Poulan P4018 18Inch 40cc 2Cycle Gas Powered Easy

Wild colors and superb performance system helps tame any cutting task. SuperClean? engine performance system for increased power, longer air filter life and reduced fuel consumption. Features easy starting, 18in. bar length, wide handle spacing and gear-driven automatic chain oiler. 2.5 cu. in. engine. Fully assembled; includes carrying case and cutting chain. U.S.A. ....read more
$159.99
$159.99
  • Perfect for light cutting and most jobs around the yard
  • Super Clean Air Filter System - extends the life of the air filter
  • Gear driven automatic oiler
  • Primer bulb for easy starting
  • Vertical cylinder design

Average Customer Rating

  3 out of 5
Poulan

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32 Responses to “Poulan P4018 18Inch 40cc 2Cycle Gas Powered Easy”

  1. S. Evenson Says:

    I wouldn’t even give this one star if I didn’t have to…
    Rating:1 out of 5 stars
    I HATE this chainsaw.

    Poor design, crappy plastic breaks on it. I used it for a month and then the clutch went out on it. Like other raters, my chain won’t move now so I have to go out and buy another chain saw.

    WORST MONEY I EVER SPENT ON SOMETHING.

    I ended up spending twice as much on this Makita, but it was completely worth it.

    http://www.amazon.com/Makita-DCS510-18-Commercial-18-Inch-2-Stroke/dp/B000TML120/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1260542592&sr=8-5

  2. Gergely Zaruba Says:

    Worst tool of mine ever
    Rating:1 out of 5 stars
    I bought this chainsaw at Home Depot in 2006 on a black Friday sale for $100. After using it for ten minutes, the starter mechanism crapped out. Sometimes it helps to knock on it but most of the time I have to take that part apart to make it usable anymore. After about an hour of use the carburetor died. A plug inside the carb came out and it could not be fixed. I ordered a brand new carburetor for it but it still does not run. STAY AWAY from this tool!

  3. JC1 Says:

    Light cutting only!!
    Rating:3 out of 5 stars
    I just bought this saw, it started and ran fine. I took it the wood pile out back to try it out; it cut the smaller pieces alright but when I introduced it to a larger cut of wood (14″ dia. pine), it just didn’t have the power to go through. It bogged down and did not perform at all.

    I then proceeded to drain the oil and gas and take it back as it is not suitable for my needs.

    For light use, I think this saw would probably suffice. For anything above light use, you may consider investing the money in a more substantial saw……which coinicidently is what I’m going to have to do.

  4. Alex Allias Says:

    Great Saw But…
    Rating:4 out of 5 stars
    The Poulan 4018 is great saw in general. I bought mine for $100. The Poulan 4018 has a strong engine, starts easy, balanced fairly well, cuts great. The only drawback is in order for the saw to be reliable (and it will be) you need to keep up on the maintenance constantly. There needs to be bar-chain oil in the saw at all times. You will quickly stretch your chain and ruin your bar if you cut to long with no oil. Tap it off each time you re-fill the gas. Keep your chains sharp (if you see smoke when cutting your chain is dull or you are out of oil). Check the chain adjustment each time you refuel as well. Lubricate the pull-starter pully wheel when it starts to feel tight. Also it is best if you learn how to adjust a 2 cycle engine. (You will need a special driver to adjust the mixture screws) That way you can keep this saw running great for a long time.

    All saws require maintenance but If you want a saw with less maintenance you will be spending more money then what you would spend on a Poulan 4018.

  5. Sailor Says:

    Good starter saw for once a year trimming
    Rating:1 out of 5 stars
    When I first purchased this saw I thought it was a great saw. It was good for a few small trees. Was a bit hard to start but I did not have much experience with chainsaws so it seemed like a good saw. If you are a once a year trimmer for fallen trees this saw will work OK but if you have WOOD to cut for heating I would advise not buying this saw.

    Last year I tried to cut some 18+ logs with it and it took for ever to cut the logs. I had to cut about 4 cords and it took a long time to cut stuff up. I barrowed a friends saw and it made this wildthing look like a toy. His saw convinced me to buy a real saw.

    The key is dealer support. If you have a problem with the saw who will fix it? If you get it on line you can not just take it in and have it fixed.

    There are some great makers out there and if you buy from them you will get a real nice saw for maybe $100 bucks more than a wildthing but you get dealer support. This wildthing is a throw away saw so when it breaks chances are it is not worth the money to fix it. The best way to find a realy nice saw is to get onto some of the logger sites and follow their advice because they use them everyday and can match you with saw that will meet your needs. I am very happy with my new saw based soly on their recomendations.

