Have had mine since 2018. I only use Stihl's premix 50:1 fuel. Never an issue besides replacing the line. Runs great! Great review!
@artillerylife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and I actually use STIHL’s 50:1 now as well!!! Thank you for sharing
@mikecanniff3873
Жыл бұрын
I had the FS40 for 12 years! Same machine, motor ,length everything, as FS38. Different kill switch, choke is only difference, and,the FS 38 is made in China! The others are American made,with the exceptions for a couple battery trimmers. Don't forget to grease the head gear,take the line head assembly off,and the trim guard, then the bolt that's left,remove to grease. Stihl sells small tunes of grease for this,or Amazon has grease pins,I have pins for chainsaws too. I love mine,always starts, every season.
@artillerylife
Жыл бұрын
Good input!!!! I should have put some maintenance tips on here but I can always make another video for that!!! Thank you for sharing
@harrothepilot
4 ай бұрын
I use a FS55 and also a BG86 blower, love using both of them. I also have an old BG75 blower circa 1999 or 2000. It's always run on ethanol free/sthil oil at 50:1, and has had a merciless hard life. Even in 2024, it's a 1-2 pull start machine. It's had normal routine servicing, but that's it, no major work. Love Sthil.
@Slowrex123
7 ай бұрын
I’ve had my FS45 for 17 yrs . I’ve never had any issue with it. All I do is replace the line. I don’t even drain the fuel during winter. Never takes any more than 1 or 2 pulls to start. But I think our fuel in Australia is much better quality than the USA
@alfyr.e.meyerakaa.r.e.m.4434
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your demonstration and review. It was because you're military that convinced me to finally get gas. If we can't trust our servicemen/women, there's no one left to trust. Dragging a chord around a 1.25-acre property sucks... especially around the pool and the chord get into the water.
@konnieblaze2116
4 ай бұрын
My dad, who came to America in 1966 from Germany, always called it "steel"
@artillerylife
3 ай бұрын
Well I have a German background….maybe that’s why 😂
@SgtStanton
2 ай бұрын
I just got 2 of these not running for free, and I got them both running, I live stihl so I was stoked when someone offered them to me
@TiptronicSS
11 ай бұрын
Very thorough review, thanks
@daveengstrom9250
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. The problem I have with GAS products is they can be so damn hard to start. There have been times I have pulled the cord 50 times and just quit. The electrics are wimpy, yes, but they start with the pull of a trigger.
@reileymitchelmore1004
11 ай бұрын
I got one just like this and I didn't need to do that with all I had to do put chalk up a overcup ties and shut the choke and she run perfect for me
@SGT_Reid
Жыл бұрын
Can I guess your rank off this video? Let’s see. Did the service member demonstrate sufficient knowledge on the subject matter that they presented? Yes, service member not only thoroughly explained their subject matter expertise on the topic by explaining the specifications of the equipment and safety precautions but also by giving a visual demonstration. If I had to guess your rank, based off this video alone, I would say you were an E-6 promotable or an E-7. Either way as a mechanic and a prior trainer at BN at Fort Bragg, NC you did a heck of a job. The information was presented clear enough that someone that’s never seen one before could operate it off this video alone in my opinion. Keep up the good work!
@artillerylife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you again!!!! And your guess is good. Currently an E7
@SGT_Reid
Жыл бұрын
@@artillerylife You’re welcome brother! And thank you for the content! After watching the Stihl video, I first thought he has to be an E-6(P) or higher. Then after watching the generator video(I won’t say what it was) but I started leaning more towards E-7 after one of your comments. So if you know, you know😂 Be blessed.
@davido662006
2 ай бұрын
This will be my first band new weed trimmer I usually get from a pawn shop
@CowboyAxe
Жыл бұрын
I have an FS 38 since 2005 lots of hard use, I have an acre yard.
@artillerylife
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input!!!
@markyakubovsky3380
5 ай бұрын
Great review video man- Love my little FS38 especially after I adjusted the carb. Don't forget there is a throttle open lever on the bottom side of the trigger- flip that baby up and it holds the trigger at half throttle till you squeeze the throttle to release it.. Thx again!!
@artillerylife
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@drmoynihan
4 ай бұрын
Thank you. Just arrived at our overgrown beach cabin & 38yr son's used/from a friend (starts right up) and I figure this 72yr (experienced with tools & chainsaw) better go to YT.
@artillerylife
3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@arian_the_gangster3892
10 ай бұрын
Shaking is not my problem when using this weedeater, my problem is stones flying on my arm so I have to use gloves
@codyhughes5520
3 ай бұрын
Can we get a gas/oil mix video as well as how to clean the carb
@deusvult8808
Ай бұрын
Here in southern Europe we read it as "shtil"
@glenculp5236
Жыл бұрын
After owning an FS38 for about six years I think I know why the model # starts with F & S. 🤬🤬Those letters signify words you will likely use quite a lot if you have one. Been hard to start almost from day one. My bad I should have returned it. Also should have at least used ethanol free gas if not True fuel. Oh well live& learn. Going battery powered now. Lots of choices out there. I Welcome any advice on the battery powered side.
@davidspearie6921
3 ай бұрын
Nice review, but despise the term "Weedeater". Stihl sells weed-grass trimmers. Weedeater is a brand name.
@artillerylife
3 ай бұрын
lol sorry. It’s the name I grew up on 😂
@Rose-wx2ct
Жыл бұрын
I hate this trimner...it is way to short..im 174 and i have to bend to work w it
@artillerylife
Жыл бұрын
Good point out. Taller people may not like it
@khethelondlazi7708
8 ай бұрын
I am buying one. south Africa
@dirk_v
7 ай бұрын
Don't. I did and regret it. The head really sucks. Total rubbish. I tried after market heads and eventually settled for the head with the solid nylon blades. But now it is not a line trimmer anymore. The bladed system is not working against solid walls (Brick or concrete, like basically all houses in South Africa have. Remember, it is SA.😮). The aluminium head (disc) with the pre-cut nylon strings works but it is also not ideal.
@Jan-gf7lh
Жыл бұрын
P r o m o s m 🎶
@MohinderSingh-gm9ew
29 күн бұрын
pronounced sh-til
@xenomorph7299
10 ай бұрын
Its STEEL. It says this on their website how to pronounce it just so you all know.
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