Poulan Pro PP4620AVX 20Inch 46cc 2Cycle Gas Powered
 
| Heavy-duty chain saw can tackle the big jobs. 2.8 cu. in. DuraChrome extended life engine has Super Clean air filter system, dual counterweight crankshaft. Features 20in. long bar, gear-driven automatic chain oiler, quick-adjust chain tensioning system, anti-vibe handle. Includes carrying case. U.S.A. Chain Saw Type: Gas, Bar Length (in.): 20, Cylinder Displacement (cc): 46, Oil Pump Flow: Automatic, Low Vibration Handle: Yes, Tool-Less Chain Tensioning: Yes, Case Included: Yes ....read more $179.99 $259.99 
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January 13th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Not PRO
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I have a very old Poulan 3400 that has worked well over the years. This saw is not in the same category. I looked on the box to see where it was made, and it did not say. It said “assembled in USA” which I found out meant made in China. The saw worked OK at best the first time I used it, but would not run right the next day. I have other “real” saws (Stihl, Husqvarna), and only bought this to see if it was as good as my old Poulan. This saw is so low in quality I took the bar and chain off and threw the power head in the garbage. It is not even good enough for “occasional” use. You would be better off renting a real saw than throwing your money down the drain on this junk.
January 17th, 2010 at 12:00 am
money for nothing
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I bought this chainsaw with the realization that it’s low price meant that it would not last long. I only had to remove 2 large tree stumps, each about 8 foot tall. If the chainsaw lasted through that I would be happy. Before ordering I called up amazon.com customer support to be sure it had a warranty. It had a 2 year warranty so I ordered it. A month or 2 after it arrived I took it out of the box to use it. I would start with the easier ear tree and then go on to the tougher oak, or so I thought. I bought a new gallon of gas and put the supplied 2 stoke oil in the gas then filled the chainsaw with bar oil. It started up ok, not too much trouble for the first time. As others have mentioned the chain keeps coming loose so I would check it every minute or so and re-tighten it. It cut good enough at first but after a hour it started loosing power and dying. I checked the spark plug, it was ok, same for the air cleaner. I assumed at this point that the carburetor needed adjusting but there was nothing I could do about that. I called up amazon.com and they told me how to print a receipt and take it to a service center.
From here on out the experience goes downhill real fast.
As would be expected the service center was primarily a lawn mower shop. The minute I walked in the door with the poulan chainsaw they demanded a $40 deposit. I tried to tell them this was a brand new saw under warranty but they would not take it otherwise. They told me they would refund it after poulan paid them. I didn’t want to drive across town to the next service center so I paid them and left it. 5 days later they called me up to tell me the saw was ruined. The cylinder was scored from lack of oil. They told me that poulan pro company had decided that it was my fault and they were not going to honor the warranty. I tried to tell them that I had no control over that. The oil is in the gasoline. They didn’t care.
Poulan wouldn’t pay them for the evaluation either. There went my deposit. I was now in the insane position of paying these people to tell me that the warranty was worthless.
This purchase has left me very bitter.
Upon further investigation I came across the observation that the reason these saws burn up so frequently is because the “top talent” at poulan decided that the cheapest way to meet the new EPA requirements is to adjust the carburetor lean. The oil is in the gas. If the gas is lean then the oil is also lean, so the motor burns. It happens beyond your control. Poulan assumes you are not going to hire a lawyer for this so they just tell you to piss off.
I can think of no other product where you have to pay them a deposit for a warranty repair. The “service center” knows poulan won’t pay so they know in advance to bleed you.
Poulan pro is a complete waste of time and money. With this rant I now put the whole ugly episode behind me. It’s not worth any more stress or aggravation. Apparently I have to give them at least 1 star for a rating, I would rather give them 0 stars. This company deserves to go out of business.
I just bought a stihl. A 20″ stihl cost over twice as much as a 20″ poulan but they are only sold from the dealer, which is also the service center. They assure me their warranties are real.
