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25-03-2021, 01:56 PM
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Can anyone recommend a lawn strimmer please? My Flymo Contour - which must be at least 11 years old has recently died!
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25-03-2021, 03:05 PM
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Re: Recommendations please

Stihl battery powered, ive had one for four years
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25-03-2021, 03:09 PM
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Stihl battery powered, ive had one for four years
Thanks. There's a Stihl FSA45 Cordless Grass Trimmer on offer for £89 - description is "Lightweight cordless grass trimmer with integrated lithium-ion battery, with charge level indicator.
Is that the same model as yours?
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25-03-2021, 03:15 PM
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No mine has the battery and charger separate, that one has the battery integrated, wasn't available when i got mine, sounds a better idea, but the whole machine will have to go to a power outlet for charging
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25-03-2021, 03:36 PM
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If the battery and/or charger needs replacing - it's easier to have one like yours - and yours is probably lighter too. Weight is obviously a factor....... as is power.

I'll see what models are available - thanks for your help.
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25-03-2021, 03:54 PM
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The other downside of an integrated battery is where is the machine stored during winter, lithium batteries don't like cold weather, my separate battery is kept in the house
 

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