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StihlFS 40

Name: Stihl FS 40
Brand: Stihl
SKU: stihl-fs-40-first-look

£258Typical price

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The FS 40 is one of the lightest petrol grass trimmers in the Stihl range. Stihl claims it's easy to start, simple to use and ideal for trimming small areas of grass and around obstacles. We first tested it in 2013, but is it still worth your attention? We trialled this grass trimmer to compare it with more recent models. Find out how it fared in our full review.

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