Poulan ES350 16Inch 3.5 HP Electric Chain Saw
 
| Automatic chain oiler extends the life of the saw chain and guide bar. Full wrap handle for Increased control and comfort. Fully assembled. Large oil tank sight window. 16 bar length, 8.8 lbs. ....read more $74.99 $74.99 
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January 25th, 2010 at 12:00 am
An Excellent Chainsaw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Conclusion: Whoa! Does this thing cut wood !!! This is an excellent chainsaw.
A little background:
I live among a lot of 80-foot trees. I don’t feel safe cutting down 12 – 16 inch trees, but I always have a few smaller ones to deal with, and a lot of `leaners’ that look kind of messy, especially when they’re near the house.
I have had a gasoline saw (a very good major brand – 18 inches) for many years, but my old and tired shoulders didn’t like to start it – especially after a hard winter in storage (without being properly `winterized’ of course.) I was very skeptical of an electrical, just figured they were sort of toys. The one I priced initially (same brand as my gas saw) was more than my gasoline cost, so that was that. Then I bumped into the Poulan line.
I inquired casually at my local dealer. He was out for the season, but said he thought they were entirely legitimate saws, definitely not toys. Further inquires confirmed they were definitely not toys, in fact worked very well. Having worked for a company that made them years ago, I was quite aware of the hazards of chain saws, and how to avoid them.
So I went with the 16 inch ES350. I would probably have been very happy with a 14, but I was aware of the very high value of an automatic oiler. (My gas job was getting too big for me anyway, so it was a good excuse to downsize.) These things go through chain/bar oil fast, and it’s easy to forget to stop and do it manually. You don’t have to run out of oil too many times before you’re in trouble from chain/bar wear. BTW, when you buy your saw, order a bottle of chain oil with it. You’ll need it right away.
So I bought the ES350 and headed out into the woods. As mentioned in the literature, it didn’t take long for the new chain to stretch, and actually come off the sprockets/bar. I was watching for it, too, but got caught napping. Anyway, 5 minutes later I was back in business, and have had no problems with chain stretching since.
Being that my only real experience was with my older/larger gas job, I had no idea what to expect. Whoa! Does this thing cut wood! I was absolutely amazed.
Reality check – This is a 16-inch saw. Some will say, therefore, you can cut through a 32-inch log. Really? Don’t even think about it. It’s nothing about this particular saw. But Rule #1 with chain saws is don’t contact the workpiece ANYWHERE NEAR the nose of the chain/bar. (BTW, that is also Rule # 2 through 10) You are courting almost sure disaster if you do, and all the so-called kickback preventors in the world will not guarantee ANY saw isn’t going to wind up in your face. Most people are concerned about cutting into their legs – as they should be. Just don’t forget about you face.
This saw, like most electrics, is advertised at 3.5 horsepower. Hmmmmmm! That’s actually a `Peak Horsepower’ – mostly a meaningless marketing gimmick. Let’s see, if that were a true continuous 3.5 horsepower, at 120 volts AC the saw would draw about 33 amps. Obviously not what actually happens.
I highly recommend this saw.
February 1st, 2010 at 12:00 am
Nice saw!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought one of these on sale at Home Depot for $48. Spent a few hours cutting a fallen tree as well as cutting down a few smaller trees. It worked great, no complaints. The no tool adjustment worked great. Had no issues with kickback. Took it apart to clean and it was pretty easy as well. Lots of tools say to clean after use, but a chainsaw is one that you really should clean well – and drain the oil out. But it was simple and no problem.
Couple to things to keep in mind – it doesn’t say on the box to get the chain oil, but you need to buy it. Also, unless you get a really small bottle of the chain oil, you will need a funnel too. Then you need a pretty long extension cord and because the saw draws a lot of amps, you should use a 14 or 12 gauge, not a 16 gauge. Make sure you have one handy.
If you haven’t used a chainsaw before, read the instructions and be careful….
