stihl wood boss

[verdifish]

I'm gonna put some juice in tomorrow and see what shes like ! 7 years old and never run ! Is there anything specific I need to be careful off before starting up other than what it states in the owners manual????

[Dan Forsh]

An 028 only 7 years old? Do you mean a 280?

[verdifish]

His son had the receipt dated 2008 ! Buts its a local supplier who could have had it in stock for god knows how long !

[Macpherson]

Hi, as far as I can see the earliest 028`s were 1977, but yours being 028avs wood boss probably makes it later, 1983- 1990 or maybe a few years newer only, there was three different sizes, 43,47 and 51 cc, you should be able to trace the age with the serial number, must have been lying about for years. cheers.

[C.J]

I'd agree with early 1980's - Several saws of that era were AV models.

 

Anti Vibration

[verdifish]

Is it more of a hobby saw ?

[Ricbob]

028av was my first saw and im gutted i sold it, its a great saw! brand new at £120 i would have two of them given the chance. you'll get you money back on ebay all day long.

 

Getting spares for them is a nightmare tho, the only reason i sold mine.

[Macpherson]

Hi again, it might not be as quick in the cut as a modern saw mainly because it doesn`t rev so high, but it`s a real solid machine that could last you a lifetime if you take care of it, I`ve got a couple of saws about the same age that I use all the time, just use Stihl oil and get the mix right, enjoy it and it`ll still be going fine long after some of the new stuff`s in the bin, cheers.

[Logan]

028 avs is great gutsy saw, I bought the 51cc version new in 89 and it was a nicely built saw and felt good to use. Clean out around the chain brake and don't overdo the use of brake, coz hard to find replacement band or handle these days.