Description
FS 38 petrol brushcutter: Garden care made easy.
As the lightest brushcutter from STIHL, the FS 38 is the ideal entry-level power tool for garden owners. The lightweight 4.2 kg brushcutter is perfect for trimming lawn edges and cutting small lawns. This compact and manoeuvrable grass trimmer removes grass and weeds reliably, even on paths and steps. The one-hand multi-function handle makes operation easy, as all of the engine controls can be accessed with one hand. The STIHL FS 38 petrol brushcutter has a loop handle which enables precise guidance with the other hand. Other advantages of this petrol-driven lawn trimmer include the STIHL 2-MIX engine, which combines high performance with economical fuel consumption.
If you are planning to work in your garden for longer periods, we recommend using the basic harness, which is available as an accessory. This significantly increases comfort during long periods of use and also protects your muscles and joints. The model can also be retrofitted with STIHL ErgoStart or STIHL ElastoStart. Both systems make it easy to start the machine and reduce the amount of force required to do so.
Technical Details:
Displacement 27.2 cm³
Power 0.80 kW
Device weight without refuelling 4.1 kg 1)
Cutting circle diameter 380 mm
Tank capacity 0.330 l
Tank capacity 330 cm³
Device length without cutting tool 147
Sound pressure level 94 dB(A) 2)
Sound pressure level 97 dB(A) 2)
Sound power level 105 dB(A) 2)
Sound power level 106 dB(A) 2)
Vibration value on the left in right-handed operation 9.5 m/s² 3)
Vibration value on the left in right-handed operation 9.5 m/s² 3)
Vibration value on the right in right-handed operation 8 m/s² 3)
Vibration value on the right in right-handed operation 8 m/s² 3)
Features:
Single-Handed Multifunction Handle: For comfortable operation. Thanks to the single-handed multi-function handle, you can control your power tool easily and reliably with one hand. Because all relevant control elements are integrated in the handle, it can be operated by both right-handed and left-handed users.
Loop Handle: For more freedom of movement in narrow spaces. The loop handle is a great advantage in narrow spaces, such as when clearing between bushes, shrubs or park benches. The practical handle position allows you to move your power tool freely and to guide it easily and precisely, even in confined spaces.





