Poulan Pro, 18″ Electric Chain Saw, 4.0 HP Motor, 18″ Bar Length, Automatic Oiler, Inertia Activated Chain Brake, Reduced Kickback Guide Bar & Chain, Fully Assembled.
A Happy Amazon Customer wrote:
I was in the market for a chainsaw. I chose an electric over a gas one simply because I did not feel like I would use it enough to warrant owning a gas powered one and its associated problem when left unused for long periods of time (gas varnishing, carb issues, etc).
I had my heart set on “The Big Cut” Ryobi 18″ electric one from Home depot (Model #: RY43006). At the time, that was the most powerful electric one I knew about - 3.0 HP at 13amps.
All I needed was a chain saw to cut down some huge branches above my house and over my car canopy structure, however I wanted to get a good one since I only plan on going chain saw shopping once.
A few weeks ago, I got an amazon certificate from my work to use as I please. What great timing! I couldn’t find the Ryobi 18″ electric saw on Amzaon. I did find some other Ryobi model (16″? electric) which for some reason didn’t appeal to me. Anyways, I ended up ordering the Poulan PRO 400E 18″ after doing some research on the net. Consumer reports rated this saw #2 after the #1 rated Havasue (sp?) electric saw going for around $250… So I decided to go for the Poulan PRO 400E at 4.0 HP and never looked back.
Amazon quoted me a target date over a month after my initial order. I decided I’ll wait, however they shipped it to me in two weeks. Not bad.
After buying some chain and bar oil and filling up the tank, I decided to cut in half a pallete which I used to hold an old engine so it would fit in a corner of my workshop. Though about doing the same thing with a circular saw, however too many issues with saw placements around the engine so I decided to use the chain saw. To my amazement, it cut that pallete like butter and in less than a minute. It was too easy.
A week later I decided to try it on a huge tree branch. I figured the wood from the pallete was soft and easy to cut through and the tree branch would be a different story. Started up the chain saw and it went through the branch like butter - I kid you not. I was so amazed at how easy and fast this tool would allow me to debranch my trees that I had fun doing it. I’ll keep this thing until it gives up the ghost. I did a few more tree branches (branches were huge) and was amazed at how fast this electric one can cut through wood with very little pressure. I don’t see a need for me to ever go for a gas one in my lifetime. This Poulan PRO 400E is an excellent purchase. The only thing I could wish for is a case like one that comes with the Ryobi “Big Cut” 18″ electric saw. It does come with a flimsy plastic sleeve and it does work by keeping you from scraping against the blades.
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