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A lightweight, battery-powered trimmer, is an ideal choice for maintaining suburban yards. This trimmer cuts an 11" swath at a continuous high speed, saving time and doing more with a STIHL AK Series battery. With an AK 20 battery, the trimmer weighs just 8.6 lbs and the run time of up to 50 mins on a single charge. For comfort and convenience, this unit features an adjustable shaft to customize height to the user, an easy-to-use AutoCut® head which feeds noise-reducing line, and a bump guard to help the user trim carefully around obstacles like trees and shrubs.<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n*Run time may vary based on battery type, charge level and capacity, model, operating style and conditions<br />\n<br />\n*The FSA 57 is built in the United States with domestic and foreign components. Batteries and chargers are sourced internationally.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Lightweight Portability</strong><br />\nGreat for maneuverability and extended use.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>High Tech Polymer Housing</strong><br />\nHousings are lightweight, withstand greater impact and are corrosion-resistant.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Throttle Trigger Interlock</strong><br />\nMust be depressed before the trigger can be activated.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Hanging Loop</strong><br />\nHang your cordless trimmer securely on a wall to save space using the loop in the handle housing.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Adjustable front handle</strong><br />\nThe front handle is easily adjustable (360-degree rotation) for comfort.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Retaining Latch</strong><br />\nAll STIHL Battery powered products feature a retaining latch that is designed to prevent the unit from unintentional starts when the battery is inserted.<br />\n \n\nSpecifications:\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>POWER SOURCE Battery\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>UPC: 886661590698\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Part #: 45220115773US\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>CUTTING WIDTH 11.0 in.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>BATTERY SERIES AK Series\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>WEIGHT 5.9 lbs.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>RUN TIME (with AK 20) up to 50 mins\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>WEIGHT (w/ AK 20) 8.6 lbs.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n"