STIHL FS 38 Petrol Grass Trimmer (4140 012 2365)

The STIHL FS 38 Petrol Grass Trimmer (4140 012 2365) is a lightweight 27.2cc line trimmer for tidying lawn edges, paths and garden beds. Its compact loop handle helps you guide the cutting head around obstacles and into tighter spaces, while the multi-function control handle keeps the engine controls together.

Key Features

• 27.2cc petrol engine with 0.65kW output for home garden trimming.
• Lightweight 4.1kg machine for light-duty lawn maintenance.
• Loop handle for control around trees, steps and garden edges.
• Supplied AutoCut C 6-2 line head with convenient line refilling.
• Manual fuel primer helps reduce starting pulls after longer breaks.
• Engine controls grouped on the multi-function handle.

Replacement and Optional Cutting Heads

• AutoCut C 6-2 replacement head (4006 710 2126): replacement for the supplied nylon-line head.
• DuroCut 5-2 head (4006 710 2131): optional head using two pre-cut line pieces for tougher grass trimming.
• PolyCut 6-2: approved optional head with two moving plastic blades, sold separately.

Use only the cutting-head, line or plastic-blade and guard combinations specified for the FS 38. Plastic-blade compatibility does not approve metal grass blades, brush knives, saw blades or a metal-blade fitting kit. Stop the engine and follow the manual before changing cutting equipment, cleaning or servicing.

Fuel and Starting

This is a petrol trimmer, not a battery model. Use the petrol and two-stroke oil mixture specified in the FS 38 manual. Follow the starting, refuelling, cooling and storage instructions, and use petrol equipment outdoors with suitable ventilation.

Specifications

• Model: FS 38.
• Part number: 4140 012 2365.
• SKU / MPN: 41400122365.
• Previous part number: 41400122350.
• Engine displacement: 27.2cm³.
• Power output: 0.65kW.
• Listed weight without fuel: 4.1kg.
• Cutting circle: 380mm.
• Standard cutting attachment: AutoCut C 6-2.
• Fuel tank capacity: 0.33L.
• Length without cutting tool: 147cm.
• Sound pressure level: 94dB(A).
• Sound power level: 105dB(A).

Noise figures depend on the specified test setup. Follow the manual for protective equipment, exposure guidance, operating distances and safe operation.

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