Review
Reviewed by:
Anonymous
Review Date
6/4/2007
Overall Rating:
5
Reliability:
5
Performance:
5
Ease of Use:
5
Accessories:
5
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Summary:
I don't think you could buy a better trimmer. It is a runner and I have had no problems.
Strengths:
This thing is unstoppable. It is a great trimmer
Weaknesses:
None so far
Used product for
1-year
Purchased From
Arvada Rental
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Review
Reviewed by:
mike reagan
Review Date
7/6/2007
Overall Rating:
1
Reliability:
N/A
Performance:
N/A
Ease of Use:
N/A
Accessories:
N/A
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Summary:
easy to use awsome power
Strengths:
power easy to start
Weaknesses:
none
Used product for
30-Days
Purchased From
ideal lawn
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Review
Reviewed by:
Greenfingers
Review Date
7/23/2007
Overall Rating:
5
Reliability:
5
Performance:
5
Ease of Use:
4
Accessories:
5
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Summary:
Bit sceptical when purchased as bought a Honda 4stroke and wasn't impressed but it's kept up with stihls practise of producing good tools. Surprised nobodies come out with a kevlar shaft to help keep the weight down.
Strengths:
Easy starter, good fuel economy, less emissions. I give it a full minute to warm up then it gives me full power for as long as i want
Weaknesses:
only the exhaust outlet, the fs 85 that it replaced had a rear discharge exhaust, the fs90 is side discharge so have to hold the machine lower when working right to left on steep banks so i dont burn my arm or breath in the exhaust fumes
Used product for
30-Days
Purchased From
Foxs
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Review
Reviewed by:
Lee Dunn
Review Date
9/17/2007
Overall Rating:
1
Reliability:
1
Performance:
4
Ease of Use:
5
Accessories:
4
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Summary:
The reviews on this motor have been showing these problems, but I thought I would try one. My comments to Stihl---"This one needs to go back for more R&D !! Maybe mine was a fluke, but have read of others also !! I feel sure the folks at Stihl will investigate problem !! Good Luck !!
Strengths:
Sarted easy, ran quiet, felt good for about 4 hours, then "DIED"
Weaknesses:
Obviously, this is not the Stihl I know and love to operate !! Motor rattled,shook and siezed !! Mix was Shell 89 octane-Stihl Ultra oil at 50:1 ratio !!
Used product for
30-Days
Purchased From
Florys' --Bradford, Ohio
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Review
Reviewed by:
Lee Dunn
Review Date
3/25/2008
Overall Rating:
1
Reliability:
N/A
Performance:
N/A
Ease of Use:
N/A
Accessories:
N/A
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Summary:
A previous post of the FS90 Stihl problem, was found to be a missing cir-clip on piston--which allowed the motor to self-distruct. I feel sure,now, knowing Stihl's reputation this was a unfortunate assembly error. I selected to take a FS80 as a replacement.Still feel the Stihl is the best one out there !!
Strengths:
See previous post !!
Weaknesses:
See previous post !!
Used product for
Purchased From
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Review
Reviewed by:
Anonymous
Review Date
7/25/2009
Overall Rating:
5
Reliability:
5
Performance:
5
Ease of Use:
5
Accessories:
5
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Summary:
I'd get another in a heartbeat. I have put this one through the ringer and it's responded very well.
Strengths:
Easy start, reliable, fuel efficient
Weaknesses:
none
Used product for
1-year
Purchased From
Tru Value
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Review
Reviewed by:
Anonymous
Review Date
9/27/2009
Overall Rating:
5
Reliability:
5
Performance:
5
Ease of Use:
5
Accessories:
5
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Summary:
best trimmer i have ever used. Much smoother than echo and husky. very durable
Strengths:
Starting, easy to refill with line, weight, enclosed throttle trigger that doesnt catch on things and get clogged up like huskies and echos, great feel, and smooth powerband. plenty of power for most jobs.
Weaknesses:
none at all
Used product for
3+ Years
Purchased From
wolfeboro power equipment
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Review
Reviewed by:
Anonymous
Review Date
11/21/2009
Overall Rating:
5
Reliability:
4
Performance:
5
Ease of Use:
4
Accessories:
4
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Summary:
Great string Trimmer! wish I would have bought it before going through engine problems on 3 Homelites!
Strengths:
Lots or torque and power! Quieter than most and cuts good! Easy to start.
Weaknesses:
None yet. Little heavier than the Homelite.
