Poulan Pro PP3516AVX 16-Inch 35cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Anti-Vibration Chain Saw

Comment: I have used this chain saw twice (about 4 hours total) and could not be happier! Saw starts very well per instructions and cuts like a dream. Make sure to mix the gas and 2 cycle oil as required and always use the proper weight chain oil, and you won't go wrong. This was just another super purchase through Amazon.

Comment: Having once enjoyed cutting wood in the backdrop of Maine and Wisconsin, I was a bit suspicious about what my new Poulan Pro could do. But after working the primer, chock, and adjusting the chain ever so slightly, my new tool worked like a charm. I used it again this morning to trim out a pine tree here in CA. I do wonder, however, if those parts will stay together, for when starting it, the chassis seems to shake more than I anticipated.
Keep in mind - it seems a far better machine than the one I bought 20 years ago for just about the same price!

Comment: This is the best saw for the money out there. Runs great for the smaller projects.

Comment: I have owned this saw 1 week and I am already buying a new bar. I think for light use this is a fine chain saw but I thought it would handle a few cords of wood for just one winter. On the upside the saw always starts easily and the motor runs well. On the downside, the bar is very wimpy and susceptible to heat/bending damage. Also, the hold down screw will not tighten sufficiently on my saw - I have to frequently re-tighten the chain to prevent it from falling off. Yes, chains will naturally loosen when they get warm but this saw is simply not holding the bar in place. The oiler seems to clog very easily so I have to keep a constant eye on that as well. I would return the saw if I had bought it locally but I don't think it is worth shipping back. I have talked to 3 people this week who own this saw and all have had chain and bar problems. Maybe the replacement bar from Oregon will be better quality than the original (or maybe not), but I am still stuck with a poor adjustment mechanism for chain tension. I was so close to buying a good saw (stihl farm boss or above) but I just needed a saw for this winter. Only slightly older Poulan saws are much better - I have used several of the older ones without any problems. I am really amazed that this saw has relatively good reviews. I have owned several chain saws over the past 30 years or so and this has been the most troublesome of the bunch by far.

Comment: Ordered this item on Sunday using the normal ground shipping and received it on Wednesday. I never owned a chain saw before so I read the owners manual and followed the instructions. The saw worked perfectly with no drama. I believe it is a fantastic light duty saw at a very reasonable price.