The Stihl FS38 has a powerful gasoline two-stroke engine that is rated at 0.9 hp. This allows you to classify the unit as lightweight, professional type.
The volume of the fuel tank is 0.6 liters, which makes it possible to work up to 1 hour without a break. At the same time, the gasoline engine on the Stihl FS38 is installed quite economical and meets international standards for the environmental friendliness of toxic emissions.
Lawn mowing machine Stihl FS38, due to its technical characteristics, is intended for mowing grass on lawns up to 20 acres. She will become a reliable assistant in the creation of landscape design for a small infield.
The compact size is ideal for mowing grass in places inaccessible to a lawn mower, for example, near trees, shrubs or other landscape obstacles. With its help, you can gently trim the lawn or the edge of the flowerbed.
Thanks to its light weight of 6 kg, the Stihl FS38 is easy to operate and the operator is less tired than when working on more powerful and, therefore, heavier models.
A fishing line is used as a cutting headset, therefore it is recommended to observe safety precautions during operation.
Ergonomically shaped operator handle, making it easy to hold the trimmer in your hands without much stress. The length of the stick allows you to cover a large work area.
A protective cover prevents grass from getting onto the operator. The launch is carried out using a manual ignition system.
Basic equipment
The basic package includes:
- Circular handle;
- Engine;
- Protective cover;
- Mowing head with plastic cord;
- Instruction
Video: Stihl Fs 38 Won’t Start
Specifications
(1) No fuel, no cutting tool and protection
(2) K-factor according to RL 2006/42 / EC = 2.5 dB (A)
(3) K-coefficient according to RL 2006/42 / EC = 2 m / s²
(4) Without cutting tool
Features of use
As fuel, it is recommended to use a mixture of gasoline and engine oil, which are pre-mixed in a separate container.
However, it must be borne in mind that it is the quality of the materials used that can affect the longevity of the trimmer motor.
A ratio of 1 part oil to 50 parts gasoline must be used. The instructions provide examples for proper mixing.
It is not recommended to prepare the mixture for a long period, since it has the property of oxidizing.
Gasoline is used only vintage AI-92. Manufacturers recommend the use of gasoline that does not contain tetraethyl lead.
Since the engine of the lawn mowers is 2-stroke, it is recommended to use special motor oil from STIHL. Alternatively, you can use high-quality motor oils from other companies.
You can familiarize yourself with the features of the operation of the Stihl FS38 lawn mowers in the instructions—>.
Advantages and disadvantages
The lawn mower has several advantages that distinguish it from electricity-powered models:
- No need for external power supply. And the fuel placed in the fuel tank lasts for a longer time than the battery charge.
- You can work on the lawn mow in any weather;
- convenient to use device thanks to a well thought out design.
- It is required to prepare the fuel mixture, while observing the necessary proportions;
- If you pour low-quality gasoline, the engine will quickly fail;
- Maintenance requires thoroughness and regularity;
- Despite the desire of the manufacturer to reduce the noise of the motor, it will not be possible to completely eliminate it.
These are just the main pros and cons that can be identified in lawn mowers.
Malfunctions
The design, at first glance, is simple and not demanding, but, like any equipment with a power unit, requires regular maintenance.
If low-quality materials are used, the following malfunctions may occur:
- The motor does not start;
- The engine stalls after a short operation;
- The gearbox overheats;
- The mechanism for mowing grass is not gaining momentum;
- The bar vibrates violently;
- During engine operation, an abnormal noise is heard in the device.
Video review
Below is a video review on the launch of lawn mowers
In the next video review, the "sores" of the Stihl trimmer are indicated
Owner reviews
Sergei:“The incentive to buy a mower was the mowed-up area from the neighbors. The motor starts after pumping the first time. At the beginning, vibration was palpable, but by the end of the season was over. It copes well with grass up to 40 cm, if higher, then difficulties arise due to winding stems on the spool. We have been operating for 2 seasons and there have not been significant breakdowns so far, except for the spool, which has become a "sore" for the lawn mower. "