Summary:
I don't think you can beat Stihl products. They just work like they should.

Strengths:
This guy is consistantly at the top of Consumer Reports rattings. Its clearly built more solid than many other trimmers at this price point. The string head is much easier to work with than many others, including other model stihl's.

Weaknesses:
The trimmer head, while nice, does not hold much string. I've had to rewrap it once a season. My old Stihl with the larger head could last 2-3 years.

Summary:
I have always been impressed by the quiet, powerful, stress-free stihl product. With a company so willing to back up their product with a good manufactures warranty, I will continue to buy from stihl.

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FS-45 i personally own and from what I have used it, it is a reliable machine, it is powerful and can tear through what I give it.

Weaknesses:
The only flaw I can give a complaint about is the handle is not quite at the correct height for myself.

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