February 6th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Excellent chainsaw — fit for purpose
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this 16-inch Poulan (3.5 hp, automatic oiler) after reading the reviews, and I am happy with the purchase. The chainsaw arrived 3 days after I ordered it (I am in metro-DC suburb). The instruction booklet had useful, detailed information. After inspection and adding the chainsaw oil, this Poulan was at work on a 25-foot apple tree in the backyard. The 3.5hp Poulan (with brand-new blades) smoothly cut thru the 9-inch diameter trunk and with trimming of branches. I am happy with the Poulan. [A complaint: the original box was crushed. While a box does not affect chainsaw performance, I want a good-shape box for storage.] // [I have a 4-year old 16-in Remington electric : a 3hp manual-oiler. The Remington motor remains good but its blades would jump off its guide every 20 minutes, interrupting work and posing a safety issue. The Remington also leaks oil badly.]
*** SAFETY HINT: Always take a few minutes to review tree-cutting and safety procedures. I forgot to factor in a tree’s lean and the apple tree almost crashed into a fence.
February 12th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Poulan ES350 Electric saw – GREAT!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I recently bought a Poulan ES 350 after the motor burned out in another brand of electric chain saw while attempting to cut up a large pine that had fallen. Received the Poulan promptly from Amazon and proceeded to cut up the tree and it worked terrific! Powerful, cut clean and quick and no sign at all of overheating or strain. I give this Poulan electric saw top marks across the board.
February 13th, 2010 at 12:00 am
New chain saw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought the Poulan 16-inch chain saw to replace my old 14-inch chain saw. I have only used it once to cut down a Bradford Pear tree, during which process it did a good job. It has plenty of power and very easily cut through the tree. So far I am very pleased with the saw.
February 22nd, 2010 at 12:00 am
3.5 Peak Horsepower is not 3.5 Horsepower
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This Poulan ES350 is an excellent electric chain saw and it has plenty of horsepower, but it not 3.5 horsepower. I did some research and learned where this 3.5 HP rating came from and it’s not 3.5 HP. It is, as printed on the saw, 3.5 Peak HP. That rating is obtained by putting the motor on a test bench and monitoring the current while a brake is applied to the motor. As the current increases due to the brake force the current is recorded. When the motor finally stalls the current is shown to be approximately 32 Amps.
Electrically….1 HP = 746 Watts
And, Watts = Volts x Amps
Most electric motors are also derated as a result of efficiency and other factors.
Do the math:
115 Volt x 32 Amp x .72 (eff factor) / 746 watts = 3.5 Peak HP
I. E., it’s a sales gimmick that doesn’t tell you much except that each bench test toasts a motor.
I’m running 225 feet of extension cord. That’s 200 feet of 12AWG and 25 feet of 14AWG. I also installed a fuse box in series with the cords. I started with a 5 Amp slo-blo fuse. It held for approximately a minute then opened. Then I installed a 7 Amp slo-blo fuse and have been cutting since then. I’m cutting out stumps so believe me this little Poulan ES350 is standing up to my test bench.
With my 225 feet of cord I’ll guess that I’m getting:
110 Volt x 6 Amp x .72 (eff) / 746 Watts = 0.6 HP
Even that 0.6 sounds like a lot for these little dinky motors. But who am I to argue with the numbers?
February 25th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Nice saw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Love it. Much quieter than gas power, no fumes, no starting issues, no clutch… just plug and go. Plenty of cutting power, I cut a bunch of 6″ to 8″ Cedars and Junipers with wicked knots and twisty grain and had no problems. Nice and light, easy to control. My only gripe is I wish it came with a case. Obviously if your sawing situation lacks AC power then this is not the saw for you, otherwise it is great. Also, do yourself a favor and buy/use a heavy gauge (12ga to 10ga) extension cord…(it makes a difference) I would count that cost when figuring the total cost of buying an electric chain saw.
March 5th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Great Saw for the $
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve owned both gas and electric chain saws. With a gas saw, you can use it anyplace. Obviously gas saws do not require electricity, but the small gas engines require maintenance and don’t always start. With the Poulan ES350, there is enough power with the 3.5 HP motor to drive through all but the largest of trees. This is great for dropping trees, tree branches etc. It does not bog down as my previous 14 inch Poulan did. For a little more money you get a lot more power. It is heavier than the 14 inch, but with the increased power it is safer to use since the chain does not bog down and stop when cutting down trees etc. This is ideal for the homeowner. You are tied to an electric cord and power, but it starts every time. A must have for a home owner who has trees which require trimming.
