Blue Max 14" & 20" 45cc Combination Gas Chain Saw

I love this saw but would like to know what fuel filter fits it and where to get it.

I think this is a good chain saw for the price. I've been using mine for a few years. If you only need to cut a few trees a year and you do some basic maintenance on the saw, you will probably never have much trouble. When it was new, lots of power and pretty smooth operating and starting.

I have always had the touchy brake issue and trouble starting it when hot. Additionally, beyond normal maintenance, I have had to replace the oiler twice (once for not working and once for being very leaky) and the bar studs. I had probably cut down a couple hundred trees before I started seeing these issues.

Parts are a bit hard to find, but you can get them factory direct and their representatives were always helpful. The last few months it's been running rougher and rougher. The isolators have started to fail and the power is starting to fall. It finally pretty much fell about in my hands when I was using it the other day so I'm going to go with a bit heavier duty model this time.

I think this is a good chain saw for the price. I've been using mine for a few years. If you only need to cut a few trees a year and you do some basic maintenance on the saw, you will probably never have much trouble. When it was new, lots of power and pretty smooth operating and starting.

I have always had the touchy brake issue and trouble starting it when hot. Additionally, beyond normal maintenance, I have had to replace the oiler twice (once for not working and once for being very... more

I ordered two of these chainsaws...kept one and gave the other to a friend. I've used mine serveral times and had very few problems with it.

It usually starts within 4 pulls (that includes the initial one with the choke way out and then back in for the initial warmup period). I've only used the 20" and it has great cutting power. I now use it as my primary saw when I'm out in the forest.

Only dig out my Husqvana when I have something real big to cut. Two minor problems: 1) When it gets hot after about 45 minutes usage, I sometimes have trouble getting it started again. 2) Went to change the chain...put on a new 20" chain and it wouldn't fit because it was too long/bar too short. Fortunately, I had a spare 20" bar, put that on along with the 20" chain, and all worked well.

The company should seriously consider putting a bar/chain on their product where they can get spares that fit other major brands.

My friend hasn't used his saw yet, so if he doesn't like it, I will buy it back and use it myself.

I ordered two of these chainsaws...kept one and gave the other to a friend. I've used mine serveral times and had very few problems with it.

It usually starts within 4 pulls (that includes the initial one with the choke way out and then back in for the initial warmup period). I've only used the 20" and it has great cutting power. I now use it as my primary saw when I'm out in the forest.

Only dig out my Husqvana when I have something real big to cut. Two minor problems: 1) When it... more

First time starting took about 15 minutes and numerous tries. Cut with saw about 10 minutes and stopped. Next attempt to use, I tried to start several times but saw never started. Tried on several more occasions by using instructions on the saw and in the book. Saw has never started again. Reboxed saw and returned it.

Like one of the other reviews have trouble with 20" bar and alignment wants to side track . Very hard to get information from manufacture as to cross reference on parts like spark plug after my local hardwares help after a week of asking we were able to find out what Champion spark plug we could use to replace the Tourch spark plug that comes installed and that nowhere listed in any parts books. Was going to buy a second unit for back up but did not do so as when I bought mine it came with a free case does not even mention the case now and I really wanted it as I ran over the case I had with my truck in the woods. As far as the chain saws performance I like it. Like the other reviews, when I first got it hard to start, felt I had made a poor decision to purchase this saw once I went to the champion spark plug end of problems. Saw runs great and out cut my Husquvana. Will I recommend this saw, absolutely, note one trick I found from other folks is I go to the local airport and buy airline gas, it is higher octane and does not collect moisture like gas at the pump. Burnt my Husquvana up because octane was not high enough with gas bought at the pump in my location (I live on a island with one gas station and one grade of gas).

Like one of the other reviews have trouble with 20" bar and alignment wants to side track . Very hard to get information from manufacture as to cross reference on parts like spark plug after my local hardwares help after a week of asking we were able to find out what Champion spark plug we could use to replace the Tourch spark plug that comes installed and that nowhere listed in any parts books. Was going to buy a second unit for back up but did not do so as when I bought mine it came with... more

I purchased this 18" Blue Max Chain saw 2 weeks ago. I have cut quite a bit of oak trees with it since.

