Stihl 015AVP

[Sand Dollar]

Just bought a used 015 Stihl. Looks real good, started up no problem and runs great. Does this model have any major defects or problems anyone has experienced? ( I know... should have asked this first before I bought it)

 

[Ax-man]

It does have one problem, the 015 has been out of production for well over twenty some odd years and new parts are rare to non exisistent.

If you have a good looking one that runs good I would put it on a shelf some where and just keep it and not work it, that is what I did with the two I have one is the top handle, the other a rear handle, oh forgot the third one I have has the hedge trimmer blade instead of a bar and chain.

AVP?? never heard of that for an 015.

Larry

 

[Sand Dollar]

Ax-Man

I never heard of the AVP either, however, the book it came with lists it as an 015AVP. I am not sure I can let it sit, it runs as good as my new ones. It is in soooooooo good shape. What I think happened to this saw is a private owner had it, ran it once in a while, but no abuse.
You are probably right and it may go on the shelf.

 

[epicklein22]

The P in AVP stands for professional. Professional means that the saw is a rear handle model. I am a fan of the 015, my dad had 3 at one time and they were good running suckers. I wouldn't mind finding one for myself to play around with.

 

[Sand Dollar]

epicklein22

Thank you for the info on the 015. I completed a job in a large town and was going home when I saw a thrift store with it in the window. I stopped to see it and that was all it took. The price was great too.