Tanaka (16") 32cc Rear Handle Gas Chainsaw

Once I get the saw started, it cuts well.

This model does not have a primer bulb and the saw takes too many pulls before it starts cold. Even when warm, it takes too many pulls.

CSD RESPONDS: Please make sure you are using fresh gas, and the proper fuel/oil ratio described in your Owner's Manual.

You may want to contact Tanaka Tech Support, toll free, at (888) 482-6252 for tips on starting your chain saw, and/or the location of the nearest Tanaka Authorized Service location.

What a wonderful piece of equipment. I had a little difficulty getting it started the first time, but since then it starts right up, even in very cold weather.

I have been using my Tanaka quite a bit the last couple of weeks, cutting wood for the local boy scout camp. This saw has been very dependable and is a joy to use.

I won this saw at a charity event. I have beat the heck out of it for 2 years. I am not heating my house with a wood burner and this is my only saw. I have not had any issue to date. Starts right up and handles all the jobs I have asked it to do.

Bought this chain saw from Power Equipment Direct. Assembled it and started it up just fine, however, the chain would not move. The safety chain brake was engaged and would not release. Disassembled and reassembled several times and could not get it to release. Finally had to remove the chain brake completely in order to get the POS to run, Tried to see if there is a local service center for Tanaka but their web site is down and would not load. Definitely do not recommend this.

Even new, it never would start, so I sold it at a big big loss...........

Worst piece of equipment I have ever owned! I have been using chainsaws hard over the last 20 yrs, owning a couple different brands. Bought the Tanaka since it does have a good warranty...big mistake. Lots of problems that can only be fixed at the dealer. Last breakdown was the tension screw snapping off! I have never had a tension screw snap off of any of the other saws I have owned.

This saw has been in for repairs 6 times in the last 12 months. Yes I have only had this saw 1yr. Since I rely on heating my home with nothing but wood heat this is not a good scenario at all!! It is in the shop right now for repairs. Was supposed to be cutting firewood this weekend!! I'm located in Canada, our winters are usually not nice.

Worst piece of equipment I have ever owned! I have been using chainsaws hard over the last 20 yrs, owning a couple different brands. Bought the Tanaka since it does have a good warranty...big mistake. Lots of problems that can only be fixed at the dealer. Last breakdown was the tension screw snapping off! I have never had a tension screw snap off of any of the other saws I have owned.

This saw has been in for repairs 6 times in the last 12 months. Yes I have only had this saw 1yr. ... more

Starts easy. Runs well. Not as powerful as my old PowerMac6, but does the job. Only caveat is that it uses too much bar oil on minimum setting and tends to drip bar oil after use. Hard to beat for the price.

The chain saw is to hard to start. Call Tanaka said it was close out on them. But they have no primer bulb and the oiler not oiling. U all told me I cold not send it back. It should be still under warranty.

Plus the package I received did not come manual or the tools to work on it. So all I want is the saw fixed or money back. Tanaka said I can send to them but it 35 for shipping. That ridiculous. That I have to pay for shipping