Poulan Pro 400E 18-Inch 4 HP Electric Chain Saw
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Poulan Pro 400E 18-Inch 4 HP Electric Chain Saw
Customer Review: Great saw for large oak logs.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent tool. I have had it for five months and use it frequently. I cut large amounts of oak firewood all year around, some of which is two and more feet in diameter. This saw just keeps going hour after hour. Plenty of power. You just don't have to worry about it.
I also cut a fair amount of lumber. It will cut through a 2x12 like it were wax.
The electric motor is perfect for my style of constant stop and start cutting--no having constantly to restart a gas motor. The chain uses oil liberally but that is ok with me--the well oiled chain seldom needs re-tensioning even after heavy use.
I live in Houston and even here, electric chain saws are simply not available locally. Amazon was the only game in town for a good selection of electric chain saws.
It arrived in a few days. It is plug and play. Replacement chains are readily available at Lowes/Home Depot--although it took me days to discover this. This is my first chain saw--I had no idea where to go for replacement chains.
Now we both know.
This is a great boy-toy. At a great price. I would love to have received it as a gift . . .
Happy sawing.
Customer Review: Great performance and value
Summary: 5 Stars
First off, know that this electric is the Consumer Reports #1 of the genre. Those folks know more than me, you or any other Amazon reviewer. So, take that for what it's worth.
In practice, this saw has more than enough power to take down small to medium trees. Any job that is large likely will necessitate a gas-powered saw. The automatic chain oiler works so well that you don't notice or think about it. The chain itself will require attention, especially early on, to ensure it stays tight and doesn't slip off. Manufacturer does not recommend using an extension cord longer than 100'.
I've read several reviews that suggest electric being much better than gas from an environmental perspective, but if you're cutting down trees, does it really matter what kind of saw you're using? As long as you don't use your saw to ignite a tire fire, I think you'll be OK with a gas or electric.
So, if your workload is only moderate and you'd like to save a few dollars on an electric as opposed to a gas saw, this one is perfect. When I shopped (April 2009), Amazon had the best price on a new saw. Some used saws are available on other sites, but saving money that way is not a trade-off I'm willing to make.
Customer Review: Worth its weight in gold (well, maybe not gold)
Summary: 5 Stars
Right out of the box this saw impresses. Filled the tank with oil (about 8 oz.), and felled/chopped 2 30' trees in about 20 minutes.
It really likes to drink the oil, it used about 3/4-7/8 of the tank in the process of taking the 2 trees down and making firewood.
The chain needed tensioning every few minutes, but it was easy as any other saw. It came with a T-handle tool with a socket on one side and a flat headed screwdriver on the other. I expect the chain to stabilize shortly.
The stock chain isn't very aggressive, but it doesn't slack at cutting speed either.
Just make sure you have plenty of oil on hand (2 qts for a long day of cutting) and a spare chain handy.
Have ordered the case for said saw (poulan case.. it DOES NOT FIT in the Northern Tool / Husq cube looking case (tried at Northern tool today)).
Edit:
Having ordered the Poulan "Fits All" case, it does not, in fact, "Fit All."
It may "fit all" gas powered units.. but.
The case needs to have part of the innards removed so the saw fits down inside sitting neatly. It's not hard to remove, a simple razor knife does the job, but it's annoying.
Customer Review: WOW! an electric chainsaw that really does an AMAZING job
Summary: 5 Stars
Poulan Pro 18-Inch 4 HP Electric Chainsaw #400E
I have 2 acres behind my house that needed to be cleared of about 50 trees ranging in size from 6" to 24" diameter -I hope to be able to attach photos to prove this-
This chainsaw is amazing, I was able to fell 43 HARD WOOD trees in less than 16 hours of work. So far the only problem I have had is the oil is not feeding properly to the chain (I was using a standard chain and bar oil and switched to Poulan's brand and that is when I started having the problem ??) But because it is under warranty I am able to take it to a place in town to have it repaired (I live in a very small town and this is a great benefit).
Anyway, I have been so impressed with this chainsaw and have told many friends about the product and where to get it for under $100! Worth every dime and more! NO TAX FREE SHIPPING!
I have even used it with my generator when I got too far from the house for the cords to reach with no problems whatsoever.
For the money you can't beat it.
I really don't think you will be able to find a better product for the price.
Customer Review: whaat a saw
Summary: 5 Stars
i was just looking around for a saw to cut some trees around my yard that had gotten to big for comfort and i came upon this fella. when it arrived i just took it out of the box, read the instructions ans was off to fell my first tree in a matter of hours. by the way, this was the first time i was using a chain saw, much less to be an expert at cutting trees.it worked like a dream. i could feel the power and effort being exerted by the saw and realized how much work this was saving me had i decided to use an axe or hand saw. soon i was saying 'tim--berrrr' thanks to the well written manual and efficient saw. i would have never expected an electric chain saw to be this good...it really is....perfect for all your round the house cutting needs....
the oiler works well and i was surprised that 1 quart of oil allowed me to fall and cut to pieces, 6 trees 12-15 feet tall and at least 9-11 inches thick.
what i am also pleased with is the fact that i can start and stop the saw safely without any effort unlike a gas powered saw...not forgetting the burden of the additional oil and gas to have it run....
i totally recommend this saw..... i wish the blades never got dull though....lol