January 20th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Why change it
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
The saw is of medium grade. Maybe even a little light on the power for larger trees. The chain adjusting system works OK, but the knob to tighten the bar is just not sufficent for extened use. I used a Dremel to router out the cover so I could use a second nut on the other stud. I now use a nut on both studs, like every other saw I’ve owned, and this eliminates the bar movement that causes the chain to loosen up. Just another example of trying to build a better mouse trap that doesn’t work. The design guy should try another line of work.
January 22nd, 2010 at 12:00 am
Great saw for the money
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This has been a great saw and have had no problems with the chain tensioning system. The first time I used the saw I had to tighten the chain a couple of times but since then it has held perfect. In fact it’s worked much better than the old style I have always used in the past. I’m not sure why so many seem to not like this feature and the biggest names in the business are using an almost identical toolless chain adjustment system. A week spot is the plastic adjustment wheel (it’s plastic on the Husqvarna and Stihl also from what I can tell) but it can be purchased online for under $2.00 not including shipping. Another week spot in my opinion is the cheep air filter. The saw does a great job of keeping dirt and debris away from the filter but it would be a good idea to order a replacement or two which can be had under $3.00 from poulan. After cutting a dead rotten 20″ tree some dirt and grime did make it’s way somehow through the filter though most trees won’t be so nasty to cut through.
Now to the bright points the saw runs like a top and always starts first pull once started the first time and even a cold first start has never take more than 5 pulls minus the couple of times I forgot to turn the ignition on first. The saw also has plenty of power for felling trees or cutting firewood. If you use on a very regular basis I’d recommend a Stihl or Husqvarna and if this was a comparison to them I’d give it a 3 and them a 5 but for what it is meant to be I give this saw a 5 because it has performed flawlessly in the ice storm cleanup in my area. Replacement parts are cheap so if you do tear something up it’s not going to cost a fortune to fix.
To keep this thing running always use fresh gas or at least make sure the gas has stabilizer in it and even then should never be older than 12 months. Make sure the air filter is in good shape and I’d go ahead and order a couple extra and also get the plastic adjustment gear part #545090501 it will add almost nothing to your order and could save lot of cursing if you accidentally put too much force on it and strip the gears. It takes a screwdriver and a couple of minutes to replace it. I will admit that part should be metal but at the same time the force required to tighten the chain should be well within the limits of the plastic part just don’t over tighten or force it.
Most people don’t know that these saws also have a forged crank and connecting rod, Husqvarna inspired clean air system to keep saw dust out of the (cheep) air filter, and the durachrome cylinder. The engine on this saw is strong and revs easily without hesitation and have not had problems with it bogging down at all. Yes I’d rather have a more expensive saw but this one is more than I need and can’t justify spending more.
January 25th, 2010 at 12:00 am
There is nothing wrong with this saw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had this saw several weeks now and have had absolutely no problems at all. I had to tighten the chain only once. Like one of the other reviewers said, be sure you fill the oil tank with 30 weight oil like the manual says. Don’t use anything thicker.
The saw is well balanced, light weight and starts on the 1st or 2nd pull. Maybe Poulan has corrected the problems but I can’t see where all the complainers are coming from. Again this is a very good saw for the money. It is great for medium duty use by homeowners. If you are cutting firewood for a living then you need to buy a professional saw for at least twice the money. If not,then this one will serve you well.
February 1st, 2010 at 12:00 am
Ice Storm 2009
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had this unit for a little over a week and I have had no issues. I have cut limbs, trees over 18″ in diameter, cut through ice, wet trees, and amost non stop for hours other than to add fuel. I am not sure why the reviews are so bad, but for the price, this one is a winner. I do understand and take to heart some of the other reviews, but hey, for a sub $200 chainsaw, you are not going to get a professional Stihl. From out of box, to adding oil and a oil/gas mix, and to starting, things went really smooth. No issues with looseing of the chain and when i tightened it according to the instructions, it worked fine. Cuts like a hot knife through butter and again for under $200 why complain? If you want something that it superior, spend $500 and buy a professional chainsaw. This one says Pro, but it is an intermediate but decent machine. It has paid for itself with helping friends and neighbors get their driveways and lives back in some order, so for me it gets 5 stars.
February 5th, 2010 at 12:00 am
You get what you pay for…
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Poulan saws are cheap, and the quality reflects that.
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The chain oil pump gear is nylon, and prone to stripping.