    That being said here is my review of the wildthing. Great cheap saw for trimming once for twice a year. So what is the difference between this saw and a saw meant for cutting firewood. The wildthing has a very small chain with very small cutters. This makes the saw very safe for the first time user but the teeth only can remove small pieces of wood. That is why it takes so long to cut. The bar is too long for the power of the saw. I thought they would not have a long bar unless it had the power to pull the chain. There trick is putting on a chain that has very small teeth. It is sometimes very difficult to start. If it was warm and sat for more than 10 min. it would simply not start. This saw vibrates the crap out of you. When I would finish cutting my hands would tingle. Real saws have springs that seperate the motor from the handles. My new saw has the vibration of a leaf blower which is very smooth. My oiler started leaking very badly and at that point I was ready for a real saw.

  6. Joel A. Loeffler Says:

    Chinese Junk
    Rating:1 out of 5 stars
    I had this saw for about two years and used it a total of about 30 minutes. I have used a lot of chainsaws (Stihl, Husky, Echo, Dolmar, and others). This is the worst chainsaw I have ever had–poor balance, erratic running, everything of very poor quality. Get something else. I just threw mine in the garbage.

  7. C. Parsons Says:

    Good for the money
    Rating:4 out of 5 stars
    I’ve owned mine for about 6 years now and it’s still running strong. It’s not without issues, but most are easy enough to overcome.

    The sprocket cover is plastic, do not overtighten the chain tension lock bolts or you will crack the cover and have to replace the cover.

    The original chain expands too much when hot allowing it to spin on idle or derail. I replaced the chain and it has been much better since.

    The automatic oiler got blocked up one time and I had to clean the oil path with a pipe cleaner. It’s been good since then however now leaks oil in storage. I try to put it away empty if I can.

    I had the chain brake seize once. I removed the cover and cleaned it up, it’s never happened since. I think there was a build up of oily saw dust.

    It starts easy enough, usually only needs half choke unless it’s rediculously cold. Turn choke off after 10 seconds. No problem idling.

    If it’s tuned correctly there should be plenty of power. Cut up a 30″ oak tree that had fallen on the property by making cuts from opposite sides. I lightly sharpen the chain after 4 hours of service to keep it running efficiently.

    No, it’s not a professional grade saw (I think the bright green and purple tells you that) but it will give years of light service if you look after it.

  8. Larry Beach Says:

    great saw for the money
    Rating:5 out of 5 stars
    I feel some of the reviewers have some expreience problems, One issue I can see here is Poulan doesn’t spend a lot of time setting these up,

    I have owned mine since about 04 or so bought it used for $50.00.

    I use mine nearly every day cutting firewood. If you own one of these you had better know how to set the carb, align the bar and chain,

    Mine used to start very hard untill I replaced the spark plug.. no more starting problems, It had some ideling problems so I reset the carb,

    Here is how..

    Start it and warm it up, Give it full throttle and turn the hi screw clockwise untill it ran at the fastest rpm, then I backed it off untill it just started to loose some rpm, If it dogs down right away turn it the other way.

    next I set the idle so it would keep running, then set the low adjustment screw so that when you “punch it” it starts to dog down by turning it clockwise, next turn it back untill the acceleration is smooth,

    you want it to idle but not turn the chain at an idle.

    (*****A general rule of thumb is set the screws about one full turn open

    to begin adjustment.(do not tighten the screws down tight it will probably mess up the screws or the needle valve seats.

    This is for the low and high adjustment screws, the idle screw is another thing)*****

    I went to an Oregon chain and have no problems with it getting too loose too soon,

    If the chain jumps off, look for the alignment, make sure it is straight from the bar to the sprocket, also look for a worn sprocket!

    The issue of some of the reviews and no power could be an improper fuel/gas mixture, too much oil and it will smoke badly and not have rpm and power, too lean and it will run like crazy… until it locks the engine up.. (sound familiar?)

    NEVER USE ETHANOL (gasahol) KEEP YOUR GAS CLEAN!!!! I filter mine before I mix it, Poulan suggests synthetic oil,

    NEVER EVER USE CAR MOTOR OIL, OR MARINE OIL!!

    If storing it for over 30 days use a fresh tank of gas and stabilizer,

    or you can drain the gas out and start it up and let it run untill it quits, Good luck, I hope this helps

    BTW I did have to replace the oiler, it cost under $10.00 for the parts and took about 20 minutes.

