutoCut C 12-2 Cutting Head, just enough Orange Nylon Line to get you started.
Q: How Long Will the Battery Last?
A: With the Autocut C 12-2 under ideal conditions, the AK 20 battery will last up to 30 minutes, mow up to 250 m² of grass or 1,250 m of lawn edges. With the Polycut 12-2 head the battery will last 55 mins
Q: How long does it take to charge?
A .To fully charge the battery it takes 180 minutes, or to charge it up to 80%, it takes 135 minutes.
Q: What size garden will it maintain?
A: The FSA 60 is the ideal grass trimmer for medium to large gardens.
Q: What type of cutting attachment does this use?
A: This Linetrimmer uses an AutoCut® 12-2 mowing head, which uses STIHL Orange Nylon Line 2.4 (mm) or the Polycut 12-2 head.
Q: Are the batteries interchangeable?
A: Yes, all of the tools in the AK Cordless System use the same style of battery. For the FSA 60, we recommend the AK 20 battery for the prefect balance between power and weight, but you can use any of the AK batteries.
Q: What battery does is use?
A: The FSA 60 is powered by an interchangeable 36V Lithium-Ion battery.
Q: Does this tool come with a Warranty?
A: Yes, the FSA 60 comes with a STIHL domestic 5 year warranty.
Q: Is the battery and charger included?
A: No, this is the tool only version. If you don't have a battery and charger you can purchase the Kit Version which has everything you need.
Q: Is it powerful enough to replace a petrol line trimmer?
A: Yes, for routine residential lawn edging and grass trimming, the FSA 60 R delivers excellent cutting performance without fuel mixing, pull starts or engine maintenance. For very heavy-duty or commercial applications, STIHL recommends stepping up to a professional battery or petrol model.
Q: Can it cut thick grass and weeds?
A: Yes, the FSA 60 R is designed to tackle everyday lawn maintenance, overgrown grass and light weeds. For tougher vegetation, the PolyCut 12-2 mowing head can provide improved cutting performance but for heavy brush or dense vegetation we recommend a higher-powered STIHL brushcutter.
Q: Is the cutting speed adjustable?
A: Yes, the variable-speed trigger allows you to adjust power output to suit the task. This helps maximise battery runtime when full power isn't required.
Q: How easy is it to feed the line?
A: The AutoCut® 12-2 mowing head is designed for easy line advancement. Simply tap the mowing head on the ground while operating to automatically feed more line when needed.
Q: What maintenance does the FSA 60 R require?
A: Battery-powered tools require minimal maintenance. There are no spark plugs, air filters or fuel systems to service. Simply keep the cutting attachment clean, inspect the line regularly and store the battery in a cool, dry place.
Q: Is the FSA 60 R suitable for first-time users?
A: Yes, the lightweight design, low noise levels, instant-start operation and minimal maintenance requirements make the FSA 60 R an excellent choice for first-time line trimmer users.
Q: How easy is it to change the cutting head and replace the line?
A: Very easy. The FSA 60 R features STIHL's Rapid Click System, allowing you to remove the AutoCut® mowing head at the press of a button and reattach it with a simple click. The removable head makes reloading nylon line much more convenient, as you can comfortably hold the mowing head while winding in new line.
Designed for those hard-to-reach areas that a lawnmower just can’t get to, a line trimmer is the perfect tool to turn the messiest of garden paths into something you’d see in a garden magazine. Turn an unwelcoming edge into one that says ‘welcome, come on in’.
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