The first number on the older saws is the last number of the year. Here is an example 510263. That serial would make this saw a 1985 or 95 year model depending on the color of the top of the saw made in the tenth week of the year.
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I wrote to STIHL Customer Service from their Web Site, and gave them my serial number. They came right back with the Date of Manufacture based on the serial number etched on the engine. I purchased the BR600 on 5/17/07, and the engine was manufactured on 2/27/02.
- Has received at least one report of a fire associated with a worn-out ignition ground wire. The recalled saws were sold nationally through Stihl servicing dealers for about $400 to $450 each. The recalled model 029 saws have serial numbers 226585676 and above, and the recalled model 039 saws have serial numbers 227236569 and above.
- The Superior Drill Company named lived on for many years following the merger that created Oliver, in the. Backyard Boss Review of Stihl's MS290. Review Reviewed by: Anonymous Review Date 8/4/2007.
At least I know the unit was not standing around in a warehouse somewhere for a long time. Certainly, it takes time to move the engine to the BR600 assembly line, assemble it, then ship it to the various interim locations before it went to the dealer. Thanks for your comments. Charles Ranheim.