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Grass trimmers, brushcutters & clearing saws

FS 491 Petrol Clearing Saw

FS 491 C-EM Petrol Clearing Saw
£1,314.00
Prices include 20% VAT.
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  • Powerful petrol brush cutter for extensive, large-area mowing work
  • For professional users such as landscape gardeners or building yards
  • Maximum robustness and long service life with low weight

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    Technical details

    Displacement51.6 cm³
    Power2.40 kW
    Engine power3.30 HP
    CO2828 g/kWh
    Device weight without refuelling9.2 kg 1)
    1)without cutting tool and protection

    Features

    The pictures shown are sample photos. The actual appearance of the equipment features and their specific attachment to the product may differ from the pictorial representations, but will have the same functionality.

    INNOVATIVE ERGONOMICS. Thanks to the innovative design, you can work more ergonomically with ADVANCE Grip handle elements than with comparable brushcutter handles from STIHL. In addition to the shape, the side-mounted locking lever in particular supports intuitive operation. This gives you more options for adjusting your hand position depending on the work assignment.
    ADVANCE GRIP HANDLE
    RELIABLE WORK WITH THE BEST PERFORMANCE. With STIHL M-Tronic, you’ll have the best performance from your work tool from the outset. Fully electronic engine management regulates the ignition timing and fuel metering in all work situations, taking into account external conditions such as temperature, altitude and fuel quality.
    STIHL M-TRONIC
    EFFORTLESS WORKING ON LARGE AREAS. The ergonomic bike handle helps you work on large areas quickly and effortlessly, as this handle supports a natural brushcutter movement. The bike handle is easy to adjust and secure.
    BIKE HANDLE
    ADJUST THE BIKE HANDLE INDIVIDUALLY. You can individually adjust the ergonomic bike handle using the central clamping device. Thanks to the tool-free handle adjustment, you do not need any tools for this. The bike handle can be rotated 90 degrees for transport and space-saving storage.
    TOOL-FREE HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
    RESTART WORK QUICKLY. With the stop button, you can switch off your power tool quickly and easily for a short break, for example. As the button springs back to its original position after actuation, the engine is immediately ready to start again. This provides more comfort after breaks and increases your work efficiency.
    STOP BUTTON
    EASY CONVERSION THANKS TO SLIDERS. You can easily adapt your work tool to the different conditions of the seasons. A slider allows you to easily switch between summer and winter operation. The winter setting ensures that the air filter and carburettor do not ice up.
    WINTER SETTING SLIDE CONTROL
    FOR MORE COMFORT WHEN SAWING. The new 25° gear angle is optimised for sawing with short-shaft clearing saws. It means you can comfortably saw thinner logs, for example in young stock maintenance.
    25° gear angle
    FOR LONGER WORKING INTERVALS. The large fuel tank allows you to work longer without having to refuel. Thanks to its transparent material, you can check the fill level of your tank quickly and easily. The filler cap is firmly attached so that you cannot lose it.
    LARGE FUEL TANK
    ENSURES LONG CHANGEOVER INTERVALS. Thanks to its long service life, you rarely need to change the easily accessible filter. This saves resources and reduces maintenance effort.
    LONG AIR FILTER SERVICE LIFE

    FS 491 C-EM Petrol Clearing Saw: Powerful clearing saw for professional landscape maintenance

    Powerful 2.4 kW brush cutter for professional landscape maintenance applications. Large cutting diameter and optimised gear ratio. Improved mowing performance. With a brand new grip handle for improved ergonomics over long working periods. Technically enhanced gearbox includes updates to the sealing system, main bearing and lubricant circulation - meaning increased robustness and a long service life. New deflector design makes storage easier and increases visibility of the cutting attachment whilst working. Reduced vibration levels during partial load operation. With STIHL 4-point anti-vibration system, STIHL ErgoStart, multi-function handle, two-hand handle, tool-free handle adjustment, 2-MIX motor, STIHL M-Tronic, simple start logic, stop button. High mowing performance thanks to the large mowing circle. Low vibration level. Easy to start. Low fuel consumption. Ideal for large-scale clearing of tough grass, brush, small trees and bushes.

    Supplied with ADVANCE universal harness and BrushCut 300-3 metal blade.

    Don’t forget to check your work area for wildlife before starting to use your tool. In particular, you should check for nesting birds before trimming hedges, as well as checking for other small animals such as hedgehogs before trimming long grass.

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