Part of the stihl pro range, the fsa 85 cordless grass trimmer is a popular choice for contractors and landowners wanted to work with minimal noise disturbance. Cordless power also allows the user to work cable free and without the fumes and running costs of a petrol engine.the fsa 85 is fitted with a long lasting ec brushless motor, brushless motors work with greater efficiently than brushed versions, they run quietly with minimal vibration.  stihl battery and chargers are sold separately and stihl recommend the ap 200 battery which will give the fsa 85 a run time of 30 minutes. To increase battery life and ensure the tool stays disconnected until you need it, there is a two stage system to connect the battery the 1st stage sits the battery in position so it can safely transported, the 2nd stage connects the battery ready for use.the fsa 85 comes with variable speed control which lets you adjust the trimmers power to match the cutting conditions. The battery life will also depend on the cutting speed. The trimmer has soft grip loop handle design and this is ideal for working in narrow spaces, the spacer allows you to trim around obstacles and trees without causing damage. Stihl’s autocut c 4 2 cutting head has a tough nylon line and can be fitted without the need to remove the casing. Extra nylon line is released when the cutting head is bumped on the ground. Comes with a hanging loop for storage.note battery and charger not includedrunning times with ap batteriesap 100 up to 15 minutesap 200 up to 30 minutesap 300 up to 45 minutescharge time with the al 300 standard chargerap 100 50 minutesap 200 55 minutesap 300 75 minutesspecificationpower 36v lithium rechargeable batterymotor  ec brushlesshandle type loop handleline head autocut c 4 2 nylon bump feedcutting diameter 350 mmvibration levels 1.4 0.8m s² left right1.4 1.9m s² left rightnoise levels 94dbaweight excl. Battery 2.8kgdomestic warranty 2 years domestic, 1 year commercial