Subsequently, question is, how do I identify my Stihl chainsaw? Contact Stihl, or your local dealer, with this number. The serial number is on the front of the saw's housing near the bumper spike. Secondly, how do you tell what year a Stihl chainsaw is? If you don't have the original manual that came with the saw, the manufacturer or a local dealer can use your saw's serial number to look up the date of manufacture in a database. They will in most cases be 9 digits long and begin with the number 1, 2 or 5. Most serial numbers are stamped in the motor housing or crankcase to the left or right of the muffler looking down from the top on a flat surface. Refer to the images below to find your model and serial number.Ĭonsidering this, where is the serial number on a Stihl saw? The model and serial number will be on a white or orange label/tag.
The model and serial number on Stihl Hand-Held Blowers can be found in a few locations which include: on the recoil housing, and on the underside of the engine housing.