March 6th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Good saw, within limits
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Because of shoulder problems, I find starting gasoline-powered saws difficult, so I bought the Poulan electric. I have been impressed with its power and cutting speed and have given it moderately heavy use, connected to the power line and to a generator. I have cut up some fairly large trees, but mostly I have used it on brush and limbs. As with any chain saw, the user should let the saw do the cutting and resist the temptation to force the saw through the wood. If you need to force it, the chain needs sharpening. This is particularly important with an electric.
My saw quit working suddenly while cutting up a large tree. I disassembled the saw to check the motor (The saw must be COMPLETELY disassembled to get at the motor). The commutator was burned, no doubt from letting the saw lug while connected to a too long and wimpy extension cord. I buffed the commutator with XF sandpaper and reassembled the saw. The usual tools are required, plus a pair of small forceps to reattach the oil line. The saw was obviously not designed to be serviced. It worked fine for about a year, until I loaned it to a friend who is not known to be tool-friendly. It is now awaiting another rebuild.
In summation, buy this saw, but DON’T OVERLOAD THE MOTOR.
March 13th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Excellent product
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I expected an electric chainsaw to be wimpy. Not so!
I’m not a lumberjack, but have rented or borrowed a chainsaw often enough to justify buying my own. All the cutting I’ve ever done has never been far from an outlet either, so I thought I’d trust the other reviews and give an electric saw a try.
The saw was ready to go right out of the box. I filled the bar oil reservoir, plugged it in, and started to cut. After a while I noticed the bar was not oiling, and reread the owners’ manual. I was doing everything right, but no oil was getting to the bar and chain. After 1.5 hours of cutting, I called a local Poulan dealer who said to bring it in for repair. Rather than drive 20 miles to the repairman, I contacted Amazon, who gave instructions for returning the item. The next day I carried the saw to the post office, and that very afternoon received a replacement saw!
Amazing service from Amazon!!!!
The replacement saw works perfectly.
Electric Pros: electric saw is as strong as any gas saw, never runs out of gas, doesn’t require a special gas can to blend oil and gas, doesn’t wear me out pulling the rope, doesn’t require special starting instructions – hot v. cold, gas saw weighs 50% more than electric, electric saw costs about half as much as a gas saw, quieter than gas engine, and silent when idle. Spark plugs don’t foul, and never needs tune up.
Electric Cons: needs an outlet, so it doesn’t work out in the forest. Watch out for the cord.
If I hadn’t needed to send the first one back, it would get five stars.
March 21st, 2010 at 12:00 am
Excellent Saw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was nervous about the power this saw would offer, but I have been very pleasantly surprised. It’s obviously not as mobile as gas-powered saws because of the need for an extension cord, but it has gone through everything I’ve needed it to go through with no problem. It’s not especially noisy, and light enough to easily maneuver. Would buy it again in a heartbeat.
March 26th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Satisfactory Saw
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Needed to take down some small trees; this saw did the job. Went through 6-8 diameter branches with ease. Does not come with oil, so make sure you have some on hand if you want to use out of the box.
April 1st, 2010 at 12:00 am
jw3698
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this saw to replace a 14 year old Craftsman that finally decided not to start and I am very well pleased with the Poulan. It has plenty of power and made quick work of the two trees that came down during the last storm. I used 150 feet of power cord and had no problems at all. Together with the B&D Alligator, I am now a totally electric chain saw user. Though I have only used the Poulan for a couple of days, I feel it will be a tremendous asset in the future. It is lightweight and very easy to use. A case for it would have been nice and the wrench that came with it was not the best, but the Craftsman wrench fit the Poulan so that wasn’t a problem.
April 3rd, 2010 at 12:00 am
Good saw
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This saw is very good for small clean up.
Not great on hardwood larger than 6in diameter.
April 13th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Disappointed by lack of Safety Brake
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Disappointed by the lack of Safety Brake… and the lack of shipping box. This unit will run on after you let go the trigger and has NO safety brake like other electrics and gas chain saws I have used. Also they just stuck a label on the retail box which is not a suitable UPS carton on it’s own.