It starts within the first few pulls and runs perfectly. The 45cc engine has plenty of power, similar in size to the bigger and much more expensive Sthil saws.

The chain brake is too touchy as it snaps to brake on its own for no reason. But so far, overall, for the money, I am satisfied with the saw.

CSD RESPONDS: You may want to call the folks at Blue Max directly, toll free, at 800-348-5004 x6691for advice on adjusting your chain brake.

I purchased this 18" Blue Max Chain saw 2 weeks ago. I have cut quite a bit of oak trees with it since.

It starts within the first few pulls and runs perfectly. The 45cc engine has plenty of power, similar in size to the bigger and much more expensive Sthil saws.

The chain brake is too touchy as it snaps to brake on its own for no reason. But so far, overall, for the money, I am satisfied with the saw.

CSD RESPONDS: You may want to call the folks at Blue Max directly, toll free,... more

Nice Saw cuts well but will not Start once it gets hot. Very dissapointing.

I tried everything in the manual but have to let it sit for a half hour after refueling or it will not start.

CSD RESPONDS: Your saw comes with a 1 year Factory Warranty, so just give the folks at Blue Max a call. They will be able to walk you through some simple troubleshooting, or refer you to Authorized Service if need be.

Be sure to have the serial number of your saw handy when you call; they may ask for it to set up your records.

Nice Saw cuts well but will not Start once it gets hot. Very dissapointing.

I tried everything in the manual but have to let it sit for a half hour after refueling or it will not start.

CSD RESPONDS: Your saw comes with a 1 year Factory Warranty, so just give the folks at Blue Max a call. They will be able to walk you through some simple troubleshooting, or refer you to Authorized Service if need be.

Be sure to have the serial number of your saw handy when you call; they may ask for... more

Well, It Cuts Wood! For the Price of the Saw I Would Say It Was a Good Deal. Having Some Alignment Issues With the 20" Bar, I Have to Tweak It When I Tighten It Down or Else It Is Off Track and the Chain Wont Rotate Freely. I Leaned Into a Good Size Tree and the Plastic Handle Broke, Retro Fit With Duct Tape to Continue to Use It. Runs Good, Vibration Is Easy, No Problems Starting Like I Read From Others.

The Bule Max I received leaked gas and chain oil right out of the box . The gas leaked so bad it made a dangerous situation. The chain saw would not run so I had to take it to my local small engine shop to get it fixed runs good now.

the change brake keep coming on when running i email the co. they sent me a new one

other then oil mix is hard to find the saw is strong and fast cuttings

I got this bluemax when the earthqake hit. I had to buy a new saw becuse my old one did not work. Iwas in ahurry walked in the store to buy a saw. I am person who looks for abargone .I like trying new things that comes out.This saw was alsome.

I had a 100 year oak tree that cam down. If this saw was as good as the person in the store said it was this will be a good chance to find out. My buddy and i started on this tree.I did not relise how big it was till we started.I thought i bought too small of a saw.But i was wrong.

This saw was a 14in the power was great and smooth.We took 27 pick up trucks of wood from this tree.It seemed to run for ever on the an oil. My buddy had his saw and wanted to try mine.He said that it looked like mine was doing a better and faster job .So he try it and was amazed.

It took us three weeks to remove this tree. Any boddy that cuts up trees knows that you dont cross cut well i did and this bluemax did not slow down. I put things to the test and i was amazed with this.This saw was easy to use and with veary amount of kick back.

I got this bluemax when the earthqake hit. I had to buy a new saw becuse my old one did not work. Iwas in ahurry walked in the store to buy a saw. I am person who looks for abargone .I like trying new things that comes out.This saw was alsome.

I had a 100 year oak tree that cam down. If this saw was as good as the person in the store said it was this will be a good chance to find out. My buddy and i started on this tree.I did not relise how big it was till we started.I thought i bought too... more