Trimmer gasoline STIHL FS 38, AutoCut C 5-2, 0.9 hp, 38 cm Review

So, I bought a trimmer in 13-14, I don’t remember exactly, to replace a scythe with an iron sting and a wooden handle)) I’ll write right away, for the entire time of use, only gasoline, oil, and fishing line were bought. All. Never bought a candle, no filter, nothing. It wasn't even cleaned. And it still works like clockwork. Tomorrow I'm going to take it apart and have a look and clean it. Not even a drop in power. Chased in the tail and in the mane. But moderately. With breaks. For the winter

the trimmer began to break, for 2-3 years I bought spare parts and repaired it. I got bored and decided to buy a new one. At the same time, I discovered that the old one has been working since 2022! At the same time, I can’t say that I often mow, but the plot is under 2 hectares. Attention! the new model is different from the old one, the new one has a curved shaft and it is impossible to put a knife.

I bought it after reading positive reviews. Unlike the champion 345-2, which nevertheless mowed 2 times 6 acres, Calm fs 38 started up only from the thirtieth time. It started up faster, but refuses to work, the speed fluctuates, stalls, etc. Carburetor adjustment in the service did not help. I bought an echo.

Worked well for half a season. It stopped starting, the service said Z A R Z A V E L carburetor and this is not a warranty case. Changed for money. And with the new carburetor, the torment did not end. Worked very badly. The bar is just a nightmare. Disintegrated into rubble. The shaft is enough for a couple of seasons. Even the Chinese did not fall like that.

The heating of the bushing is solved by drilling the rod. Drip machine oil through the hole before use and forget about this problem Pros below: Lightweight, comfortable, hardy has been working for 6 years. During the same time, the Husqvarna changed the piston 2 times. Cons below: There is no shoulder strap included, the sleeve at the end of the pants is heated.

Bought in 2022. Has worked for 9 seasons. Approximately 1-2 hours of work per week. Lawn, burdock, bushes. It is better to use a fishing line at 2.5 mm. Not longer enough. Now a problem has arisen: it does not reach the required speed, you have to work without a filter, so the traction is better. I don't know what to do with this.

Excellent hand trimmer. It was purchased for cutting gr in country conditions, so that both mother and grandmother could exploit it. The trimmer is powerful, very resourceful for such a compact model, it calmly cuts weeds, tall nettles, etc. thickets. Can be controlled with one hand. I advise everyone to give! with large mowers there are more troubles, and it is quite enough even for serious shrubs

Starts up easily. It is easy to clean, line is refilled, knives are installed. If you mow only grass, then no other trimmers are needed. But for my height (178 cm), the trimmer is short, I have to tilt it more than trimmers with a "bicycle" handle and normal length. The handle is uncomfortable. Knives can be put only plastic. When mowing a hogweed that has already grown, plastic knives are consumed almost like a fishing line. One good thing is that they are inexpensive and easy to change. I…

Satisfied. Some pros: I got this trimmer the other day. I read the reviews, I doubted the power. The main criterion in the selection was its weight. In theory, everything that is not heavy is, as it were, low-powered with all the consequences . But I can say for sure that I was not mistaken in my choice. My son is 10 years old and he calmly helped with a shoulder strap to mow the thickets (about 8 acres). Mows fast enough. I am satisfied. I myself worked with an oleo mac bc 24 t, also with…

I bought a plot overgrown with weeds and raspberries and the question arose of cleaning. Since this cannot be removed with a fishing line, I bought an additional head with plastic knives and a package of knives (60 pieces). I mowed everything, without much tension, there is enough power, the knives change easily. For 10 years of operation has not changed anything, no problems. During construction, we lost it, and found it two years later, in a barn. Filled with fresh gasoline and started on the

I gave this braid to my mother for her birthday))) I myself repair Stihl equipment from an authorized dealer. I think that at such a ridiculous price this is the best product for a small area. Here they write about the problem with carburetors. And you forgive me, you know that fuel cannot be stored in plastic containers? Gasoline dissolves a plastic bottle made of food polyethylene and carries it with it to the carburetor, covering it from the inside with a thin film of plastic, and the fuel…

I also wanted to take a chainsaw . But the price tag, what if they don’t give me a chain. And I will be surprised! With its pros: light comfortable. I took the first one 8-10 years ago and it still works, but it needs a little repair (put a retaining ring). The second one has not worked much yet, but appreciated the coil. It is more convenient to wind the line. Has some cons: Noisy, but this is relative to the concept of neighbors . Price? Overpriced in my opinion! And the same for consumables!

the main thing is to use your own "calm" oil and do everything according to the norm, according to the instructions. Never bother adjusting the carburetor if you boom-boom - this should be done by a specialist. The trimmer is a beast!

I have been working with this scythe at our enterprise for almost two years. Every year, with the Stihl FS 38, I clear the area around trees, stairs or paths, and also mow lawn grass. The trimmer is easy to operate, it is light, it treats safely in the hand due to the ergonomic shape of the handle. When working with her, I put on special protective goggles that were included. Goggles protect the eyes from injury while mowing grass.

The Stihl FS 38 is the ideal unit for lawn grass care. It is light and productive, it mows grass with high quality, thanks to a well-sharpened and wear-resistant cutting tool. Working with a lawn mower is a pleasure, you don’t feel tired from it at all, it doesn’t tremble and doesn’t shake, it starts without jerks, and all controls are convenient and comfortable due to the fact that it’s all concentrated on one handle.

Not a very serious instrument. You can trim the lawn, but you can't mow in the full sense of the word "mow". I use it as an addition to a more powerful unit. With its pros: Lightweight, comfortable. It is very convenient to mow in hard-to-reach places: under bushes and trees, between flower beds, in all sorts of nooks and crannies, where you can’t climb through with a large unit. Has some cons: Low power. Not suitable for serious mowing. You have to mow almost constantly at full speed. Motor…

My friends gave me this braid for my birthday. For a long time I wanted a lawn mower from a Stihl manufacturer, I have all garden equipment from Stihl. I have long been personally convinced of the high quality of this German manufacturer. Kosa met all my expectations. It has sufficient power, light, comfortable, easy to operate. It is important that there have never been problems with starting the engine, although I clearly monitor the quality of the fuel and consumables used.

Some pros: lightweight, not expensive, compact for transportation in the trunk. Different cons: overheating of the tail bearing. more often you need to take breaks in work.

I bought a trimmer for a summer residence. The grass is different: field and lawn. The trimmer is very light. Run in the modes according to the recommendations of the seller. Mows excellently even half a meter gout, nettles, raspberries. I left the lawn grass, which was already decently grown, for a snack. Some write that the trimmer does not do a very good job with lawn grass, stell it and wind it on a fishing line. The result exceeded all expectations. Stihl coped with the lawn grass with a…

I have this trimmer manufactured in 2022, I never took it seriously, and let everyone use it, of course, after the next user, it started badly, I abandoned it, bought a Honda UMK-435 to replace it. And probably I would have thrown it out if it weren’t for my close acquaintance with the calm technique. I needed a professional chainsaw and brought me to the Calm dealer. There I saw FS-38 at the booth and decided to ask what kind of motor resource it had and whether I should even try to repair it,