Factory Reconditioned Poulan Pro PP4620AVX 20-Inch 46cc 2-Stroke Gas-Powered Anti-Vibration Chain Saw

I've read numerous complaints about the "tooless" tightening system that this saw is equipped with, and yes, it is a badly designed system (plastic parts that should be made of metal strip out too easily).

However, if your saw is under the two year warranty, chances are that Poulan will replace the tooless system with the traditional system that uses a screwdriver for chain tightening absolutely free. I called them on a Friday, got the old-style part by Tuesday. Saw works great now and tightening of the chain is still really easy.

If you're having probs, contact Poulan or go to [...]. i couldn't be happier with mine.

When I first purchased this chainsaw, it was a monster. It "chewed up", everything and anything I threw at it. But after the 3rd use, the chain loosed up sooner, and was difficult to tighten. Soon, after cutting one piece of wood, the chain would literally dangle from the saw. It was quick to fall off the bar, and I stopped putting up with it after the chain fell off the bar, and hit my leg causing a serious injury. I took the saw back, and the store where I purchased it said they have received multiple complaints. Please, don't buy this saw. Do your research, and put your hard earned money towards something that will last.

Pluses:
- The unit arrived and appeared brand new, never used.
- Fired right up on the first try.
- More than enough power to get through everything I've tried to cut.

Minuses:
- As received, the nut retaining the blade clutch was loose so tighten this if you plan on running the engine much before cutting.
- The "Tool less blade tensioning system" is a joke. Frankly, it's an incredibly bad design and unsafe.
- I bough the saw knowing this as most of the new Husqvarna/Poulan and Sears Craftsman have this feature also so I went ahead and ordered the old tensioning system from Poulan (P/N #530054819). Even with the added cost I still saved a lot over the cost of a new saw.