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FSA 86 R

Name: FSA 86 R
Brand: STIHL
SKU: fsa86r
Rating: 4.5152 (33 reviews)

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This powerful trimmer is ideal for professionals or for homeowners with farms, ranches, or large properties.

Features

STIHL Electric Motor
AutoCut® C EasySpool™
Loop Handle
Adjustable Front Handle

With its lightweight design and powerful performance backed by the AP Battery System, the STIHL FSA 86 R trimmer is a tool ideal for professional landscapers, farms, ranches, and large homeowner properties. Its brushless motor virtually eliminates the need for routine maintenance. With a 13.8” cutting swath, this trimmer can clear a wide area in a single pass, while its bump guard allows you to carefully trim around obstacles like trees and shrubs. Optimally paired with the AP 200 battery, the FSA 86 R has a run time of up to 30 minutes.

Run time per charge may vary depending on usage and application.

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Cutting Heads & Blades Selection Chart (PDF)

Features
- STIHL Electric Motor -
  Lightweight and compact, STIHL electric motors require minimal maintenance and feature low noise levels and reduced vibration.
- AutoCut® C EasySpool™ -
  AutoCut® C versions reload line by simply inserting the line into eyelets and twisting the bump knob.
- Loop Handle -
  A thumb screw allows the ergonomic loop handle to be easily adjusted to the desired position without tools.
- Adjustable Front Handle -
  The front handle is easily adjustable (360-degree rotation) for comfort.
- Start/Run/Stop Controls on Handle -
  Convenient start/run/stop controls are built into the handle for easy operation.
- Variable-Speed Trigger -
  The variable-speed trigger allows precise control for each task.
- Hanging Loop -
  Hang your product securely on a wall to save space using the loop in the handle housing.
- Lightweight Portability -
  This product is lightweight for easy portability, great maneuverability, and extended use.
- Retaining Latch -
  All STIHL battery-powered products feature a retaining latch that is designed to prevent the unit from unintentional starts when the battery is inserted.
- High-Tech Polymer Housing -
  Housings are lightweight, withstand greater impact, and are corrosion-resistant.
- Throttle Trigger Interlock -
  This safety feature must be depressed before the trigger can be activated.
- Reduced-Emission Engine Technology—Caring for Nature -
  The STIHL Inc. “Caring for Nature” seal identifies its powered products that are more environmentally conscious, producing zero or low exhaust emissions. STIHL Inc. defines “low exhaust emissions” as being cleaner than EPA and/or CARB exhaust emission standards.

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How to Assemble FSA 60 R & FSA 86 R- Video
How to Wind a STIHL Trimmer Head (STIHL AutoCut® C 6-2) - Video
Cutting Heads & Blades Selection Chart (PDF)
Download Instructions on How to Rewind Your Trimmer Head (PDF)
Product Instruction Manual (PDF)
Product Safety Manual (PDF)
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Note: STIHL engine products with the Caring for Nature logo are cleaner than EPA Standards for exhaust emissions.
WARNING! Improper use of any trimmer/brushcutter can cause serious or fatal injury. Read, understand, and follow all safety instructions in your instruction manual. To reduce the risk of injury from blade contact, circular saw blades may be used on FS brushcutters that have a limitstop, a bicycle handle, and double shoulder harness and not on FS brushcutters with a "J" handle or loop handle. Other rigid blades may be used on FS brushcutters having a bicycle handle, a "J" handle, or a loop handle equipped with a barrier bar. To reduce the risk of eye injury always wear proper eye protection. Always use the appropriate deflector for the type of cutting attachment, as explained in your instruction manual.
WARNING! Improper use of any power tool may cause serious or fatal injury. Read, understand, and follow carefully the operating and safety instructions in your instruction manual before using such products.

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POWER SOURCE	Battery
WEIGHT	7.3 lbs.
WEIGHT (w/ AP 200)	10.2 lbs.
BATTERY SYSTEM	AP System
RUN TIME (w/ AP 200) UP TO	30 min.
VOLTAGE	36 volt
CUTTING WIDTH	13.8 in.