Trimmer STIHL FS 38 is certainly well known to all fans of high-quality garden equipment. People who have once experienced in practice the products of the brand rarely go to the products of other brands, because the German quality conquers entirely.
This lightweight gasoline device is quite compact, and it is ideal for cleaning the backyard area of a small area. Many private sector owners prefer this “helper” because it copes with its task perfectly and demonstrates a high level of performance.
The two-stroke engine with a capacity of 0.9 litres. Can withstand severe loads, and the AutoCut mowing head can handle even relatively high shrubs and weeds. The D-shaped handle quickly adjusts to the growth of the operator, so the new owner will be able to adapt the unit completely to himself.
Since the engine displacement is 27.2 cm 3, the Stihl FS 38 trimmer can achieve a fairly high speed. The presence of a special quick launch system eliminates the need to start the unit several times in a row because it will start working on the first attempt.
Specifications and features.
- Cutting width: 23 cm;
- Capacity of the fuel tank: 0.33 l;
- Weight: 4.1 kg;
- Rod: curved;
- Line thickness: 2 mm.
Thanks to the fuel pump manual plan, people can easily pump fuel into the carburetor. This moment is especially important in that situation when the benzosililka stood for a long time without work. Constantly adding fuel will allow you to quickly start the device even after a “long vacation”.
Considerable attention is worthy of the curved bar of the STIHL FS 38 trimmer with a rounded handle. Thanks to this design, the device can easily cope with cleaning the territory even in narrow or confined spaces.
All controls are placed on a convenient handle, so look for a long time, where and what switches is not necessary. During operation, such a moment is crucial because the operator may not be distracted and adjust the operation of the machine without unnecessary movements.
Adjusting carburetor Trimmer “Stihl FS 38”.
- First you need to stop the engine;
- Then install the mowing head;
- The next step is to check the air filter, and if the filter element is not in a proper condition. it should be replaced;
- It is necessary to turn the adjusting bolt of idling fully clockwise until it stops, and then 1.5 turns counterclockwise;
- After starting the device, you should wait until the engine warms up;
- Using the idler stop bolt, the owner must adjust the idling to immobilize the cutting tool.
Deal with all the procedures is easy; the main thing is to get serious about the matter and tune in to work. And many owners say that it is possible to independently carry out not only the setting of the carburetor but also the replacement of spare parts. Underscored schemes will be great helpers in this.
Pros and cons of the model:
- Excellent performance;
- Compactness;
- Low weight;
- Functionality;
- Endurance;
- The possibility of self-adjustment of the elements;
- Existence of the manual fuel pump;
- D-shaped handle, etc.
Naturally, the verification of the brand itself should be attributed to the list of positive points.
- The need to constantly check the level of fuel;
- Small motor potential;
- Low power;
- High cost;
- Scanty grade.
The presence of not very catastrophic deficiencies of the model does not adversely affect the popularity of the unit, because the ideal technology simply does not exist.