I sent this back and bought the 18″ Pro version with saftey brake. I like it much better and it cuts well. But it is still shipped in it’s store box that is too thin. Better packaging is needed.
April 19th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Chain Saw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great price, quality product, fast delivery. Would check with this source first for future purchases.
April 27th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Poulan Electric Chainsaw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I ordered this chainsaw and it was here in less than a week, with super saving shipping and no tax. Great price. I am completely happy with it. (With my gas powered saw, I am exhausted before I ever get it started, if it starts at all.) I plugged this one in and was clearing oak groves of dead limbs and dead wood immediately. It felt safe to use. I needed a long electric cord to reach an oak grove 214 feet away but with #12 extension cords, there was plenty of power for the 3.5 saw. Buy this one, you won’t be disappointed. Rita PS, I love Amazon
May 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 am
Poulan Electric Chain Saw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My husband is very pleased with the chain saw! It has adequate power and is very easy to use.
May 3rd, 2010 at 12:00 am
Good Saw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a good chainsaw. I have only used it about 3 hours, so any reliability or wear issues are moot at this point. The best feature — trivial, but you can see how much bar oil is remaining through the side of the saw.
My first chain saw was an antique McCullouch with a 24 in. bar that weighed about 20 lbs. I learned a lot from it, especially that light weight chainsaws are safer than heavy ones.
My second chain saw was a HomeLite E-Z 16″ that was recommended by someone who once rented chain saws. It weighed about 10 lbs and cut fire wood for my stove for 15 years. I literally used this saw up, but it would still crank and cut wood when I got rid of it.
What I learned from these two saws is that the most dangerous thing to do is to try and cut a limb or log above your head. The saw will fall onto your thigh. The lighter the saw, the less likely it is that this will happen in an uncontrolled fashion.
My next saw was a saw that a professional tree cutter took up a 90 foot tree and topped it with the saw supported by his fully extended arm. I won’t name the brand because it was a real mess on the ground, leaking bar oil all over the place in spite of repeated attempts to have it repaired.
Now I have this Poulan ES-350. I got it because I am too old to go deeper than an extension cord into the woods, and I am tired of the hazards and frustration associated with cranking the gas models. The electric is light weight, and I have been able to easily saw through 12 in. green maple logs. It isn’t as fast at cutting as the above three saws, but it is light enough that one can safely cut at extended arm lengths (if one is careful).
A word about chains. The Poulan comes with a “low kick back” chain. I don’t know why they make them, probably some regulatory-liability thing, because no chainsaw is kick-back proof, so Beware!. At any rate, I have read reviews of the replacement chain for this saw saying the the chains don’t last. I have been unable to identify a chain that isn’t “low kick back” for this saw, so I will use the Poulan replacement chain (after sharpening the original for a year or so). The main reason a chain goes dull is that it hits dirt, sand, rocks or wet wood. You can feel the sharp edge of a cutter blade just as you can feel the sharp edge of a knife. If it feel smooth, instead of “grabbing” your finger, it needs sharpening.
A word about extension cords. The hidden cost of this saw is a 100 ft. 14 gauge extension cord (most of the ones you have at home are probably 16 guage – not big enough). This brings the total cost of the saw to around $125, compared to $250 or even $350 for the gasoline saws I mentioned above. I don’t recommend the following, but I have heard that this saw can run with 150 ft of 14 ga. extension cords. I REALLY don’t recommend this, but I have heard that the saw can run with a 100 ft. 12 guage cord plugged into the wall, and 150 ft. of 14 guage exetension cords plugged into the 12 guage cord. (The longer the cord, the more likely you are to cut through it.)
May 9th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Good deal
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Works well. Came fully assembled. Used to cut tree trunks max 15 inches in diameter. Chewed through them nicely.
May 15th, 2010 at 12:00 am
WOW!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have used several different brands of gas powered chainsaws over the years and find this electric to be ABSOLUTELY as good as any of them. The fact of having to fight an extension cord is balanced by the fact of NOT having to fight the gas/oil mixing and the all-too-often hard starting. The ONLY disadvantage is when the electricity is out or not available like in the deep woods. For those times, I have my Stihl. I have used this Poulan electric after two disasters – Hurricane Gustav and the great snow of 2008. Both events brought medium-sized trees and really big limbs down and this thing went through everything like they were warm butter. The auto-oiler works perfectly and does NOT over-oil. The chain life has surprised me with how loooong it lasted. I would highly recommend this $67 (Amazon)chainsaw to anyone. It’s not designed for the really big stuff or the long days of hard use like the big heavy duty Stihl but it is waaaaay adequate for use around our home. 5 stars!!!
