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Serial number ?
« on: December 19, 2016, 03:43:16 pm »
I'm needing to buy some parts for my Stihl chainsaw. When looking up parts the serial numbers always start with "X". I have a nine digit serial number but no X or any letter preceding the number. For example ad says saws after X25809074 & my number is 2388xxxxx. Would my saw be after the saw number in the ad?

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Re: Serial number ?
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2016, 04:39:04 pm »
yes it would. the first number in stihls serial numbers only indicate where the saw was built. your saw was built in Virginia beach.
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Re: Serial number ?
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2016, 04:55:58 pm »
Thanks.

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Re: Serial number ?
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2016, 09:51:46 am »
Stihl serial numbers

140106838
264556052


Serial Numbers

The 1 at the beginning of the serial number indicates the unit was
manufactured in Germany

A 2 would indicate the unit was manufactured in the United States

A 3 represents Brazil

An 8 represents China

SG 20 hand operated sprayers start with a 9

The IPL may start a serial number reference with an “X” meaning to
disregard the first number.

Sometimes when looking up parts for an older unit, such as this 028 chain saw, a serial number will be referenced. If the reference starts with an X this means to disregard the first number of the serial number where it is stamped on the unit.


There may be a small “x” or a star stamped next to the serial number. These symbols indicate that the crankcase passed a vacuum/pressure test or some other inspection during the assembly process of the unit.
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