If your Stihl starts and idles but turns off when you apply the throttle, you might be dealing with old gas or dirty parts.

If they're damaged or clogged with debris, the trimmer likely won't work. Diagnosing A Gas-Powered Stihl Weed Eater If you can't get your gas-powered Stihl weed eater to start, you can use a few ...

Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased gas straight shaft string trimmers, by the end of the 4th year of ownership.

Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased gas straight shaft string trimmers, by the end of the 4th year of ownership.