Poulan Pro (20") 50cc Chainsaw

Bought the first saw and wouldn't start. Returned it, received another, thought I was okay, got the second one, follow all directions, started, ran find for about a hour, then problems began. This is the worst I have ever gotten.

When I call Poulan had to return to a repair shop waited not the store wait a week and got it back. Today it would not start, I have decided never another Poulan for me you buy cheap and you get CHEEP. Spend the extra few dollars and get a better brand.

Froze up after 5 mild uses. Last husky lasted 15 yrs of abuse.

I bought this saw a few months ago, First may I say the stock chain is better served as a Gorilla necklace. No matter what you are cutting, the chain dulls quickly. Also, the chain brake became seized after only 3 weeks. So why the excellent ratings? Generally no saw comes with stock chains that are any good except for perhaps Stihl. Although the chain brake could have been repaired under warranty, who uses them anyways? I disassembled the chain brake and problem solved. The power that this saw has, as well as the smooth running motor certainly outweighs the chain problems. A low profile Oregon chain makes a world of difference. I have owned many brands of chainsaws but none with the power that this saw has.

I bought this saw a few months ago, First may I say the stock chain is better served as a Gorilla necklace. No matter what you are cutting, the chain dulls quickly. Also, the chain brake became seized after only 3 weeks. So why the excellent ratings? Generally no saw comes with stock chains that are any good except for perhaps Stihl. Although the chain brake could have been repaired under warranty, who uses them anyways? I disassembled the chain brake and problem solved. The power that this saw... more

I bought this saw from an online sale going on and felt that for the money, if it breaks, it can't be that much to have repaired. Well, I haven't had to repair it yet and this thing effortlessly melts through trees with its power. I bought it to clear trees behind our home to make a back yard for the family and boy did it make short work of the job. I will say you should purchase a decent aftermarket chain as the stock one is garbage. All in all for the money, you can't buy a better saw.

I have nothing bad to say about the saw. From day one, I put it to use and it's never failed me once! I know there can be lemons, but this saw isn't one of them. Nice torque and easy to start, this is definitely the best bang for your buck!

First off, this is not the best saw ever, but it's a great tool for the money.

It will cut anything you can hug and then some. This saw is for cutting firewood, the big stuff.

Like all the Poulan tools get the Carb adjust tool when you buy it and run ethanol free fuel and it will last for a lifetime.

This is the second Poulan Pro I've had. The first was the 295 20" bar, I bought in 2002. That one was a pretty good saw until recently. It has over 150 hours on it and now needs a complete overhaul. The new one, so far (I bought it three days ago) has dropped three trees, limbed them, and cut them up. The primer bulb is a big help. The chain, as far as I'm concerned, is a good one. After reading the manual and following the instructions about breaking in the saw and the chain, I pulled the cord twice and it started right up. The half the wood I'm cutting is Hickory. Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This is the second Poulan Pro I've had. The first was the 295 20" bar, I bought in 2002. That one was a pretty good saw until recently. It has over 150 hours on it and now needs a complete overhaul. The new one, so far (I bought it three days ago) has dropped three trees, limbed them, and cut them up. The primer bulb is a big help. The chain, as far as I'm concerned, is a good one. After reading the manual and following the instructions about breaking in the saw and the chain, I pulled the... more

If you buy a Poulan Pro 50/20 chainsaw first remove air cleaner and put some gun grease in the groove on the air cleaner itself. There is no gasket and sawdust (which is very fine) will be sucked into carb and down into your motor. Simple cheap fix research and development should have caught this! Also poor engineering in design.

I have called Poulan about this problem and they acted like I didn't know what I was talking about! Any dirt sucked into the motor is bad! I'm still waiting for my check because I have two of these saws and both ran great until carb started getting dirty due to dirt leaking around air cleaner. I figure since I discovered their problem they could at least reimburse me! Lmao! Other than that very good saw. If you have one seal it before you fry your motor

If you buy a Poulan Pro 50/20 chainsaw first remove air cleaner and put some gun grease in the groove on the air cleaner itself. There is no gasket and sawdust (which is very fine) will be sucked into carb and down into your motor. Simple cheap fix research and development should have caught this! Also poor engineering in design.

I have called Poulan about this problem and they acted like I didn't know what I was talking about! Any dirt sucked into the motor is bad! I'm still waiting for my... more

Pros: Terrific saw for the money starts easy and has the "grunt" to cut through most anything you throw at.
Theres a very good reason this and its craftsman sibling sell so well. Not a difficult saw to maintain.

Cons: Buy the oregon D70 chain when you get this saw because the original blade dulls quick, Ive seen others say the same thing and I can verify this.
I sharpened it and kept it as a back up.
Also ive never seen a saw go through bar oil so fast,Trust me this thing loves its bar oil so keep checking and check often.
I wish it had a side mounted tensioner,I have difficulty with my large hands adjusting the tensioner up by the bar.

Conclusion: What your getting for what your paying is what has made this such a popular saw with homeowners. Many of the complaints are from people who failed to perform regular maintenance and even when there happens to be a defect (no one, stihl, husqvarna, echo is immune) the warranty covers it and even when the warranty wears out it is quite easy to get replacement parts.
For the homeowner who needs a bigger saw for the occasional job this first and the Remington rodeo second...also sold by ChainSaws Direct

Pros: Terrific saw for the money starts easy and has the "grunt" to cut through most anything you throw at.
Theres a very good reason this and its craftsman sibling sell so well. Not a difficult saw to maintain.

Cons: Buy the oregon D70 chain when you get this saw because the original blade dulls quick, Ive seen others say the same thing and I can verify this.
I sharpened it and kept it as a back up.
Also ive never seen a saw go through bar oil so fast,Trust me this thing loves... more

When I started the saw the clutch would not engage. I removed the clutch plate and examined the saw. The safety belt would not fit over the clutch and I could not get the saw back together. I took the saw to a former Poulin dealer who could not assemble the saw and agreed with me that it is a piece of garbage.The instruction book is poorly detailed and does not show a clear picture of the assembly.

I bought Poulan Pro PP4218 AV Last November before Thanksgiving (2015). I only use it two weeks in November. Five days last month. the plate behind the muffler broke. Two bolts that won't hold muffler. I tight it up and in few minutes, Bolts keep coming loose. I tight it up eight times in less than half hours.muffler wont stay on, keeps coming loose.

The muffler fell off and hit chain saw and damages. I have to order. If you use lot, you need to change air filter often. PP4218AV runs good only on Ethanol free fuel. Use ethanol fuel will cost lot of problem and must use right measure of oil mix to gas or oil will built up in engine. I only recommend not to buy PP4218A.

I bought Poulan Pro PP4218 AV Last November before Thanksgiving (2015). I only use it two weeks in November. Five days last month. the plate behind the muffler broke. Two bolts that won't hold muffler. I tight it up and in few minutes, Bolts keep coming loose. I tight it up eight times in less than half hours.muffler wont stay on, keeps coming loose.

The muffler fell off and hit chain saw and damages. I have to order. If you use lot, you need to change air filter often. PP4218AV runs good... more