Used product for
30-Days
Purchased From
Power Equipment
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Review
Reviewed by:
Satisfied User in MS
Review Date
4/15/2010
Overall Rating:
5
Reliability:
5
Performance:
5
Ease of Use:
5
Accessories:
5
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Summary:
Best bang for the buck out there. Don't spend the extra $$ on a FS110
Strengths:
Easy to start, pretty much idiot proof
Weaknesses:
A Sthil have weaknesses? :)
Used product for
180-Days
Purchased From
J&E Mississippi
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Review
Reviewed by:
Anonymous
Review Date
4/24/2010
Overall Rating:
5
Reliability:
5
Performance:
5
Ease of Use:
5
Accessories:
5
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Summary:
AWSOME
Strengths:
POWER WITH SMOOTHNESS, EZ START ITS JUST A AWSOME TRIMMER, CUTS THREW ANY WEEDS NO MATTER HOW THICK
Weaknesses:
NONE
Used product for
1-year
Purchased From
HOMESTEAD
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Review
Reviewed by:
Gary
Review Date
5/20/2010
Overall Rating:
5
Reliability:
5
Performance:
5
Ease of Use:
5
Accessories:
5
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Summary:
Very easy starting trimmer. Has great power. Did all my trimming with only using around 1/4 to 1/2 throttle. If you needed more power it was there by just squeezing the trigger a little more.
Very easy to refill the trim line.. Love a Stihl
Strengths:
Good power,great starts just a great trimmer
Weaknesses:
weak clasp on the shoulder strap.... Now that is digging deep for a weakness
Used product for
30-Days
Purchased From
Wyoming Marine
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Review
Reviewed by:
randall
Review Date
6/7/2010
Overall Rating:
4
Reliability:
5
Performance:
5
Ease of Use:
5
Accessories:
1
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Summary:
My first Stihl in six years. I use their chainsaw but have been struggling with a Poulan trimmer for years. I'm really happy.
Strengths:
Just ran through my first two tanks. Amazing power and the ease of start are five stars.
Weaknesses:
I broke the shoulder harness within the first ten minutes. Cheap. If you include it, make it right.
Used product for
30-Days
Purchased From
True Value
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Review
Reviewed by:
Anonymous
Review Date
6/13/2010
Overall Rating:
1
Reliability:
1
Performance:
1
Ease of Use:
5
Accessories:
5
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Summary:
I have been a fan of Stihl for 15 years, but I am now looking for an alternative brand. I have contacted Stihl about the problem with no reply.
Strengths:
I have owned a FS 44 and bought the FS90 as a replacement. It is lighter than the FS 44.
Weaknesses:
Will not run for over 20 minutes and shuts off as if I hit the kill switch. It is very annoying. I tried to take it back to the place of purchase and they will not touch it. (Crown Equipment, Farmington Missouri) They were rude when I made the purchase.
Used product for
1-year
Purchased From
Crown Equipment
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Review
Reviewed by:
Charles Talbott
Review Date
6/18/2010
Overall Rating:
5
Reliability:
5
Performance:
5
Ease of Use:
5
Accessories:
5
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Summary:
Great Trimmer, looked at Honda 4 cycle but decided to buy the FS90, more power, cost less and lighter than the Honda. The Honda is a great trimmer but I like the Stihl a little better.
Strengths:
quite, powerful, easy start, well balanced, worth the price.
Weaknesses:
none
Used product for
30-Days
Purchased From
Gatesville Drug, Gatesville Texas
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Review
Reviewed by:
Bruce
Review Date
7/1/2010
Overall Rating:
5
Reliability:
5
Performance:
5
Ease of Use:
5
Accessories:
5
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Summary:
This is an awesome piece of equipment. It has a ton of power and loves to eat brush with the metal brush knife installed.
Strengths:
Tons of power, low emissions, runs string or a brush blade without a problem.
Weaknesses:
None
Used product for
30-Days
Purchased From
Used
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Review
Reviewed by:
Bill Drake
Review Date
7/19/2010
Overall Rating:
1
Reliability:
1
Performance:
2
Ease of Use:
2
Accessories:
N/A
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Summary:
Pile of junk. Jury still out on dealer and manufacture
Strengths:
None
Weaknesses:
After six hours of operation:
Gas cap broke
Engine won't start- according to dealer needs a new carburetor
Trimmer String beaks and is hard to replace
Return to dealer two weeks ago for warranty work. Unit not ready.
Used product for
30-Days
Purchased From
Stiles O.P.E. Inc, FWB FL
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Review
Reviewed by:
erwelch
Review Date
7/26/2010
Overall Rating:
4
Reliability:
4
Performance:
5
Ease of Use:
4
Accessories:
5
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Summary:
I like the unit and the dealer is standing behind the unit and repairing the fue tank issue
Strengths:
runs and idles well
Weaknesses:
gas cap broke seems to be a design weakness
Used product for
180-Days
Purchased From
Giles Farm Equipment
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