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 Great Electric Chainsaw August 18, 2008
Having worked in logging for 25 plus years and owning other electric chainsaws over the years for various projects around the house. I at present time own 3 other smaller electric chainsaws. I bought this Poulan Pro 18 inch chainsaw to cut some larger trees that the bar and chain would barely reach through from one side of tree. This chainsaw has plenty of power to cut through the trees with no trouble at all. If your chain is sharp, you will have no problems at all with this chainsaw. I was totally please with it's operation. I recommend this chainsaw to anyone that needs a electric chainsaw without the mess of a gas powered engine.
 Lightweight and convenient August 14, 2008
I have a gas Stihl and had a gas Poulan that I discarded because it wouldn't start and stay running. This has as much power as my gas Poulon and is much more pleasurable to use - light, no pulling a starter cord, doesn't quit running when I carry it up the ladder,etc. Bought the Stihl after I wore out the sprocket on the gas Poulan during the 2004 Florida hurricanes and replacements had all been snatched up. I'm keeping the Stilh in case of another hurricane but find myself grabbing the electric Poulan for any cutting around the house - and it uses my leftover bars and chains from the gas Poulan. If it had a hard case, it would be nearly ideal.
Great Deal on Poulan Chainsaw! August 11, 2008
This saw is perfect for my needs... 18" blade with hefty motor for electric saw. I use it for cutting up downed limbs from old silver maple trees, and it works perfectly. The price was very good and the saw has worked great!
Surprised August 10, 2008
I've never been one for choosing an electric tool over it's gas version. My experience with electric vs. gas generally has shown how limited the electric versions are. So I read many of the reviews for this particular model and decided to buy it. I needed something between a hand held bow saw yet didn't want to spend the money on a gas chain saw.
The use would be very limited and that's not a good thing with a gas saw. The price seemed reasonable and it had enough reviews to make it credible. Turned out to be a good decision. Something a lot more useful than a bow saw yet could easily sit on a shelf for a long time. Put it to work immediately after I received it on couple of six inch diameter limbs and worked every bit as good as a gas one. Really quite impressed and satisfied.
Good for my first electric August 10, 2008
I've always used a gas powered Homelite so I was a little wary of an electric, but the convenience factor took over--I never run out of gas, I never have to pull a starter (my Homelite's starter cord kept coming out). Surprisingly the Poulan is heavier than my old Homelite, which is why I only gave 4 stars (plus, I really need to be aware of where my extension cord is so I don't cut it in half). Otherwise it is great--cuts well, acts like a regular chainsaw. I did buy from Amazon rather than a discounter, private party, or refurbisher because some of the other reviewers indicated that their saws just quit working at some point. Amazon has a great return policy. I'm knocking on wood but, so far, it's working great!
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