Poulan Pro Chainsaw Ppb3416

Quits after one tree or sooner. This product is not for a home owner unless they want to spend some time mixing correct oil & gas ingredients or bringing it to be serviced to keep the darn thing running. This was a Christmas gift and all that should be necessary is gas and oil. Submitted a case for support to return this item (after 3 uses) and all they do advise to go to a local dealer. Called the dealer, they don't do warranties, but they have a heap pile to use for parts if you want to give it to them. I used to think Poulans were the best, but they are for professional who love their tools, not someone who wants a product to simply run without the needed attention of making sure the saw has the proper ingredients/maintenance to STAY running. After 3 trees, this is going to the recycle bin.
My 14in electric chainsaw can out perform this gas poulan saw any day of the week and was less than half the price of this Poulan.
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first off, any negative comments about this saw on other sites are probly made by people who have never even started a 2 cycle engine or are professional loggers or tree trimmers.i have used poulan saws since i was a kid (20 years ago) cutting firewood for winter in arkansas. got mine in the mail and put the bar and chain on,gassed it up ,poured bar oil in, greased sprocket on bar,started on second pull, warmed up a few seconds and full throttle cutting wood posts. This saw is not for loggers, it's for the average homeowner to trim their trees or cut firewood for the winter, and will last you for years if you take care of it like you would your car. keep your chain tight and sharp,change your chain and bar when wore out, and the saw will last you a long time. $95 with shipping is alot cheaper than somebody telling you to buy a stihl or echo for $300 when this saw will do the job you need it to do,what more could you want?

I received this model by mistake, it wasn't what I ordered but I didn't want to screw around with a return as I needed a saw. Following all instructions, it started right up and after two years now it still starts as when new. I use it for occasional fire wood and trimming and it has always got the job done. My only problem has been that it will occasionally die at idle but it will start back up easily. The oiler throws plenty of oil, it runs, it cuts, and I didn't pay too much. Maybe I'm lucky for a change!