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Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by HoneyFuzz, Jan 21, 2015.

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  1. thistle

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    I'd say 1980 going by the first digit being zero. The 288XP's (first year of production was 1988) predecessor the 181 then the 281 were made in the early-mid '80's.
     
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    Silver tag is before 1987 and black is after.
     
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    Thanks...I need all the help I can get !! I am for some reason facinated with these right now :)
    They seem to be slimmer..and handle better than alot of the "fat" saws made today . But the Husky 550xp and 545 still take the cake with me for handling and power for what gets cut in my woods !
     
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    You need a nice 181 se to go with the 162
     
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  5. HoneyFuzz

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    SSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHH ! I actually have one coming real soon !! Just have to sell a few things :)
     
    HoneyFuzz, Jan 22, 2015
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    nice to see I'm not the only one scratching the itch lately... :rofl: :lol: :vulture: :saw::dex:
     
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    Nice looking saw Fuzz and the bar looks great! Nice find for sure - enjoy!! Cheers!
     
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    :thumbs::banana::banana::rootintootin:
     
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    Thank you sir !!!
     
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    Put an ad in classifieds section on here... But thought id at it here as well. Need a good working wire handle chain brake for this 162. Also 61,66,166,268,272 work as well. Thanks guys !! image.jpg
     
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    Are you in my house there? We have the same decorator IMG_20150122_181054_994.jpg
     
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    I actively searched for 2 years to find a brake band for my old 61..... best of luck and Ill keep an eye out too. Just don't hold your breath :(
     
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    That is a good problem to have HoneyFuzz. As long as your "boss" isn't apposed!:eek:
     
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    Lol :)
     
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    Thanks buddy :(
     
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    Lol ! Now thats scary !!!!!
    Yours does look nicer i must say. I better get to work :)
     
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    Nice!!! Until I tear the stick on vynal off the ply and put some real wood down mine will continue to look "good"
     
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    Nice looking saw Fuzz. I seen that one on CL.

    Congrats bud!!
     
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    Hey thanks buddy !!! It was on there awhile...and it finally got the best of me !! I think its cool that the rear handle is all aluminum !! It feels really good in the hand too :)
     
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    How heavy is it ,all aluminum o_O
     
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