String Trimmer, Corded In Stock Now

Description

Stihl FE 55. An older, but plenty powerful electric, corded, string trimmer.

Features of this item include:

• 14 in. width of cut
• "Strain relief flap" to retain the extension cord w/o unplugging itself
• An airy, well balanced 8.5 lbs!
• ~4.5 ft long
• Bump mowing head
• Takes .080 in. diameter line 

Note: this item does not come with a shoulder strap.

Also Known As: Weed Whacker

Often Used With: Extension cord; Safety Glasses

Similar To: Brush Cutter String Trimmer, Cordless; Trimmer/Edger, Electric

Intended Uses

Used for trimming grass, weeds, and hard to reach overgrowth, not saplings or thicker plants!

Special Instructions

To lengthen the nylon string (it will break and fray over time) run the trimmer just above the grass and bump the mower head on the ground. Please don't bump it on harder surfaces than dirt ground :)

Uses 0.080 inch (2mm) diameter round line. Ask librarians for extra spools if you need any

Tool Resources

Diagram

Not at this time!

Instructions

Adjusting and replacing the nylon string:

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Resources

• PDF: Instruction Manual

This tool was donated: Thank you, Franhart!