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Rob

05-15-2003 02:00:57

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Off the subject, but I was curious. We had a small tornado blow through here last week and did some pretty signifigant tree damage here on the property. Needless to say I needed a chainsaw to clean up the mess. My enlisted helper and I headed out to buy a couple of saws this morning. We ended up at TSC and bought two 22 inch Poulan Pro models. That was around noon. By 4pm we had sore arms from pulling on those worthless saws trying to get them to start. Well, we ended up taking them back and getting the riot act from the manager (long story, but if they don't work - they don't work) I was hoping that it was something stupid that we did, that could have been solved easily. However the manager was too busy trying to be a tough guy to offer any solutions other than a refund. At any rate, I know this is off the subject but I was wondering if any of you guys had ever had a similar problem? Looking forward to your feedback!--Rob

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Mike

10-25-2003 17:09:17

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Re: OT Chainsaw in reply to Rob, 05-15-2003 02:00:57

Not to upset anybody and start a mass flaming in this forum but..... if I owned a saw that took 4 - 6 pulls to start I think I would buy another saw. I have owned an Echo 500EVL for 20+ years. First 15 years cut an average of 15 cords of wood minimum. (Lived high in the mountains, first snow was usually Sept 1st and it was not uncommon to have snow on the ground on the 4th of July)Finally got smart and moved down lower, so now I only cut 3 - 4 cords a year. I don't know if Echo is the best, but in my book it has been the most dependable compared to what some of my buddies have owned. Full choke, one pull, and if you are fast enough with your finger to close the choke it's running, if not 2nd pull everytime. Just my opinion, they don't make them any better than that.

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Les Morrell

10-09-2003 16:41:40

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Re: OT Chainsaw in reply to Rob, 05-15-2003 02:00:57

Yes, I have a question for you I own a Poulan Pro 18in. 42cc chainsaw. I was wondering if it was a gravity feed oiler or not. I was told that it was. When I put the chainsaw in its chase the bar and chain oil leaks all over everything. Even it I only leave it in there for 24 hours. It is a total mess to have to clean everything before i get started. Do you have any suggestions? I was thinking about going to a husky would that be a wise idea?

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kypete

05-16-2003 01:45:59

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Re: OT Chainsaw in reply to Rob, 05-15-2003 02:00:57

I haven't met a chain saw yet that I fell in love with. Looks like some smart engineer could come up with a better way to cut trees. I'm 73 years old and have used just abput all of them. They usually wind up cutting crooked after a few hours or the chain gets loose or they get stubborn about starting or try to behead you from kick-back. I guess the Stihl I have now works better than any others I've owned but that's not saying much for it. Still wind up with a sore back and loss of religion.

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DUCK

05-15-2003 08:30:06

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Re: OT Chainsaw in reply to Rob, 05-15-2003 02:00:57

I swear by Hysquvarna. Bought it From Rosey Brothers in Michigan. I 've had a 16" for 5 years. It starts after 1-2 pulls and will cut all day.
Your run in with the manager at TSC is somewhat typical. They don't seem to screen for personality or brains and I think a lot of them are McDonald rejects.

Plus TSC seems higher than anyone else on parts and supplies. I only go there if nothing else has what I want and I need it right now.

DUCK

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Racer X

05-15-2003 08:05:32

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Re: OT Chainsaw in reply to Rob, 05-15-2003 02:00:57

I picked up a Stihl 028 Wood Boss almost 20 years ago to cut firewood for heating my house and shop. I cut split and stack 4 to 5 cords of wood every spring. It still has the original spark plug and bar, I have worn out about a half dozen chains and broke one due to my own stupidity, and it still starts on the 2nd or 3rd pull even after sitting in the shed all winter. My dad gave me an old Craftsman saw when he retired a few years ago and I have never been able to get it to start. My personal opinion is that you get what you pay for and over the long term the extra 50 bucks or so I paid for the Stihl has more than made up for all the cussin' and pullin' I would have had with another brand.

