Stihl FS46 Trimmer

[BigCTM]

I have a Stihl FS46 trimmer that is a little over 2 years old and I am honestly ready to throw the thing in the garbage. For months, the bump head on the trimmer has been driving me crazy. I have to stop and rewind the thing 5-6 times every time I trim and I have a small lot. I know I am winding it up correctly. Heck, I even took it to the Stihl dealer and let them wind it once. It did not matter...Still gets stuck all the time.

My solution...Get a new Stihl head and try it out. I bought the Stihl AutoCut 5-2 EasySpool trimmer head and it stopped bumping almost immediately. I used it for 3 minutes and it would not bump anymore. Returned it today!

At this point, I am looking to getting a Shindaiwa or Makita. I mainly want a trimmer that is easy to use for a homeowner. Thanks for any suggestions.

[RRS]

Shindaiwa T230 That's the trimmer for you.

[crclawn]

I have a Husky 123l and it by far has the easiest head I have ever used. Simple to reload and bumps/feeds without any problems. Get a Husky and you won't regret it.

[MASTERMOWER]

Seem you have bad luck with Stihls. All Ive used for the past 6 years is Stihls and Ive had no problem with them what-so-ever. I stand 100% behind Stihls.

[MortNuke]

Stihl is not the problem...

[BigCTM]

If Stihl isn't the problem, then why can't any of my local dealers fix the problem! I have taken it to 3 different ones and none of them can fix it. Maybe I just got a dud but Stihl is the problem in this case. It's the last Stihl I will ever own!

[RatherbeBassin']

Shindaiwa T230 That's the trimmer for you.

Amen! I have a T230X (limited edition blue #) that is 7 years old.

[jrservices]

Husqvarna is the one you want. Easy to reload heads & light & powerful. Great trimmers.

[micquai]

I have a Stihl FS 76. Used it for 10 years with poly cut heads bump heads and blades and it always worked good, but I don't have anything to compare it to.

[buster57]

What are you trying to do with your equipment?

I have used my Stihl FS 250 very hard for 2-3 years with a different operator most of the times. This means that anyone of my guys picks up the machine and is able to make it work.
I have used every head available and did go through two bump heads.
Now all my guys use the standard bump heads until the job is done.
All I have had to do is buy the backpack harness since some of the jobs take a long time and it is more comfortable for the guys.
I do not know what your use is or what your expectation was , but there is nothing wrong with Stihl. This is all I use for smaller stuff.

[BigCTM]

I have looked into a replacement for the Stihl FS46 and really like this one by Robin Outdoor Power Equipment. Does anyone know anything about Robin? I think they make Makitas also but that's about it. Thanks for any feedback. The new Husky 125L looks good also (replacment for the 123L).

[shade]

Are you using high quality trimmer line. I used some cheap stuff once and never will again. The cheap stuff will pull down inside itself and "weld" together. Tried some that was 4-sided for a more agressive cut. Nope, did n't like it either. I use the Stihl brand .080 and like it the best. Maybe someone else will give a preferance.