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Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

FSA 400 Battery Clearing Saw AP System

FSA 400 Skin Only
FSA 400 Skin Only
FSA 400 Skin Only
FSA 400 Skin Only
FSA 400 Skin Only
FSA 400 Skin Only
FSA 400 Skin Only
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  • Individual tool without battery and without charger
  • Very powerful battery clearing saw for professionals
  • Can be used with a range of cutting tools
    • Available to buy from STIHL Approved Dealers
    Only available from your local STIHL Approved Dealer

    Technical details

    Rated voltage36 V
    Power consumption2.60 kW
    Power2 kW 1)
    Cordless power systemAP
    Recommended batteryAP 500 S
    1)Mechanical power as comparative value to petrol appliance

    Features

    The pictures shown are sample photos. The actual appearance of the equipment features and their specific attachment to the product may differ from the pictorial representations, but will have the same functionality.

    EFFORTLESS MOWING OF LARGE AREAS. The ergonomic bike handle helps you mow large areas quickly and effortlessly, as this handle supports a natural brushcutter movement. The bike handle is easy to adjust and secure.
    ERGONOMIC BIKE HANDLE
    Intense vibration at the handles of power tools can lead to longer-term effects of blood vessels in the hands and arms. STIHL have therefore developed an effective anti-vibration system where by the oscillations from the machines engine are dampened which significantly reduces vibrations at the handles.
    STIHL ANTI-VIBRATION SYSTEM
    EASY ADJUSTMENT OF POWER TOOL PERFORMANCE. Quickly and conveniently adjust the speed of your power tool to the respective work situation. Doing so reduces energy consumption at low speeds, and in this way extends the battery runtime. The practical control handle with speed control allows you to make the relevant adjustment without having to change your grip or pause work.
    SINGLE-HANDED MULTI-FUNCTION HANDLE WITH SPEED CON
    OPTIMAL ENGINE COOLING. The air filter with fine metal mesh cleans the air and in this way ensures optimum engine cooling. As it is itself easy to clean, it also offers a long service life.
    METAL MESH AIR FILTER
    FOR GOOD PLANNABILITY. At the push of a button, the LED charge-level indicator will inform you at any time about your battery’s remaining capacity. This allows you to efficiently plan working hours and charge the battery in good time.
    LED CHARGE-LEVEL INDICATOR
    COMPATIBLE WITH THE SMART CONNECTOR 2A. You can mount a Smart Connector 2 A in the housing of the power tool at the dedicated position. Once installed, this connects to the control unit and transmits valuable power tool data to your smartphone or tablet that is within range. You can use the STIHL connected App and the STIHL connected Portal to view the STIHL connected gathered data and benefit from additional functions. Smart Connector 2 A sold seperately.
    ENERGY MANAGEMENT
    COMFORTABLE WORK. To make your work easier and improve ergonomics, you can attach a harness to this STIHL power tool. You can use a special eyelet to do so.
    EYELET FOR CARRYING STRAP
    SPLASHWATER PROTECTION. The IPX protection classes define the moisture protection of electrical or electronic devices. The moisture protection test is defined in different stages. IPX4 certifies protection against splashwater from all sides. Battery-powered tools with this certification are therefore designed for daily use, even in rainy conditions.
    IPX4 CERTIFIED
    When using other brands of battery tools, the performance can sometimes decrease during work as the battery discharges. This isn't the case with STIHL battery-powered tools. Thanks to the intelligent electronics, your tool will work with consistently high power across the entire battery charge, until there is no energy left in the battery.
    CONSTANT POWER

    Very high-performance and efficient for professional mowing work

    The STIHL FSA 400 is the first battery-powered clearing saw from STIHL. Designed for professionals working in landscaping and grounds maintenance, it has power output that is comparable to the FS 411 C-EM petrol clearing saw, and is best suited to clearing tough grass, shredding plant growth and felling small trees. The FSA 400 is battery powered – meaning it has low noise emissions, making it ideal for use in noise sensitive areas too. 

    Fitted with a bike handle for comfortable working when taking on clearing jobs. The folding clamp makes it quick and easy to adjust the bike handle to the ergonomic position that suits you. The FSA 400 has a powerful EC motor and speed-adjustment on the control handle, which can be set at 3 different speed levels depending on the type of work you are doing. Automatic RPM adjustment helps with energy efficient work – the RPM increases to 6,900 when it is used with a BrushCut or PolyCut mowing head and reduces to 5,000 when used with the AutoCut head. 

    The STIHL anti-vibration system reduces vibrations on the STIHL FSA 400, protecting your muscles and joints during use. The air filter on the housing ensures that the engine is kept cool during work, improving the service life of the clearing saw. It’s easy to remove and clean too. The FSA 400 comes supplied with a ADVANCE PLUS universal harness.

    The FSA 400 comes with fitted with the AutoCut 46-2 mowing head as standard but it can be fitted with a variety of other STIHL mowing heads, including:

    • TrimCut 42-2 mowing head (manual adjustment)
    • DuroCut 40-4 high-performance mowing head
    • PolyCut 48-2 polymer blade mowing head

    Plus, you can fit the FSA 400 with metal cutting blades too, including:

    • GrassCut grass-cutting blade
    • BrushCut brush knife
    • ShredCut shredder blade
    • WoodCut circular saw blade 

    The FSA 400 is IPX4 certified, meaning it can be used in all weather conditions. Durable components such as the sturdy battery casing design, stainless steel filter and large 28mm diameter aluminium shaft help cement this tool as the ideal choice for professionals. It also has a mounting point for the STIHL Smart Connector 2 A on the power tool housing.

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