    I just bought another new one on clearance from EBAY for under $100.00

    including shipping and a nice hard plastic case… I just could not pass up the deal with the good luck I have had with this one..

  9. Matthew Krause Says:

    I’m suprised at some of the reviews I see here
    Rating:4 out of 5 stars
    I’ve owned a Wild Thing since either ‘02 or ‘03. It’s been through dozens of cords of wood in that time. I’ve never had any trouble with it. It always starts right up. I don’t step on it to start it though. I pull the choke to full, push the primer about 3 times, hold the saw in my right hand and yank the cord with my left hand. If it doesn’t start on that pull, I push the choke back in and pull again, it usually starts then. I’ve not had trouble with the chain constantly getting loose that I can recall. I just cut two cords of firewood with it the end of this summer and I just used it to cut some railroad ties today. It’s got good power for a consumer saw, and will cut fairly quickly with a good sharp chain. I think mine may be ready for a new clutch, it seems to be slipping more easily than it used to. Price for new clutch and bell is $20 from Sears Parts Direct FYI. It is by no means a professional saw, but it gets the job done for me.

  10. M. Parent Says:

    Poulan, is ok, earlier one is better…
    Rating:1 out of 5 stars
    I bought a Poulan back in 2005, square box type, & this newer model is more round, & it doesn’t run as well as my old one…had thought that the new one would be the same platic chasis type, but nope…needed to replace the starter housing on the old one, & hoping the new one would serve as a nice “parter” or when my old one became decrepit, switch back the starter housing & then use the new one. Fired up the new one, & was embarassed, as the machine WOULDN’T Stay running…it would start, but I’d have to gun the engine in order for it to stay running, it won’t idle…my old one idles waaay better…WHAT GIVES?

  11. R. Attleberger Says:

    Decent saw
    Rating:3 out of 5 stars
    I have owned a wild thing for 2 years now. The only major downfall that i have is its lack of power. I dropped mine down to a 16″ bar which helped it out alot. So my advise is if you are planing to use this saw quite often as in my case to cut firewood every fall. Dont buy it go with a stihl or a husky. They will serve you much better!! as i am looking for a better one now!

  12. Cat Meister Says:

    Very Good for the Price
    Rating:4 out of 5 stars
    I’ve had this Wild Thing of mine for 5 years now. I bought it for only $135. I live on 6 acres and have plenty of need for a chainsaw. Yes, it is not a Stihl but it also does not cost $400. I have used this saw both for cutting down trees from 8in to 18in in diameter & 15-ft to 50-ft high to cutting up tons of honeysuckle (which also can be large as many trees). It works great! And, I have never had a breakdown. Yes, the chain sometimes needs adjustment more often than some models but only after constant use for 2-3 hours. Big deal – you have to stop & turn a screw in a few turns.

    I have dropped this “thing” numerous times twice from a good height and no breakage or other problems. I think many of these reviwers who gave low marks simply need a course in how to use chain saws. If you make cuts properly with it, maintain & clean it properly, & replace the chain when it gets dull you’ll likely not have problems. It always starts very easily in any weather and is overall a great buy for the money.

    UPDATE: It’s been another year and this “Thing” is still going strong. I’d change my rating to a *5* if it would let me. I have cut down & cut up 12 more tall trees since my initial review and have had no problems at all. It was cutting a little slower and I replaced the plug & the cutting bar (first time in 6 years) and it cuts like new. Don’t know how this item only gets a collective rating of *3* – must be lots of people who don’t know what they’re doing and/or don’t know how to maintain a piece of equipment. This “Thing” has started fisrt time every time for 6 years!

  13. B. Frizzell Says:

    For my needs, it is awesome.
    Rating:4 out of 5 stars
    Today is a sad day. the clutch on my wild thing has frozen up. It made it through 3 hurricanes and mega yard clean ups. I have 6 very mature trees in my yard and a dozen mature bush/mini trees. I put this saw through hell. I left gas in it for a year (AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP!!) I paid about 150. Got my money out of it. However, my needs may require something alittle more heavy duty. If I had to pull this thing twice to start, it was because I did not get a good pull on the first. One time I left it idling on the ground in the back yard when I went inside to deal with the kids. I forget about it, came back out later and it was no longer running. I could not crank it afterwards. The problem was that it idled until it ran out of gas. (once I filled it up, game on) My lawnmower probably could not do that.

