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: Glad I Went Electric
Summary: 5 Stars
Guys, be honest with yourselves: how are you really going to use a chainsaw? If you're eyeing a high-end Husqvarna or Echo because that's what the lumberjacks and arborists use, I hear you. I love pro-grade tools, too. With chainsaws, though, you don't necessarily get what you pay for.
I've used gas chainsaws. They're great for felling, limbing and bucking whole trees in places where electricity is unavailable or inconvenient. These days, though, I use a chainsaw no more than once or twice a year, usually for some little job that's just barely beyond the capabilities of a bow saw. When those jobs come up, I can whip out my electric Poulan, finish the work, and put the saw away before you've even gotten the choke set on your gas saw.
That's not to say that this saw won't handle a big job. It will. I had a couple of huge oaks taken down last winter, and saved a bunch of money by telling the arborists to do a "cut and run" - just drop the trees, chip the small brush, and leave the big logs behind. This saw and I had no trouble limbing and bucking pieces up to two feet in diameter.
Customer Review: suoer saw...realy
Summary: 5 Stars
i was VERY dubious of an electric...but now i am a believer. this saw has been awesome. i have cut over a cord of black oak..not a hitch gone wrong..the chain still is sharp. not sure why but my gas saws i'd have to sharpen the chain by now.
the side says made by husquvarna...and a husky electric goes for over 200, so this poulon is a deal...but amazon pricing is like watching abouncing ball fluctuating between 85 and 99...i got mine for 85...and if it ever gets there again i'll buy a backup...it is that good.
i felled a 100' bull pine and it ws like butter. i felled three black oaks, with a diameter of about 30 inches each...not a problem. i even took my little honda 200watt gen on the tractor and used it to power this saw just to see how it would go...granted it was too little wattage on the generator and the saw only got to about 3/4's of its ability, but i bucked up some oak and pine with little issue. a 3000 watt gen would have been better.
i am really tough on my reviews and giving a 5 star is like me giving gold medals to a deserving person...a rare event.
Customer Review: Loud but powerful and agressive cutting!
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading all the reviews here, I almost bought this from Amazon but soon realized that the saw is not selling directly by Amazon thus exchange or return could be tricky. I finally opted for the Poulan Pro twin Craftsman 34118 sells by Sears for the same price(after 10.00 discount) - The differences, the Craftman is all black, comes with 2 Year Replacement Warranty, 90 days Satisfaction Guaranteed, assembled in USA, local store pickup.
The first impression was that this saw is substantial albeit it's an electric - The manual was well written with pro cutting tips - I also bought a quart of Craftman chain saw oil for 5.49 as opposed to Tanaka brand for 59.99 - The motor is very loud compared to my other electric saw - Plenty of power that helped thinning the Incensed Cedar a snap (e.g. cutting 6" diameter branches like butter). The drawback of the design would be the gravity oil feed system(which was mentioned by another reviewer)but perhaps this is a bad design that I can live with since my other saw does not drip but the chain wears out prematurely. The fix is to store this puppy belly up!
Customer Review: Easy to use, light and does the job
Summary: 5 Stars
I had several limbs down in my yard and needed to remove them along with a split maple tree of 8" diameter. I had a 14" Homelite gas chain saw and this was always giving me problems. Besides the inconvenience of having the right gas/oil mixture on hand it was just not enough power except small limbs. After having the gas chain saw sit for 2 years and I could not get it started, I decided to go electric.
This saw was great. Got it home, filled it with oil for the chain and plugged it in. Then started to have some fun. It is quieter than my gas saw. It is about the same weight but certainly lighter than gas chain saws of the same 18" length. The great part is I can start and stop it after I get through with some limbs and not worry about starting it up again.
I was able in the 1st day to breeze through the limbs and the tree. No problems. The oil for the chain is very visible so you can see when to add more. I checked the chain tension and it was good the whole time. And while I did not have to adjust the tension it looks easier to do than my previous saw.
Customer Review: Great value and a real workhorse of a saw.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this saw in July of 2009 and I used it quite a bit until the weather turned cold. It is a real work horse, I have used it to cut down 4 medium size trees, several large bushes and I have cut up 3 very large stumps. The saw does tend to trip the 15 amp breakers when I cut anything more than about 5 inches in diameter, but if I plug it in to a 20 amp circuit it is fine. Also you will need a 12 awg or thicker chord. The saw does not include any bar & chain oil in the box. I did not have to tighten the chain until I cut up the third tree. Since then I have used it on another tree and a friend used it on some large branches at his house. It comes with a tool for adjusting it, or you can use a regular wrench and screwdriver. It also comes with a manual that gives some good tips on how to use it safely. It is loud so make sure you have ear plugs. I also use gloves and safety glasses to prevent problems. It is nice not having to worry if the saw will start up and I think the electric one is lighter than a comparable gas model. I also learned that Poulon is made by Husquavarna.