May 24th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Impressive Performance
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this saw for a ‘yard’ tool on my acreage, to break tree trunks and limbs down to firewood length. Delivery was prompt, the price was right, and my first impressions of the Poulan 3 1/2 hp are very favorable. The bar and chain are the same size and type as my old Homelite saw, and the weight is similar. I’m using a 25′ #14ga. extension cord at present, with no sign of excessive heat in the cord. This is my first a.c. electric saw, and I’m very impressed with the torque, cutting ability, and overall utility of this unit. I’d buy it again, and although I nearly purchased the larger four hp. version, I am very satisfied with this saw. After forty plus years of chain saw usage, I’ve never owned and seldom needed a bar length of greater than 16″. The ‘light’ saws have always performed and lasted well for me, and this Poulan fits my needs.
Tips: The electric motor develops full torque and horsepower the moment the switch is triggered, unlike gas-powered saw which ‘ramp-up’ via a centrifugal clutch, so be prepared to cut when you hit the switch, i.e. have a secure grip; I’ve not had problems with the cord, but I’d guess that many will trip on, cut through, or otherwise abuse the power source. Be aware of your footing at all times; The saw is much quieter than my old ‘gas-guzzler’, but still loud enough that hearing protection seems a wise idea; The unit doesn’t seem to use much bar oil, but the chain and bar remain reasonably cool after repeated cuts through green hickory, so I’m satisfied that the automatic oiler is working well.
May 31st, 2010 at 12:00 am
perfect for the job.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This electric chain saw worked perfect for trimming the tree on our lot and other small jobs.
June 10th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Great saw for occasional use!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Got this saw a while back cause I knew I’d need it eventually. Hurricane Ike knocked the top off of a 17″ diameter tree. Used this saw to finish falling the tree and for getting it into manageable pieces. If you don’t use a saw very often gas models tend to get gummed up and/or hard to start. This beauty of an electric sat and waited until it was needed and then preformed admirably. It chops up 10-12″ logs like butter. Larger diameters are possible but slower. The product description claims up to 32″ logs can be cut. Do not buy this saw if you have lumber that big to cut! I’m sure it is possible but this is not the saw for jobs that big.
I’ve owned a few saws including an old 6″ or 8″ Sears electric (nice but it had a manual oiler and it was just too small), an electric Remington (Cheap Junk, noisy), a gas powered Homelite (hard to start, noisy, smoky, vibrates ), and this Poulan 16 inch electric (best saw I’ve ever owned, fairly quiet, powerful, large enough for some serious work, automatic oiler, etc.).
BTW order direct from Amazon for a good price and free “super saver” shipping. Sometimes other retailers come up that may not offer as good of a deal. Shop around.
June 14th, 2010 at 12:00 am
excellent chainsaw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This chainsaw made very quick work of taking down a 35 ft dead tree in our front yard. The saw cut quickly and had no problems with the bigger limbs at all. I highly recommend this product its well worth the price.
June 18th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Works quite well, excellent price!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Moved into a house with overgrown trees in back. Had to do a lot of cutting. Was using a reciprocating saw which worked well but time consuming. Cutting a 10 inch branch took a lot of effort and most often than not bent the saw blade. Was constantly changing blades and the cost was rapidly adding up!
So I decided to see what I could get for around $125.00 and was surprised to see that I could get a pretty powerful saw for around $100 bucks! I had a cheapie electric chain saw a long time ago that someone left at the old house we lived in. Having a pretty good experience using it, I decided to go for this saw.
Suffice to say, I AM NOT DISSAPOINTED. This works very well and I can cut things down in record time! My only contention is that it uses a lot of oil, but if it saves the saw blade .. so be it! The other is that it’s a bit heavy to lug up a tree for a person under 145 lbs. It’s hard to handle one handed (sawing a large branch while trying to hold on with the other hand) and that could be an adventure. But it works and works well!
