Just Bought a New FS 45

[Fish]

Yes, as I said, the fs36 series were made by IDC {fs36,40,44}.

The old fs-80 was one great trimmer, similar to the shindaiwa t-25, made much
better than its modern counterpart.

 

[bvaught]

I got a chance to use the FS-45 this weekend. It really vibrates a ton, but overall it did a good job. I hope it lasts a while, I wish I would have known it was a rebadged Ryobi, they had those on sale at northern tool for $49, I hate it when big corporations screw customers to make a buck.

 

[Cut4fun]

Dont worry BV with your Ryobi. Someday you will move up to the Poulan lol. I thought it was funny when I first seen your post because you buy the MS440 saw(which I'd give a gonad for) and dont check into it deeper before you bought the little ryobi weedeater. Lesson learned eh.

 

[bvaught]

Dont worry BV with your Ryobi. Someday you will move up to the Poulan lol. I thought it was funny when I first seen your post because you buy the MS440 saw(which I'd give a gonad for) and dont check into it deeper before you bought the little ryobi weedeater. Lesson learned eh.

Touche' Yeah, I needed a weedeater and figured I would be served well to buy the "homeowner" line of stihl. But I just got screwed. If it helps I do feel like an idiot.

 

[AirplaneAnthony]

I got a FS 75 for $5 in a yard sale. Guy said it did not run. New fuel lines and cleanup and she started on the third pull. Has been going strong for me for 4 years now. If it ever dies I will go with one of the new 4-mix trimmers.

 

[stihltech]

Ryobi?

Since when is the CURRENT 45,55 series of trimmer made by Ryobi? The old 36,44 may have been, but you will have to prove the current model is.
I run a 55 myself, and find it to be all I need.

 

[bvaught]

Since when is the CURRENT 45,55 series of trimmer made by Ryobi? The old 36,44 may have been, but you will have to prove the current model is.
I run a 55 myself, and find it to be all I need.

Im feeling better already.

 

[1Alpha1]

My FS-44 is an older model.....perhaps at least 7-8 yrs. old. It is a RYOBI, but as I mentioned earlier......it's a runner.

 

[Mr_Brushcutter]

I used to run the FS85, I liked it, decent machine but my husky 323L feels lighter for some reason. might just be me, but I like the husky better.

Husky 323 is probally the best little trimmer around. Got the power to do big stuff but still light enough to use without a harness. If you can get a streight shaft one its even better (323R). Still a fan of the bigger STIHL trimmers FS450 is a beast although like the Husky 345Rx more.

 

[12guns]

Fs 80

I've used the heck out of my FS-80 for about 6 years now. Great trimmer. to confirm, it is a cable shaft, but straight and strong...(no comment). When I was younger and did not know better, i put a saw blade attachment on it and cut through several 3-4" privot hedge trunks...not the smartest, but hey, still running strong. I've also opened up the muffler considerably, and I must say, it's a screamer.

 

[SawTroll]

Since when is the CURRENT 45,55 series of trimmer made by Ryobi? The old 36,44 may have been, but you will have to prove the current model is.
I run a 55 myself, and find it to be all I need.

Sorry, I just reread the source of my "Ryobi" statement, and found that it was about the older models (FS36 etc).
The FS38 is still vibrating badly though, regardless who made it.

 

[bvaught]

Dont worry BV with your Ryobi. Someday you will move up to the Poulan lol. I thought it was funny when I first seen your post because you buy the MS440 saw(which I'd give a gonad for) and dont check into it deeper before you bought the little ryobi weedeater. Lesson learned eh.

My Equipment List:

Honda Harmony Push Lawnmower
Stihl MS 440 Magnum
Stihl FS 45 Weed Whacker
2 Fully Functioning Gonads - Performance Tested on a Strippers Back Just Last Weekend, Shot All the Way to Her Ear!!!

 

[Fish]

Now that post won't last too long.
Those South Carolina mammary bars must be pretty wild.