NEW REDUCED-WEIGHT TRIMMER IS NEWEST ADDITION TO STIHL 4-MIX® LINE
STIHL FS 100 RX Fuses Power and Performance In Lighter, Comfortable Design

Date: February 2005
Release Date: IMMEDIATELY

Press Contacts:
Anita Gambill (757) 486-9151 or
Terry Kelley (757) 340-7425
All other inquiries:
STIHL Incorporated
(757) 486-9100

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. The STIHL FS 100 RX trimmer boasts one of the best power-to-weight ratios in its class with the patented STIHL 4-MIX® engine and a new reduced-weight design. Featuring reduced vibration and weighing 1.2 pounds less than its FS 110 RX predecessor, the FS 100 RX helps keep landscape professionals working longer and reduces downtime associated with operator fatigue.

Equipped with a reduced-weight drive shaft and compact gearbox, this ultra-lightweight trimmer lightens the load of challenging trimming jobs. The FS 100 RX can be used with AUTOCUT®, FixCut™ or STIHL PolyCut™ cutting heads for trimming large areas.

STIHL 4-MIX technology provides fast acceleration, more power, added torque and increased fuel efficiency to complete trimming work smoothly and quickly. The STIHL 4-MIX engine offers landscape professionals the benefits of 2-stroke and 4-stroke technologies combined, while meeting low emissions requirements.

FS 100 RX SPECIFICATIONS

Model	Engine	Power	Weight (w/o cutting attachment & deflector)	Fuel Tank Capacity
FS 100 RX	31.4 cc (1.9 cu. in.)	1.0 kW (1.3 bhp)	4.7 kg (10.4 lbs.)	530 cc (18 oz.)

About STIHL Inc.
STIHL Inc. manufactures the world’s largest selling brand of chain saws and produces a full line of powerful, lightweight, and versatile handheld outdoor power equipment for homeowners and professional users. STIHL products are sold through servicing power equipment retailers from coast to coast— not mass merchants. For more information or for the name of the closest STIHL retailer call toll free 1-800-GO STIHL (1-800-467-8445) or visit the STIHL Web site at www.stihlusa.com.

For information on job opportunities with STIHL Inc., please go to www.stihlcareers.com. STIHL is an EEO and drug-free work environment.

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