    The original chain works good. All the new chains I put on there would derail on big limbs and needed alot of adjusting.

    I have the wild thing blower also, very nice. Never a problem.

    In summary, Wild thing survived Katrina, Rita, but died in Gustov. If you use a chain saw once a week, spend the money and get a nice one. If it is just a weapon in your shed for storms and annuall projects. Money well spent.

    I give it 4 stars because it died after 5 years. I believe the part to replace the clutch is $15 at Baileys. I do not feel like spending all day to fix a $150 chain saw when I need a more heavy duty one any way.

  14. T. Noon Says:

    Good value for the $$
    Rating:4 out of 5 stars
    I’ve owned this saw for 5 years now. It only gets occasional use throughout the year. I have never had any real issues with it. Still runs strong. The pull cord does stick every once in awhile, but a sharp tap to the side frees it. It’s a little finecky when at idle (stalls sometimes), but other than that I’ve cut more than my fair share of wood over the years for the $150 I paid for it. For being one of the most inexpensive saws on the market and for only ocassional use, I recommend it. If you’re going commercial or clearing acres, I would spend the extra cash for a more appropriate saw.

  15. aenima49 Says:

    Poulan Wild Thin 18′
    Rating:4 out of 5 stars
    Picked this up at the local home center. Actually my 3 year daughter picked it out for me, mostly based on the color. If you properly care for and maintain this saw it will work just fine for its intended use (around the house). If you work on a crew that cuts trees all day, or you fail to properly maintain and care for your tools then you will be disappointed. This saw goes through a lot of bar oil! Which is fine with me if it keeps it lubed and cool.

    The only issue i have with it is there is apparently some kind of proprietary tool needed to adjust the H and L carb settings, or you can rip the case all apart and probably do it by hand. The saw would not stay running for me at first, which I later found from their customer service personnel is due to the recent additon of ethanol to the gasoline. They said to take it to a service center, of which there are plenty locally, and have it adjusted. I can keep it running well enough now and will take it in as soon as i get a chance.

  16. Brendan Getchel Says:

    Anemic, weak, hard-to-start, limited usefulness
    Rating:2 out of 5 stars
    All of us have experienced the old adage “you get what you pay for.” Unfortunately, I keep deceiving myself into thinking that “this time will be different.”

    Wrong… again.

    Why I expected a $150 chainsaw to be sufficient for my general yard-work needs is just another demonstration of my own idiocy.

    I’ve had the 18″ “Wild Thing” for roughly a year now, and have “used” it many times to fell trees, cut up fallen trees and branches, and take off some larger branches as well. If your needs are very modest — like cutting off 3-inch branches or felling very small trees, then the “Wild Thing” might service you satisfactorily. Starting the saw can be hit-or-miss. About half the time it starts quickly — from around 10-15 pulls for cold-starting with choking, where the other half of the time becomes a battle between the saw and your personal stamina (the saw usually wins).

    Power is very anemic. I tried it out on an 18-inch tree and some larger fallen branches and it is very easily over-matched. I went through three chains this weekend, not because they were dull but because they keep falling off, and yes they’re installed and tensioned correctly. The bar height is simply too small/thin. It had an impossible time cutting up a medium-size pine in my yard that had succumbed to high winds.

    Solution? I went and purchased a Husqvarna 455 Rancher, and after 30 minutes the difference is painfully clear. It went through the 24-inch stump like the proverbial hot knife through butter. It’s three times the price, but I get the feeling that the 455 will be my last chainsaw for quite a while.

    So, for VERY minor tasks, if you can get it started, the cheap, plastic “Wild Thing” might function satisfactorily. However, since you just never know what you will ask of it, I can’t recommend it. Don’t cheap out — skip the cheap consumer Poulans and get a Husqvarna, Echo, or Stihl. You’ll immediately realize you made the right decision.

  17. mikeb Says:

    Last saw standing today
    Rating:4 out of 5 stars
    I bought my wild thing at a local large retailer for a spring cleanup project. It performed perfectly well at that task. Then the saw sat for over a year with me doing nothing to it. Today I went over to a habitat for humanity site and did a *lot* of cutting with it. The saw started right up even with the year old gas in it. 3 guys brought saws and at the end of the day the wild thing had won over all of them. One guy had a higher end poulan and remarked that my wild thing had a lot more power than his saw did after he used it for a few minutes. At the end of the day the wild thing was the last operational saw on the site, and this was after it had been in use all day. I did notice that the chain requires frequent attention and adjustment which was no big deal. One of the guys there said “it looks like the green chain saw won the day”. I’m guessing that maybe there has been some engineering changes since some of the earlier reviews were written; my wild thing seems to be a great saw and i’m 100% happy at this point.

