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FSA 135 R

Name: FSA 135 R
Brand: STIHL
SKU: fsa135r
Rating: 4.7273 (88 reviews)

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This battery-powered loop-handle trimmer delivers premium performance packed in a durable, lightweight design.

Features

Quiet Operation
IPX4 Rating
AutoCut® C EasySpool™
Battery Indicator Lights

For professional landscapers seeking a game-changing, battery-powered trimmer in a loop-handle design, the FSA 135 R delivers. With the same proven drive and cutting components found in STIHL professional gas trimmers and powered by a brushless motor, the FSA 135 R provides professional cutting performance with the added benefits of low noise and zero exhaust emissions. With three performance settings, this trimmer is versatile enough for a range of cutting applications. Its weather-resistant design means it’s built for tough professional work, and its quiet operation maximizes productivity by extending working hours into the early morning and late evenings.

This tool is IPX4-rated for weather-resistant construction and has been designed and tested for splash-water protection.

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Features
- Quiet Operation -
  This product is ideal for noise-sensitive areas.
- IPX4 Rating -
  This tool is IPX4-rated for weather-resistant construction and has been designed and tested for splash-water protection.
- AutoCut® C EasySpool™ -
  AutoCut® C versions reload line by simply inserting the line into eyelets and twisting the bump knob.
- Battery Indicator Lights -
  This product is equipped with built-in indicator lights, showing the battery status and remaining level of charge.
- STIHL Electric Motor -
  Lightweight and compact, STIHL electric motors require minimal maintenance and feature low noise levels and reduced vibration.
- Loop Handle -
  Loop handle grass trimmers and brushcutters are ideal for trimming between bushes and shrubs and other areas where space is limited.
- Adjustable Front Handle -
  The front handle is easily adjustable (360-degree rotation) for comfort.
- Rubberized Soft-Touch Handle -
  Soft rubber texture is both easy to grip and makes the product comfortable to hold for extended periods.
- 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.

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Cutting Heads & Blades Selection Chart (PDF)
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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	10.1 lbs.
WEIGHT (w/ AP 300 S)	14.1 lbs.
BATTERY SYSTEM	AP System
RUN TIME (w/ AP 300 S) UP TO	45 min.
VOLTAGE	36 volt
CUTTING WIDTH	16.5 in.