STIHL FS55 STRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER REVIEW

Genuine personal review of Stihl's FS55 brushcutter. Paid for with my own money - I have no connection with Stihl at all. Video includes fitting a 3rd-party blade kit, thereby almost certainly voiding the warranty! Plus some off-label techniques for tackling chest-high brambles.

Thanks for watching!

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00:00 - Prologue
00:09 - Intro
00:46 - Fitting a 3rd-Party Blade Kit
04:56 - First Start
05:42 - Initial Test on Nettles
06:30 - Extended Stress Test on Brambles
08:03 - Conclusion
11:09 - Channel Summary
11:48 - Outro

#HARRIS #StihlFS55 #worcestershire

[charlesachurch]

I have had two of these which have seen good service (8 -10 years). Going to buy a new one and keep the others for spares/repairs. Great little machine, not too heavy, will take a blade(I prefer the 3 blade cutter).

[philaitken]

The throttle trigger is on backwards - that's why you have less control of the throttle

[milospanic]

9:50 Turn that throttle handle by 180 degrees, than you will be able to control the throttle with your index finger. This is facing the wrong way

[vtrmcs]

Ahh, a proper youtube channel. Love finding these, always an instant sub for me. 👏

[nlgardener]

You are supposed to turn the handle by 180 degrees. This is the reason you cannot control the throttle.
Two stroke engines need to varying the speed. Otherwise they can run low on oil. There are meant to be put on high throttle so they evacuate all the exhaust fumes (together with some unburnt fuel) but get proper lubrication.
Cheers!

[JaviJaraZ]

Hello, After having the brushcutter for more than a year, how did the machine turn out for you and what advice could you give to increase its useful life?

[kayser]

Thank you
You are the best from France

[simoneita]

It's a good machine, light and powerful!

[andrewatkinson]

How are you getting on with the Stihl FS55? Looking at purchasing one for our smallholding 5acre medium/hard use will be required as a brush cutter

[Crew-MacRof]

Nice video and you have a beautiful property there With mature trees and meadows. Nice work sir

[planetpeckham]

Informative review, thanks!
Like you, I'm about to buy a 'proper' strimmer after a good few years with a cheap make which has now got to the point where getting it start takes longer than the actual job in hand...
How is the FS55 holding up? Do you ever find yourself wishing you had a slightly more powerful model?
I'm a bit unsure if the FS55 will be able to cope with the heavy vegetation I intend to use it for - although it looked pretty good going through those brambles there.
Cheers!

[mwtt]

Where did you get the kit to add the cutting blade please?

[aeasson]

I have one of these and honestly can't fault it. However I currently have only ever used the autocut line attachment which is itself a quality easy to use part.

[captainsmokey]

I believe you don't put grease there, the grease catch dart.

[hengkyl]

what do you think about the quality/power of this type: FS 55 lawn mower?

[HomeTheaterTurkey]

I have 1750m2 land. do you think its too big for that brush cutter or its fine ?

[r.t.]

Is that one with a solid shaft inside ?

[patrickpk]

they also sell a bushing / washer so you can use your old blade on the original arbor

[juicysmollett]

Great video lad, much impressed with your analysis of the Stijl.

[artego]

@harris You have handle installed 180degree wrong way... :D