What does "X" mean?

[K9-Handler]

Hi, Experts!

I recently bought a used MS 440 that looks to be in really good condition (except for a really dull chain).

While looking at the serial number, there is a small "x" at the start of the number.

Hoping this doesn't mean it was a factory rebuild, or something.

Am I over thinking this? Did I buy an X-rated saw?

Thoughts?

Thanks.

 

[AOD]

Hi, Experts! Did I buy an X-rated saw?

Thoughts?

Thanks.

The only X-rated saw I can think of are the newer McCulloch XTREME saws with the XTREME bar graphix!

 

[Jacob J.]

What does "X" mean?

You heard it on the X! :rockn:

 

[joatmon]

Usually it means support payments and nagging that surpasses what most mortals can imagine.

 

[West Texas]

It means it was built by 'nudist'. :greenchainsaw:

Andy will come along later and clarify it for you.

 

[K9-Handler]

more clues

Just to be a little clearer...

The numbers of the serial number look like they were made with a laser -- they are a series of dots. The leading "X" was definitly stamped in with a letter punch.

Which is why I was suspicious in the first place. It doesn't look like the "X" was done at the same time as the digits.

 

[stihlboy]

maybe the previous owners mark for id

 

[icelation8]

the first digit in the serial number is country of origin. If its an older saw its possible that it was left off there was a time that stihl did that. Post the serial number.

 

[Lakeside53]

The X means it was pulled at random from the line and among other things, pressure tested... You'll also see other marks - they are just the factory marking what they did as part of QA.

 

[Sethro]

"X" means they are the Queens trees

 

[K9-Handler]

The X means it was pulled at random from the line and among other things, pressure tested... You'll also see other marks - they are just the factory marking what they did as part of QA.

Ah hah! Like the proof marks on a gun barrel. Makes sense.
(Hope it passed!)

 

[SawTroll]

Ah hah! Like the proof marks on a gun barrel. Makes sense.
(Hope it passed!)

Guess it did.....:biggrinbounce2:

 

[Banshee]

It means it was built by 'nudist'. :greenchainsaw:

Andy will come along later and clarify it for you.

You see nothing good can possibly come from nudity and chainsaws.
I mean your one badly place cut from losing your manhood and having the worse day of your life.

But on the bright side I would have a 16 inch jig on hand to measure the blocks with.

 

[J.W Younger]

now that right there is funny

You see nothing good can possibly come from nudity and chainsaws.
I mean your one badly place cut from losing your manhood and having the worse day of your life.

But on the bright side I would have a 16 inch jig on hand to measure the blocks with.

A legend in his own mind j/k

 

[skinnykid02]

You see nothing good can possibly come from nudity and chainsaws.
I mean your one badly place cut from losing your manhood and having the worse day of your life.

But on the bright side I would have a 16 MM jig on hand to measure the blocks with.

:greenchainsaw:

 

[guff]

it means it is a limited edition mulder/scully saw...sharpening to be maintained by an x-file

 

[nitro]

the x

it was a stage prop in the new #### movie "I GOT BIG WOOD"

 

[Urbicide]

You heard it on the X! :rockn:

From ZZ Top, Fandango (1974) :arg:

 

[Sethro]

"X" means they are the Queens trees

WTF ? Am I the only one on here who studied Canadian forestry ?

 

[brokenbudget]

WTF ? Am I the only one on here who studied Canadian forestry ?

canadians don't study canadian forestry