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re: Are poulan chainsaws decent?
Posted on 6/10/18 at 8:17 am to NATidefan
Posted on 6/10/18 at 8:17 am to NATidefan
I have used all three on our farm-
Poulan- was borrowed and didn’t run badly, but I have heard they do no last.
Stihl/Husq- both roughly equal in my mind IF:
You buy a second (and possibly third) chain to swap out when needed if doing big jobs.
Use Gad treatment EVERY TIME.
Buy the expensive chain lube and take a break at least once per hour if going hard to clear out the debris inside the guard.
Watch some YouTube videos and don’t be prideful about it. Learning how to really use the saw, teeth, and make good cuts is worth the time for safety, and will save you tons of headaches from preventable issues.
Poulan- was borrowed and didn’t run badly, but I have heard they do no last.
Stihl/Husq- both roughly equal in my mind IF:
You buy a second (and possibly third) chain to swap out when needed if doing big jobs.
Use Gad treatment EVERY TIME.
Buy the expensive chain lube and take a break at least once per hour if going hard to clear out the debris inside the guard.
Watch some YouTube videos and don’t be prideful about it. Learning how to really use the saw, teeth, and make good cuts is worth the time for safety, and will save you tons of headaches from preventable issues.
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Posted on 6/10/18 at 10:08 am to NATidefan
husqvarna, ariens, poulan, and craftsman are all made by the same manufacturers and use the exact same repair parts and part numbers.
that is about all i can tell you about it so whatever you view craftsman as, good quality or not, then all those brands are the same
that is about all i can tell you about it so whatever you view craftsman as, good quality or not, then all those brands are the same
Posted on 6/10/18 at 10:13 am to keakar
I'll second the ECHO.
Replaced a POS Poulan with Echo and love it.
I typically by from Home Depot, their refurbished items. Great bang for the buck and sometime new.
Replaced a POS Poulan with Echo and love it.
I typically by from Home Depot, their refurbished items. Great bang for the buck and sometime new.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 10:16 am to NATidefan
You mean Poolan?
Posted on 6/10/18 at 10:16 am to ItzMe1972
Best saw for your money is an echo.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 10:16 am to NATidefan
The mass produced ones sold right after Katrina were total crap (might have even been refurbs or whatever shite they could put on the shelves quickly). I think that gave the brand a bad rep in the south. I think they're pretty decent nowadays.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 10:19 am to NATidefan
You can probably find a decent stihl or husky at a pawn shop. Just do not pay what they are asking. Max is likely 50% off.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 10:44 am to tigerbutt
Never had a problem with one and the same carburetor is used on dozens of such equipment, Echo uses them so why no similar complaints about flooding? I bet the service guy says he can tune a saw "by ear" too... 
Posted on 6/10/18 at 11:07 am to Hangit
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I have an old Stihl Farmboss 390. It cranks every time and is really more than I need as a casual user.
Man, those old farmboss saws were heavy as hell! I have an old 029 and I don't even want to use that anymore because it is a damn workout just to cut a limb with it.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 11:25 am to tigerstripedjacket
quote:Using good bar oil is the proper thing to do, but stopping every hour to clean shite out is not. I cut professionally for a few years, and only cleaned them out when I swapped chains or adjusted the bar. There shouldn't be too much in there (even with wet pine). If there is, turn the oiler down on your saw, and change your chain earlier
Buy the expensive chain lube and take a break at least once per hour if going hard to clear out the debris inside the guard
quote:Every now and again, I had to use a 660 to make regular cuts. We had a 36" bar on it. That combo will wear you out quickly
Spankum
My favorite all-purpose saw was my 440 with a 18" bar. That thing screamed, and it wasn't too heavy to use all day. Second favorite would be 193 or 201 top-handle saws
This post was edited on 6/10/18 at 11:29 am
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