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Bishop

05-15-2003 07:51:25

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Re: OT Chainsaw in reply to Rob, 05-15-2003 02:00:57

10 years ago for Christmas, my wife bought me a ECHO gas blower and a ECHO chainsaw. The blower starts every time on the fourth pull just like it did when I first put gas in it. The ECHO chain saw is about the same, but I do follow, out of habit, the starting instructions. ECHO is great quality. This year the ignition coil failed on the chain saw during a heavy cutting day, It was running fine, I sat it down to eat lunch and it wouldn't not start. The coil cost was $54, and I didn't mind spending the money. About two years ago my nephew borrowed the ECHO chain saw for a weekend. He called me the next day and said it was locked up. He had run straight gas in stead of mixed oil/gas. I took it apart, freed the piston which was frozen in the head, with WD40, put it back together and two years later it's still running like new, no damage at all. ECHO brand is tops with me.

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MikeC

05-15-2003 07:36:06

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Re: OT Chainsaw in reply to Rob, 05-15-2003 02:00:57

I have a Poulan that is about 7 or 8 years old. I only run it a few times a year but it always starts easily if I follow the starting directions. I've also found that the mix ratio has to be correct for it to start easily. I also keep the Stabil in the fuel.

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bob ny

05-15-2003 07:30:01

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Re: OT Chainsaw in reply to Rob, 05-15-2003 02:00:57

i bought a wildthing a few years ago it was the biggest piece of junk i ever owned .It went through two chains a day and die out all the time.It made my old craftsman look good.by a good one they will last.

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chuck

05-15-2003 08:14:30

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Re: Re: OT Chainsaw in reply to bob ny, 05-15-2003 07:30:01

Rob, Many Craftsman chainsaws are Poulans. My large chain saw is a Craftsman but pull off the labels and it's a Poulan underneath.

chuck 436244

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Steve

05-15-2003 07:10:51

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Re: OT Chainsaw in reply to Rob, 05-15-2003 02:00:57

I have a Poulan "Wildthang". Everyone said it was a cheap saw that wouldn't last. Well I bought it 4 years ago, and it gets a lot of use. I use it a lot. To get it running, you need to follow the directions. Exactly. I loaned it to my dad once. He pulled it all day long. Said it was a POS. I pulled it out of the trunk, and started it up in about 5 pulls after doing what the directions said.

Take Care Steve

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Matt in MO

05-15-2003 06:29:41

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Re: OT Chainsaw in reply to Rob, 05-15-2003 02:00:57

I have had a Poulan 16" chainsaw for the last 4 years and have had no problems. I change the plug and filter every year. Starting is not an issue. It gets alot of use.

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bj/8n/mt

05-15-2003 05:30:43

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Re: OT Chainsaw in reply to Rob, 05-15-2003 02:00:57

We burn around five cords a winter here. What I cut I cut with a Poulan. Hard to start--yep. Five or six pulls is the least it usually takes cold.

It ain't a Stihl. It cost a lot less than a Stihl or a Hysquvarna. Is it a surprise that you get what you pay for--including after sale service? Not to me.

Your mileage may vary

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another Rob

05-15-2003 05:17:25

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Re: OT Chainsaw in reply to Rob, 05-15-2003 02:00:57

Used mine yesterday. Just like these guys (and the book) say: 6 pumps on the primer bulb then full choke, hold throttle open & 4-5 pulls til a fart, set to 1/2 choke & hold throttle open and one pull start, hold throttle and open choke, 10 sec. and you are good to go. Trust me on this: it won't start if you don't do it like the book says.

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edk

05-15-2003 05:57:30

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Re: Re: OT Chainsaw in reply to another Rob, 05-15-2003 05:17:25

My woodshark works great. starts easy per directions. WILL NOT START any other way my 2cyl weedwacker is the same way.

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chuck paras

05-15-2003 05:04:48

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Re: OT Chainsaw in reply to Rob, 05-15-2003 02:00:57

Rob, I have had at least one Poulan saw for the last twenty years-two now: one big, one little. You pull the choke full out, either set fast idle or hold the throttle full open, pull until it starts firing, push the choke in to the first stop and they start on the next pull-every time. I have found Poulan's to be very reliable saws.

chuck
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Nope...

05-15-2003 02:16:04

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Re: OT Chainsaw in reply to Rob, 05-15-2003 02:00:57

I have 2 Poulan 2150's and with the primer and closed choke they fart 4th-5th pull...Open the choke and they fire on the next pull and run like champs...I use saws without exageration 200+ days a year...Other than bars and chains I have not replaced anything on these 2 beasts in 5 years...Can't even seem to kill the drive cog...I have not found (for the money) a better limbing or medium duty saw ever...

Salmoneye

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