Stihl’s entry-level strimmer, the powerful but lightweight FS40, is the perfect tool for post-mowing tidying; fence-line maintenance; & lawn-edging. Driving it is a high-performance 27.2cc two-stroke power-unit, which has been equipped with a capacious 0.33-litre fuel-tank for a reduction in the frequency of refuelling-stops. The engine is rated at 0.9hp & features an electronic ignition for consistently reliable starting. The German-designed Stihl FS40 Grass Trimmer comes with a nylon-line head, which incorporates a ‘ Tap ‘n’ Go’ mechanism – there’s no need to attend directly to the cutter-head when the cord has become worn. For heavier-duty applications, a three-bladed Poly Cut brushcutting-head can be fitted. This easy-handling model is ultra-lightweight (only 4.1kg) & features Stihl’s usual high-specification ergonomics, so it couldn’t be more comfortable to work with.