Parts are inexpensive, and available – but do you have time and knowledge to repair things like oil pumps and anti vibe springs.
I’ll spend more and get a Stihl or Husqvarna from now on.
February 14th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Cuts Well
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
It appears to be a good design with the exception of the clutch cover which is difficult to attach properly. The saw cuts amazingly fast and the chain retains sharpness longer than I expected (I have used the saw for about 2 hours so far). Power is sufficient for a 20″ bar. If I had to make a purchase decision again, I would still choose this saw for the price/performance ratio. The included case was an unexpected bonus.
February 24th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Maybe if it was free I could deal.
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The chain tensioning system is awful. It kicks the blade off and I spend more time fixing then cutting. Runs find but feels cheap and flimsy. Not something I trust to have cutting at full speed near my body. I’ve had a Homelite, Stihl, and Craftsman and they all make this look like a dangerous kids toy. I am back to using my 16″ as it cuts faster and it’s solid.
March 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 am
Good Saw but had a few problems.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Been working cutting down a lot of pine Beetle kill off in the mountains of Colorado. I have used this saw for a few years and have worked great.Starts every time and is very clean running. The tool less adjustment for the chain broke after a year. The adjustment got bent up. I just bought a new saw from Husqvarna 357XP. If you pay more money for a saw you get a lot more.Also wear safety equipment.
Check out http://www.usa.husqvarna.com/products.aspx
March 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 am
Pay cheap, get cheap.
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
It’s better to approach this saw with low expectations. The first thing you notice is that the body is all plastic. As noted elsewhere even the tightening knob is plastic. I’ve gone through one knob in a few months and bought two spares. The bar clamp doesn’t lock the bar down so the chain flies off easily. DON’T take the bar off because lining up the lug with the hole is a challenge. The air filter is an expensive but flimsy plastic-and-gauze assembly that loads up quickly and tears. Even if the filter isn’t torn dirt gets through the rinky-dink gasket under it.
But what do you expect when you pay under $200 for a 20-inch saw? I’m shopping for a better saw. I’ll keep this one for emergencies.
March 5th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Poor Quality Chain Adjuster
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
First I want to point out I purchased this saw from a local retailer but since I look to Amazon for customer reviews I thought I would share this. I purchased the saw to cut 3 cord of wood and at first I loved the saw, it sliced its way through tree after tree but after a few hours of work the plastic wheel ‘no tool’ chain adjuster broke, the wheel would spin and spin but the pin/thread rod didn’t move. I figured it was a fluke so I went to my retailer and exchanged it.
When I got home I went right to work, filled it with gas and oil and started it. I hit the gas a few times to warm it up and when I let off I heard a PING and a cling cling cling… sounded like a metal bur from the manufacturing process broke off and was stuck in the fly wheel. I shut the saw down, inspected it and started it again, the sound was gone. After about 30 minutes of cutting I notice the chain was loose so I shut it down and tried to adjust. The ‘no tool’ wheel just spun and spun so I took the cover off and noticed the chain / bar adjustment pin was snapped off! That was the PING, cling cling I heard when I first started it.
Needless to say this saw is NOT for serious wood cutters because the cheap components don’t last, one didn’t even survive the first start.
March 15th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Good saw but one major negative
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Just bought this saw today am returning it tomorrow. After several hours of cutting I’ve decided that it is a nice saw for someone cutting a few branches on occasion but for someone who cuts logs into firewood length on a consistent basis it has one major problem. The chain adjustment device just does not work. Over about 4 hours I had to tighten the chain over 20 times and the chain jumped off the bar 3 times. Very dangerous!!! I’ve had many chainsaws over the last 30 years and this is absolutely the worst chain tensioning system I’ve ever used. No matter how tight you turn the big knob it goes out of adjustment quickly.I also noticed that for a 46cc engine it seems to be light on power for a 20 inch saw. It does the job but when cutting a log 16-18 inches in dia. it bogs down alot.