  18. M. Stephens Says:

    Decent saw
    Rating:4 out of 5 stars
    I bought this saw online because we had a state record ice storm with lots of tree damage here in Oklahoma in December 2007 and all the local stores were sold out of saws.

    I’ve owned a wild thing before and used it for 3 years on an occasional basis, cutting about 3 ricks of red oak wood per season. So far, I’ve got about 20 hours on this saw and it still works like a champ. I’m using it to limb and cut some 12″ to 15″ trees completely down into firewood.

    A tip for those who wrote bad reviews – if this saw ( or any other ) is hard to start, try this: Choke full on – pull one time. If it doesn’t start put choke half on – pull one time – if it doesn’t start choke all the way in and pull one time. This has never failed for me. When the weather is really cold, after it starts let it warm up a bit.

    Bottom line – decent saw for the money. If you cut wood for a living or want a saw that is more forgiving of those who don’t have the apptitude for getting to know the tricks to making this saw start and run well, then buy a Stihl. They are excellent saws for about 4 times the price.

    Happy cutting!

  19. Liz M. Daves Says:

    Hard working awsome saw
    Rating:5 out of 5 stars
    I have owned my Poulin Wild Thing chainsaw for several years and have never had any trouble with it. I have always cleaned it after I was done with it and sharpened the blades and it has never failed me. I wanna say I bought it about 7 years ago, we have 5 acres so as you can tell I have used it quite a bit. We just had an ice storm come through 2 weeks ago and it still is running strong but I did notice that the rope pulley was starting to slip, so I took it apart and noticed that the plastic pulley was starting to get really worn and it was slipping on the bolt it turns to start it. I went to the Poulin website and started to check on replcement parts. I found the plastic pulley with the spacer that rides behind it and also the trigger lock ( somebody else broke it) and with shipping the parts came to a whopping 27.00. I have used Echos and Stihl chainsaws before and yes they are great saws but for the price and preformance I have recieved out of my Poulin I think I will keep it.

    I forgot to mention that like the other reviews I too noticed that with the original chain that I also had to adjust it alot. I bought a new chain about two years ago and now I rarley ever have to adjust it.

  20. Amatek Says:

    Poulan is JUNK
    Rating:1 out of 5 stars
    This piece of junk would NEVER idle – had to be constantly restarted. Leaked oil all the time. Broke the SECOND time I used it. It’s a $150 paperweight. Called the local Poulan authorized service center – they said that they were not currently repairing Poulan, because they seem to have trouble getting paid by Poulan. They also said that they are all made the same way – J-U-N-K. Never again.

  21. Dook Says:

    Cheap
    Rating:1 out of 5 stars
    Plastic start/off lever. Plastic choke lever fits loosely. Plastic reset lever.

    Poor design, has the foot pad on the right side so you have to use your left hand to start it – MOST OF THE WORLD IS RIGHT HANDED POULAN!

    I used it everyday for a week and a half and then the clutch went out on it. Chain won’t move now so I have to go out and buy another chain saw.

    You can bet it won’t be a Poulan…

  22. Pete's Picks Says:

    Have to agree
    Rating:1 out of 5 stars
    I have to agree with most of the other reviews here. This has to be the worse saw on the market. I didn’t get an entire tank of gas through this saw before it stopped working. Started fine and ran great but the chain just stopped turning. I’m not sure if the chain brake broke or what happened, it went back the next day. I bit the bullet and bought a Husqvarna. On the good side the retailer gave me 10% off the new saw for my troubles.

  23. Robert C. Butler Says:

    Junk
    Rating:1 out of 5 stars
    This chain saw is the biggest piece of junk that i have ever owned. I bought this saw 14 months ago and it is shot. I will never own another Poulan or Electrolux product again.

