
When you have finished using the trimmer, remove the battery and clean using a damp cloth or soft brush.

For the FSA 57, we recommend the smaller capacity AK 10 battery as it is lighter and means the tool is perfectly balanced, but you can use the AK 20 and AK 30 battery for longer runtimes.

There are three different batteries in the range, which all have different capacities. Question: Are the batteries interchangeable?Ī: Yes, all of the tools in the AK System use the same style of battery. However, the AK 20 and AK 30 can be purchased separately. Question: What size of property will it maintain?Ī: The FSA 57 is the ideal grass trimmer for small to large city properties.Ī: The FSA 57 is equipped with an AK 10 battery. Question: How long does it take to charge?Ī: To fully charge the battery it takes 80 minutes with an AL101 charger or to charge it up to 80%, it takes 55 minutes. Question: How long does the battery last?Ī: The AK 10 battery will last up to 25 minutes or mow up to 500 m of lawn edges, depending on the type of grass that is being cut and how the tool is being used. This head uses durable STIHL Pol圜ut TM mowing blades. An optional Pol圜ut TM 3-2 head is available for the FSA 57 from your nearest STIHL Dealer. Question: What type of cutting attachment does the FSA 57 use?Ī: The FSA 57 uses an AutoCut® 3-2 mowing head.
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You can find out more information about the different cutting attachments we have available at Please visit your nearest STIHL Dealer, who will be able to give you expert advice and talk you through our full range of brushcutters and cutting tools. If you need to cut thicker, woody material, a brushcutter with a grass cutting blade or brush knife may be more suitable. Question: Is this trimmer suitable for trimming through heavy weeds or scrub?Ī: No, the AutoCut® mowing head on the FSA 57 is suitable for trimming grass and light weeds, along lawn edges or in small areas of lawn. The charger can be wall mounted if required. With operating mode indicator (LED) and cable tie with Velcro tape.

You can also fit the Pol圜ut ™ 3-2 head to the FSA 57, which uses STIHL Pol圜ut™ blades instead of mowing line.Ĭharger for the STIHL AK System. So you know how much charge you have left, the charge level can be viewed at any time using the four LEDs on the battery.Įasy to extend the mowing line The FSA 57 uses the Autocut ® 3-2 which you can tap on the ground to automatically feed out the mowing line if it has broken off. Once you push the battery in fully, you can easily start the tool. There are two positions for the battery - in the first neutral position, the battery is secured in the trimmer but not connected to the contacts, so you can carry the battery around easily without the risk of the trimmer starting accidentally. The metal spacer bracket means you can trim precisely around trees, plants and other objects without damaging them. So that you can work in the most comfortable position, the loop handle can be easily adjusted without tools. The length of the shaft on the FSA 57 can be easily adjusted at the touch of a button to suit you whatever your height. The STIHL AK Battery System tools are so quiet you don't even need to wear ear protection.