March 18th, 2010 at 12:00 am
New Poulan Pro PP4620AVX
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought this saw today. I had two trees down from heavy winds this past week, both were big pine trees. Filled up the oil and gas, and went to work. The saw sliced through the 1st tree like hot butter. This chain saw starts with one easy pull. After half way through the 1st tree I had to tighten the chain. Once I figured out how to tighten the chain, it was a piece of cake. If you use a little common sense, and you won’t have any problems. I like the safety features of the saw, and its light weight so it won’t wear you out. This Poulan has enough power to handle medium size jobs.
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:00 am
Designed by Dilbert Marketing Department
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
No primer bulb, so it took a lot of pulling to get gas into carburetor when new; and by a lot of pulling, I mean sweating and cussing lot of pulling. After that, it starts with a few full-choke pulls followed by a half-choke pull.
The no-tool chain adjustment is bad, very bad. You have a plastic knob (which is, no doubt, destined to break) to tighten a single bolt to hold the bar. It isn’t enough to hold the bar, so the chain is constantly coming off the bar. I removed the plastic knob and replaced it with a regular nut. The stud for a second nut is there underneath the plastic cover; so I chiseled and drilled away the plastic to allow the use of the second nut. Much better now.
It is interesting that the plastic housing covers the spark plug and wire (something you might want to get to), but the muffler is fully exposed for you to burn yourself (probably while fiddling with the chain).
The anti-vibration system is some springs that are between the handles and the motor. The problem is that if you are pushing down at the end of a cut, the springs do their spring thing and flip the bar into the dirt, thus dulling the chain … at least we hope it is the dirt and not your leg.
On the positive side, the motor has reasonable power for a non-commercial saw. Oil and fuel use are modest, and the fill holes are easily accessible.
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:00 am
Works great…. NO problems!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just read the review before this one and am surprised. I have owned this chain saw for nearly two years now and it has worked very well. I have given my saw a LOT of use as well. By reading the previous review, it sounds like David (the reviewer) forgot to put oil in the oil tank. Without oil, the chain will stretch and need constant adjustment – on ANY chain saw. With proper maintenance and operation, ANY chain saw will work quite well. However, if you don’t operate it properly and follow instructions, you won’t get the desired results. Many of my neighbors have watched me using my Poulan chain saw and have gone right out and purchased one for themselves. And, after purchasing Poulans for themselves, virtually all (5) of them are VERY happy. The Poulan isn’t a Stihl (which is probably the best saw around). However, for the money, it’s one of the best saws you can get your hands on. By the way, both the bar and the chain it comes with are made by “Oregon Chains” – the leader in bar and chain technology! I run my saw at an altitude of 8800 feet, in Colorado, and it runs well despite the altitude. The only thing that they could improve on is the High and Low jet adjustments. They pretty much make it so that, if the jets need any adjustment, then you should take it to a dealer. If you know how to make the adjustments, then it’s normally an easy thing to do. However, you need a fairly special tool (rather than a small screwdriver) to do it on this chainsaw. If you aren’t in to making such adjustments yourself, then this shouldn’t be a matter of concern for you. The saw does run VERY clean, and without smoke. It starts right up every time it’s used, and I’ve never experienced any vapor locking (which is pretty common on 2-cycle engines). The anti-vibration handles are also very nice and makes using the saw and cutting wood a lot more pleasureable. The saw also works as well cutting horizontally as it does if you are cutting vertically.
March 30th, 2010 at 12:00 am
poor chain tension design
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I have never written a review before but after using this piece of junk I felt compelled to do so. I own a smaller Poulan saw and liked it enough to buy the bigger one. The 46cc starts and runs great, no problem with the engine at all. It’s the chain tensioning device that makes this saw really frustrating to use. Someone decided to “improve” the time tested method of tightening the chain by turning a screw, to this new plastic adjustment dial thing that you don’t need tools for. It doesn’t work! The adjustment never holds and I have to retighten the chain about every 15 minutes! I thought it was because the chain was new and needed to stretch but I have been using it for sometime now and the problem is getting worse. On more than one occasion this device has allowed the chain to come off during operation, a dangerous and anoying situation that caused damage to the chain and the saw housing. I spend more time fixing this saw than using it. I was a big fan but now I will not buy another Poulon. I wish they would have stuck with the old design which worked just fine and this would be a great saw. I guess Poulon never heard the old saying “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”.