  24. Shilzad Says:

    Not even a 1 Star Chainsaw
    Rating:1 out of 5 stars
    This is a terribly designed chainsaw. I have had the same issue of constantly having to adjust the chain. In order to have the proper tightness of the chain, the bar literally has to hit the clutch drum sprocket. And the chain brake is just stupid. The clutch never disengages. The drum is held “tight” by a tension ring. This bogs the motor down and makes the saw shut off when the brake is engaged. If you know any thing about chainsaw safety you know that the brake should be on anytime you are not making a cut. Oh, and the brake doesn’t even hold after you’ve used the saw for a few months. Don’t waste your money. Go buy a Stihl MS250. I use one on a daily basis at work. I’m also on an Emergency Road Clearing Crew. We have 3 Stihls…

  25. Jimbo Eller Says:

    You get what you pay for…
    Rating:2 out of 5 stars
    I recently bought this from a local hardware store. Initially, I was very pleased with it. I had no problems with starting the saw and it felt good ergonomically. After using it a couple of times, I had plenty of problems with the chain coming off. I keep having to adjust the chain, put the chain back on, etc… This last weekend, I somehow jammed up the cylinder so the sprocket won’t even turn. I ended up using a bow saw; it took about the same time. Next time, I will spend the extra money for a good saw (Stihl, Husky, etc.).

  26. T. Priesz Says:

    Hard starting, otherwise runs good.
    Rating:2 out of 5 stars
    Idles nicely, but is very hard to start when the engine is cold! Needs to be primed multiple times between attempts. Very frustrating, especially in the fall abd winter when then engine cools back down even while refueling.

  27. Hobart S. Jones Says:

    totally dissatisfied owner
    Rating:1 out of 5 stars
    I received the Poulan P4018WT “Wild Thing” gas chainsaw as a gift last Christmas and have used it a total of 10 times, the reason being it WON’T START most of the time! This is the hardest starting gas chainsaw I have ever used. It was obviously cheaply made. Poulan should be ashamed. DON’T waste your money on this piece of junk!!

  28. R. May Says:

    Very Disappointed
    Rating:2 out of 5 stars
    (My review is for the yellow Poulan Pro version that seems to have been discontinued, but upon inspection I believe it to be essentially the same saw.)

    I purchased this saw in the spring from one of the big-box stores and have used it several times. I’ve taken out two fairly large (14″+ diameter) trees on my property along with several small ones. Like one of the other reviewers, I found that the chain needs constant adjustment. I realize that a new saw needs this more than one that’s broken in, but it’s still too much. Also, the starter pulley kept sticking on me, leaving the cord hanging out, and it’s a huge pain to fix (the pulley is cheap plastic).

    When it works, the saw cuts fine. It starts reasonably easily and has plenty of power. The saw is fairly easy to handle and has decent ergonomics for occasional use, even light firewood-cutting. However, it’s cheaply made and evidently cannot stand up to even moderate use. Sure, it’s less expensive than a Stihl or Husqvarna with similar specs and features, but it’s MUCH less saw quality-wise. Also, buying from a chain store with no service makes it a major pain when yours breaks, as mine did.

    I ended up severely damaging the saw (my fault, not the saw’s) and instead of fixing it, I decided to purchase a new one. This time around I’ll spend the extra dough for a Stihl, from a dealership that can actually work on it.

  29. Joseph M. Mattimore Says:

    awful product
    Rating:1 out of 5 stars
    Plastic everything. Console broke when I tightened screw. Chain bar needs constant adjustment. Starter cord often jams and you have to take it apart to free the cord. Rarely starts cold. Chain kicks off all the time, as the bar does not hold steady. Choke slips and does not hold position at full and half choke. This is the epitome of cheap junk thrown together. I have spent more time fixing and trying to start this piece of junk than I have cutting. This is a cheap saw but adds credence to the ole saying: “penny wise and pound foolish.”

  30. Mo-Te Says:

    Great saw for the money
    Rating:4 out of 5 stars
    I bought this saw for general use around my yard. For the money, its a great saw. I used it all day yesterday and it ran great. The only flaw I found was a cheap pull-cord setup that you need to be careful with. The pullcord housing and fly-wheel is all made of plastic…so I can tell Ill have to replace that at some point. Other than that, the saw runs great, and does a great job. FYI the saw does NOT come ready to go. Make sure you tighten the bar support bolts and add all the fluids. Great saw just to have at the house for occasional use.

  31. Anonymous Says:

    Block Buster
    Rating:5 out of 5 stars
    Hey my Daddy says “To the new users of chainsaws.
    The Poulan wild thing is the real deal. “
    It is easy to start, lite to handle and can cut clean and quick.
    Usually I do not rate products however, this equipment works.

  32. Anonymous Says:

    wild thing
    Rating:5 out of 5 stars
    Good name for the saw.wild thing run’s great.It cut’s very good and handles very well.especially for the price you can’t beat it.I love mine

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