Poulan Pro 400E 18-Inch 4.0 HP Electric Chain Saw
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Product Details
Manufacturer: PoulanModel: 400E
Product features:
- 4HP Electric Engine
- 18-inch Steel Guide Bar
- Automatic Chain Oiler
- Fully Assembled
- 1 Year Warranty
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Poulan Pro 400E 18-Inch 4.0 HP Electric Chain Saw
Customer Review: Adequate for small occaisonal jobs
Summary: 4 Stars
Poulan is one of my least favorite brands, after buying a Poulan lawn tractor that is hard to maintain and with service centers distant and impractical. However, I figured how could Poulan screw up a simple electric saw, so I took a chance.
That said, I found it to be a simple and lightweight tool that has worked well for cutting up an old corral fence and for trimming branches.
I'm no longer cutting down trees for firewood and my old Homelite gas saw was worn out and clogged up, so I wanted to try an electric chain saw just for trimming.
There is no parts / schematic manual. If something goes wrong, the cost of repair and shipping probably exceeds the value, so buy this with the idea of using it until it quits and then throwing it away, unfortunately.
As someone else warned, if you take it apart be careful. Mine stopped working so I opened it up.
It's fairly simple; the pump that puts oil on the chain is a cute tiny plastic piston that gets pushed as it touches a plastic disc that turns with the chain sprocket and thus bumps the piston apparently squirting a tiny bit of oil with each revolution of the sprocket. Simple steady oiling.
When the back lash safety bar gets tripped, the bar not only turns off the power; it releases a powerful spring that securely tightens a metal band around the chain sprocket, quickly stopping the chain. I now realize that mine had been tripped, though I don't remember any real backlash. I tried playing with the spring to re-set it, but the spring is surprisingly powerful and would be near impossible to replace if I removed it. So I mostly reassembled the saw and pushed the back stop bar all the way forward and the spring popped back into standby position and released the drive sprocket. It had not looked like that would work but it did. There is just enough allowable motion for the spring lever to snap back and forth. I put the rest of the saw back together and it worked fine.
When using it with two 50' extension cords, one of them burned out. It was an older cord so no loss. Unless you have a really heavy extension cord, 100' seems about the maxim usable distance from an outlet.
For light use it seems fine. For me the big benefit is that it has no carburetor to clog up while stored.
Description of Poulan Pro 400E 18-Inch 4.0 HP Electric Chain Saw
Poulan Pro chainsaws provide the latest and greatest features at industry leading prices. Nothing cuts like a Pro. The 4HP 18-inch electric chainsaw (400E) features an 18-inch steel bar and an automatic chain oiler. This item comes fully assembled.Providing cutting-edge features to help you power through jobs both big and small, the Poulan Pro 400E 18-Inch 4.0 HP Electric Chain Saw arrives fully assembled, so it's ready to go right out of the box. Great for yard maintenance and cleanup, this powerful yet lightweight tool gives you the flexibility to cut at various angles without the mess or hassle of gas.
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 A four HP electric engine delivers clean, efficient power. View larger. |
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Powered by an efficient four HP electric engine, the Pro 400E is perfect for cutting firewood, pruning thick tree branches and bushes, cutting through fallen trees, and tackling other around-the-house chores. It also has a lightweight, portable design that minimizes strain on your body, even after extended use.
Electric Power for No-Hassle Maintenance
Because the 400E is an electric saw, it doesn't require priming pumps or gas, which can cause messes and strong odors in your yard. And thanks to the automatic chain oiler and large sight window, it's easy to maintain the proper lubrication level while you work. The 400E also operates at a lower noise level than many other models, making yard work more pleasant for you and your neighbors.
Innovative Features for Precision, Control, and Safety
The 400E includes an 18-inch steel guide bar for precision and control, a comfortable trigger for instant power, and important safety features like an inertia blade brake, anti-kickback bar tip, and a wrap-around handle to help protect users from injury.
Double Insulated for Safety
For additional safety, the 400E is double insulated to help protect against electric shock. Double insulation construction consists of two separate layers of electrical insulation instead of grounding. As a result, if you use an extension cord with your saw, it can be plugged into any standard 120-volt electrical outlet.
The 400E is backed by a one-year warranty.
About Poulan: Diverse, Powerful Yard Maintenance Equipment
The Weed Eater, Poulan, and Poulan Pro lines of yard maintenance equipment are backed by a long heritage of innovation that traces its roots to 1944. From powerful riding mowers, lawn mowers, and tillers, to trimmers, blowers, snow throwers, and chainsaws, the Poulan name is synonymous with a dedication to quality and maximum effectiveness. These products utilize the most robust engines from the industry's leading suppliers for long lasting operation. The sheer power of a gas two-cycle handheld will help you get the best looking lawn in the neighborhood, while Poulan's line of electric trimmers, blowers, and chainsaws tackles those clean-up jobs around the house.
What's in the Box
Saw, scabbard, bar, chain, warranty card, and manual.
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