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to others. Great saw for the price!
June 20th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Pleny of power
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This chain saw has as much or more power than any gas powered chain saw that I have ever owned and I don’t have to worry about it starting.
June 21st, 2010 at 12:00 am
A Great Saw For The Price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I recently had a VERY large oak tree blow over in my front yard. I tried to get my $250 STIHL gas powered saw to start and as usual it refused to cooperate. I have bad arthritis in my shoulders and can’t pull the starter cord very hard. I used this Poulan to cut that whole tree into carry-away size pieces with absolutely no problems. Even with a 100ft. extension cord it has plenty of power to cut through 14-16″ limbs. If you know how to use and care for a chainsaw, you cannot find a better deal than this one. Ed in Lousiana
June 22nd, 2010 at 12:00 am
Great Value
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the first chain saw I’ve owned, although I’ve used 3 or 4 over the years. I first used it to fell a 25 foot tree. The Poulan made short work of limbs up to 10 inches in diameter, cutting them through in less than 15 seconds. The motor maintained speed even when I was base cutting the trunk at ground level and the entire length of the blade was buried in the work. The chain tension adjustment is dead simple, and takes less than 1 minute using the all-in-one adjustment tool provided.
This saw is well balanced and easy to work with from a ladder or the ground. I’ve had no oil problems, nor does the unit does not leak when in storage. All in all, a great tool and a very low price.
June 22nd, 2010 at 12:00 am
Great saw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this saw to replace a 14″ McCulloch electric one. It was like night and day, the McCulloch is a toy and the Poulan is a tool. I was surprised at the power of this electric; I didn’t know you could get this kind of power from an electric saw. I cut through a 12″ tree trunk with no problem. When I think of the trouble I had cutting 4″ branches with the McCulloch, it makes me ill.
June 26th, 2010 at 12:00 am
an excellent buy
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Although electric and fairly small, this is a serious chainsaw, and exactly what I needed to cut up limbs after a recent ice storm. It goes easily through branches up to 12 inches in diameter. Can cut bigger ones, but they take longer. It is fairly light, so a medium sized person can use it. Only maintenance is to wipe off wood chips when done. Blade adjustment seems sturdy, although it is a little early to know for sure.
Came all set up and ready to use. Has auto oiler, which is the only way to go. Many at this price level don’t, so I needed to read the ads carefully.
July 1st, 2010 at 12:00 am
A saw that gets the job done well
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this saw because it was on sale.We had some bushes that needed to come down in the backyard. We decided on this electric saw instead of gas and I’m glad we did. The saw arrived soon after and we started cutting. It is lightweight,tough and cuts very well. I sharpened the blade maybe once or twice the whole time. We cut down some large limbs off these bushes and I also managed to get the stumps up with this saw.This is one of my smartest purchases and would recommend this electric saw to anyone looking for a lightweight saw with great cutting power.
July 5th, 2010 at 12:00 am
great chainsaw !
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I hesitated with the 4 hp 18 inch blade, which is highly rated, but i went with that one. I can tell you I love my poulan, it is very powerful! It cuts like a charm… I was able to cut trees up to 12 inches in diameter, and I was able to cut a piece of trunk that was about 28 inches in diameter and I didn’t have any problem at all. As with other chainsaws, you do have a little bit of oil leaking, but it doesn’t bother me.
I highly recommend it.
July 7th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Poulan 16″ 3.5HP electric chain saw
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The saw would not pump oil. It was worked on 3 times before it decided to pump.
July 17th, 2010 at 12:00 am
great saw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
i use this saw for odd jobs i do some of my days off from work i have owned a few gas saws in the past this saw is light dosnt smell and has alot of power i use it to cut lims three and four inch thick i have cut a few trees ceder and oak mostly dosnt use alot of bar oil the saw dosnt feel cheap made i have also used it for 2 and 3 hours at a time dosnt over heat one last thing i would buy this saw to trim hedges its to big it has a hard time cutting small lims and twigs but great for lims and trees
UPDATE: 4/6/09 still runs motor is alittle louder than when bought but still a great saw one thing i forgot in the first post when you have to get the chain sharpened just get a new one made and use the oldone as a spare it will cut just like a gas saw