STIHL HSA 40 50cm Hedge Trimmer Skin (HA08 011 3520)

The STIHL HSA 40 50cm Battery Hedge Trimmer Skin (HA08 011 3520) is a lightweight cordless option for shaping hedges and trimming shrubs around the home. Its compact design, balanced handling and 50cm double-sided blade help you keep garden hedges tidy without a trailing power lead.

Skin Only: Battery and Charger Sold Separately

This listing is for the HSA 40 tool only, without a battery or charger. It uses a STIHL AS 2 battery in the STIHL AS System, not ALLPRO/AP or AK batteries. Already own a compatible AS 2 battery and charger? This skin lets you add the hedge trimmer to your setup.

Prefer a Complete Kit?

See the STIHL HSA 40 kit, HA08 011 3553, which includes two AS 2 batteries and an AL 1 charger. This skin-only listing does not include those items.

Optional 50cm Catcher Plate

Add the STIHL 50cm catcher plate, 4859 740 3300 (48597403300), to collect cuttings on the blade and move them clear of the hedge. Its fitment list includes the HSA 40. Optional accessory, sold separately. Choose the 50cm plate, not the 600mm or 750mm versions.

Key Features

• 50cm / 20-inch blade for routine hedge and shrub maintenance.
• Laser-cut, diamond-ground and hardened blades for clean cutting.
• Lightweight 2.1kg tool weight without battery.
• Quiet cordless operation for residential garden use.
• Two-hand control with switches on the loop and rear handles, suitable for right- and left-handed users.
• Soft-grip surfaces support comfortable handling in different cutting positions.
• Screw-on tip protector helps protect the blade near walls and the ground.
• LED charge-level indication helps you plan battery changes.
• Integrated carrying ring for compact storage.
• Blade scabbard protects the cutting blade during transport and storage.

Specifications

• Model: HSA 40
• Part number: HA08 011 3520
• SKU / MPN: HA080113520
• Cordless power system: STIHL AS System
• Recommended battery: AS 2, sold separately
• Rated voltage: 10V
• Power consumption: 0.23kW
• Power output: 0.14kW
• Stroke rate: 2,800 strokes per minute
• Tool weight without battery: 2.1kg
• Cutting length: 50cm / 20 inches
• Tooth spacing: 24mm
• Tool length with blade: 94cm
• Sound pressure level: 82dB(A)
• Sound power level: 90dB(A)
• Vibration, left / right: 1.9 / 1.4m/s²

Battery Runtime

Allow up to 40 minutes per AS 2 battery under the stated conditions, consistent with the existing specification list. Battery is not included. Actual runtime varies with hedge growth, cutting load, blade condition and battery condition. A second battery can be purchased separately for swapping when needed; charging time affects how long you can continue working.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this include a battery and charger?
No. This is the skin-only version. Choose the linked kit if you need batteries and a charger.

Which battery does it use?
The STIHL AS 2 battery. It does not use ALLPRO/AP or AK batteries.

Is the catcher plate included?
No. The compatible 50cm catcher plate is sold separately.

Safety and Use

Use both hands on the controls and keep people and pets clear of the cutting area. Follow the operating manual for required protective equipment, safe use and maintenance. Keep the blade scabbard fitted for transport and storage. Tooth spacing is not a maximum branch-cutting capacity.

Watch It Work