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 Very Good Chainsaw June 30, 2006
103 out of 106 found this review helpful
I originally purchased the Poulan Pro 42 CC 18" Gas Chainsaw but after reading the reviews here I took it back without even taking it out of the case and purchased this one instead. I am very glad I did. I only need a chainsaw for around the house to cut fallen trees or the odd job. So the idea of keeping a can of mixed gas and oil didn't appeal to me. Not to mention the saw would sit on the shelf for months at a time between uses and I didn't care for the starting problems or engine repairs of a gas chainsaw. However I was worried that this electric chainsaw would not be powerful enough. I had 2 fallen trees with a bases of about 15 inches that I needed to cut into firewood immediately. This chainsaw performed perfectly. I realize that it was new so the chain was nice and sharp but it still had no problem cutting through everything quickly. I loved being able to start it and stop it at will without the hassle of priming a gas engine or overheating problems or running out of gas or messing with the choke. I stopped whenever I felt like it and came in the house for a drink of water. Went right back out and with just a squeeze of the trigger was back to cutting again. I have a perfectly cut half cord of firewood in just a few hours. Amazon delivered the saw to my doorstep in 7 days with the free shipping. The saw did not come with a case or chain oil so I had to make a quick run to the store for some oil. I was happy to see that the saw used almost a quart of chain oil for the 2 trees. This told me that chain stayed nice and wet. Afterwards I spent about 10 minutes cleaning the saw back up like new and put it back on my shelf for the next time. It only took removing the two lugs and the chain and bar came right off for cleanup. Nice job Poulan.
Great saw September 20, 2006
30 out of 31 found this review helpful
A big tree limp fell in my backyard. Tree removal companies wanted $350 to remove it. Decided to buy a chain saw and do it my self. I've never used a chain saw prior to and was intimidated by the gas powered ones. Bought the Poulan based on the positive reviews and it works great. Easily cut through over 14" of wood and not that scary to use. I saved my self a few hundred dollars and have some wood for the winter. Might keep it or sell it on Craigslist.
A GREAT little saw! November 4, 2006
33 out of 34 found this review helpful
This is a great little saw and a real value at the price.
It's powerful enough for the typical yard cleanup jobs you run into, it's clean and easy to use, since all you have to worry about is keeping the chain oil reservoir full. This is NOT a production-style saw that you can take into the woods and cut fire wood. It's a yard maintenance tool-- and a good one.
This saw more than justifies the "Best Buy" rating Consumer Reports gave it. I'm very glad I purchased it, I'd do it again.
one kick butt saw October 31, 2006
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Got so tired of my gas saw and all the hassel that goes with gas saws for simple home use I gave it away.
I reviewed lots of electric chain saws finding the Poulan 400e to be the best of the lot. So if you need a "once
in while" chain saw get the Poulan 400e and never look back it's that good.
Other saws may be Ok but if you want a electric chain saw that just rips a log down to size the best choice
is the 400e.
suoer saw...realy May 1, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
i was VERY dubious of an electric...but now i am a believer. this saw has been awesome. i have cut over a cord of black oak..not a hitch gone wrong..the chain still is sharp. not sure why but my gas saws i'd have to sharpen the chain by now.
the side says made by husquvarna...and a husky electric goes for over 200, so this poulon is a deal...but amazon pricing is like watching abouncing ball fluctuating between 85 and 99...i got mine for 85...and if it ever gets there again i'll buy a backup...it is that good.
i felled a 100' bull pine and it ws like butter. i felled three black oaks, with a diameter of about 30 inches each...not a problem. i even took my little honda 200watt gen on the tractor and used it to power this saw just to see how it would go...granted it was too little wattage on the generator and the saw only got to about 3/4's of its ability, however i bucked up some oak and pine with little issue. a 3000 watt gen would have been better.
i am really tough on my reviews and giving a 5 star is like me giving gold medals to a deserving person...a rare event.
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