Stihl FS 56 C-E Petrol Strimmer / Brushcutter
New generation, light-weight petrol brushcutter with straight shaft, bike handle and ErgoStart. Modern appearance, convenient operation and very simple starting procedure are the highlights of the new generation STIHL grass trimmer range. The number of steps needed to start the machine has been drastically reduced. The frustration of a flooded engine is virtually eliminated. New 2-stroke engine with stratified charge allows fast acceleration, low emissions, reduced fuel consumption. Comes standard with fully adjustable bike handle and AutoCut line head.
Standard cutting tool AutoCut C 25-2
Standard features

Reduced-emission engine technology
2-stroke engine with stratified charge. A fuel-free layer of air is created between the burned charge in the combustion chamber and the fresh charge in the crankcase, reducing the amount of fuel lost during the charge cycle. This results in more power with a lower weight, up to 20% lower fuel consumption than regular 2-stroke engines and significantly reduced exhaust emissions.

Manual fuel pump (Purger)
A small fuel pump delivers fuel to the carburettor at the touch of a button. This reduces the number of starting strokes required following extended breaks in operations.

STIHL ErgoStart (E)
STIHL ErgoStart cuts the effort required to start the tool by half, while the starter cord can be pulled at just one third of the normal force. A coil spring between the starter cord and the crankshaft smoothes out force peaks, making them virtually undetectable through the cord itself.

Simplified starting system
Simply set the choke, pump the fuel primer, pull the starter cord and away you go! The running machine then switches off after a brief press of the stop button. Once the machine is at a standstill, the ignition activates again automatically. Thus the ignition is always ready for starting.

Bike handle
When used in conjunction with a harness, the bike handle enables a smooth mowing action. The bike handle allows the machine to be easily guided, making it ideal for working on large areas and thus reducing fatigue.

Basic harness
For use with loop handle machines.
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Our professional and helpful, friendly staff, fully trained by the manufacturers direct, are always at hand to help give their expert advise on your requirements - by telephone or email or direct visits. These services are backed by our ability to service, maintain and supply all your required equipment and spare parts direct to you, either direct through our online store or from our location in Shropshire. All of our products whether complete units or spares carry the manufacturer's warranty and are backed by years of experience.
Shipping
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- Small and Medium Sized Machines, Accessories and Fast Moving Parts
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Power output hp | 1.1 |
Fuel | Petrol |
Manufacture | Stihl |
Model | FS 56 C-E |
Model Part Number | 4144 200 0196 |
Total length cm 4 | 170 |
Cutting diameter mm | 420 |
Weight Kg | 5.2 |
Warranty | 2 Years |
Standard cutting tool | AutoCut C 25-2 |