My grandpa has this same chainsaw! He’s had it for a few years and hasn’t had problems with it. It works great for cutting down dead walnut trees. He passed about two months so now I operate it. It’s a fun chainsaw to use!
I just put this exact chain saw on layaway at a pawn shop today. I'm glad I saw this. I like you my friend for being real and down to earth. No tech jargon, just straight to the point. DIY for life...
I have the same saw. Had it for about 3 years and love it! It's a great cheap saw that cuts really well when you step it up to a bigger tooth chain. It cuts as good as my brother's huskie for a 3rd of the price. I'm sure it won't last as long but we shall see.
Most of the time people have trouble starting 2 and 4 cycle small engines is because they only start it when they need it. You should see my calendar, every July and January: 1) Start and run chainsaw. 2) Start and run generator 3) Start and run water pump (July only, hard to pump water in January here). All the things I only use occasionally get started 2x per year no matter what and I let them run a bit.
Great! I just bought one of these tonight for 100. The guy won it in a raffle, and had no need for it. Brand new in the box. Came with the hard case, and an extra chain in the box! Thanks for posting this video.
These are great saws for the money. After several uses, they tend to become hard to start, as they are tuned very lean from the factory. Richen up high and low speed screws as necessary and they will start right up and run great. Use good oil at 40 or 50:1 and they will run forever.
If you run a pre-mixed (canned fuel) 50:1 ethanol free, never ethanol fuel, they stay easy to start and fuel doesn’t age and collect moisture half as fast.
I bought a Poulan pro 18" saw in 2000...I've used it to cut firewood every year since. It's a little hard to start sometimes, but easy to replace fuel lines and gaskets. Just bought a new 18" Poulan about a week ago to replace the old one for $149 at Lowes...
Just bought one of these. First chainsaw purchase. I plan on knocking out a half rotted tree. Looks like she'll be just about what I need. I'm also gonna knock out a smaller tree and bush. Awesome video!
I just bought 2 this black Friday and I was just looking for a video just like this before I star having some fun on my property, bye bye black Jack trees, and I really enjoy watch your video thanks 👍
I had a older 4218A, it was one of my favorite saws. I had it for three years. never had a problem with it. My best friend needed a saw and loved it so much, he bought it from me for 90 bucks. Its been a year and a half later and he still limbs and bucks logs with it. He blushes when he mentions that saw. I would buy one again in a heartbeat but I have my older Husqvarna 340 and 353. Husqvarna has made Poulan since 2006.
Great story. I'm always amazed at people's strong opinions. Certain subjects, like chainsaws, brings up the, this brand is great and this brand is junk.
Some people argue, just to argue. The majority of those folks have little to no experience with a chainsaw. There's lemons with all brands, its just the luck of the draw but few and far between.
Best tip for these saws>>>>Gap the spark plug to .030! It will start all the time and it will run better.Adjust idle mixture IF the saw doesn't stay running..Mine NOW RUNS GREAT!
Thank you for the video...i did buy this saw and your video was a blessing...i did the exact same thing you did..i wanted a smaller one but at that price I couldn’t pass it up...we do have a big saw but i hate handling that monster....so i settled on this one and bought mine for $99 dollars too....I’m off to try it out...perhaps i will be back with an update for you...but thank you very much!
I think you'll like it. It's not fast with it's basic cutting chain. And it idles a bit ruff. But it's well worth $99. I'm working on a chain sharpening video for Sunday.
I have 2 old stihl saws and I use them a few times a year. I always pour the gas out of the tank and then I crank a let it idle and even choke it a bit when it starts to die. Once it runs out of gas and dies I remove the spark plug and shoot an ounce of 2 cycle oil in the cylinder, refit the plug and pull the cord a few times to lube the rings. I have went over a year without using the bigger of the 2 and it always cranks up without issue. To me, fresh gas for a saw is like fresh fruits and veggies for me.... I have owned poulan, craftsman and they were pretty good saws for the price. For $99 bucks you made a good purchase.
I bought this exact chainsaw about a year and a half ago. I believe Poulan Pro is a division of Husqvarna and seems like a really nice saw for the price. I felled a few big pines with it, cuts like butter through pine. I even didn't do anything to store it over winter, it fired right up this spring. For little stuff I use a pole saw attachment on my Echo weed whacker.
I bought one in 2019 at Tractor Supply for $99. I find that it is cold blooded & takes some time to warm up. But once it is warm it seems to cut really well. I have already replaced the original chain because most of the teeth became damaged. I don't remember cutting any metal metal in any of the trees I've cut down or cut into firewood. So I now have a Oregon S62T chain on it. I did notice that it eats a lot of bar oil. So I check the level about every 5 to 10 mins. I did talk my brother into getting one when they were on sale.
I bought the same chainsaw, had it for a few years and I love it...no problem at all, at the end of the season, I just empty out the fuel..great tool..simple and reliable,
I just bought a refurbished one a week ago for emergencies and cleanup after Dorian. PR4016 but the engine sticker says 42cc. Running 32:1 premium, starts 2 pulls cold Everytime, Hot starts no problem. I replaced the chain with a 63PS3-56 Stihl chain ( and boy she cuts!), gapped the spark plug at .030, when I first checked it it was bellow .015 it didn't even fit my gauge. It's been keeping up with the Husqvarna 440 we run at work filling the wood shed. Very good investment, got it on sale 100$ Canadian plus an extra 30$ for the new chain and file. By no means a pro saw, but a good backup or first saw.
I did do it i got the exact same black friday deal ended up buying the display model it was the last one left and i purchased the same tractor supply hat for $3 lol. Also i replaced bar and chain with oregon advance cut and full chisel chain and let me tell ya! It really woke that saw up i cut the same size logs you cut in a quarter of the time it took with bar and chain that came on it
I bought the same one for $150CDN, I use 40:1 Husky oil and chain oil and changed to an E3 plug, it runs like a top now with zero hesitation, fires in 1-2 pulls on choke then one more off choke to run. Just ordered an Oregon chain and bar which will make it much more efficient. It’s crazy how much difference a chain alone makes with ease of cuts instead of just wasting time and fuel. Cheers
But I have a pre mixed 50:1 gas that I got with my chainsaw and I am very very confused. That is all I got. I bought a PoulanPro PR3816 today. Do I just pour it in to one hole? There are silicone "pipes" all throughout the inside where I looked and don't want to screw it up. I know more about lawn mowers. On the manual there is something about bar oil and gas, but I have a 50:1 pre-mixture that I bought with the chainsaw today. So what am I supposed to do? Do I have to buy something else? Do I just use what I have? I need some help. I have all the other answers I need but this one. And yes I know what I'm doing otherwise. I'm a strong independent black woman and I don't need no man, I will never depend on a man again. The only thing is I just have a question if someone could tell me what to do about this gas and oil thing? That's all. Thanks, friends! I gotta cut some trees down! No sense in paying crooks to do what I can do for my mother myself!
There are two tanks. One is for the fuel and the other is for the bar oil. They are clearly labeled. All the little pipes (tubes) you see are so the saw can operate in any position.
I bought one yesterday at a pawn shop for $100. It looks brand new so i bought it. Havent operated it yet. Wanted to make sure i do the mixture right and all before i tried. You did this video pretty good and i saw what i needed to see to understand my chainsaw. " This one in particular." Be safe out there.
I bought on at tractor supply for 50 that someone brought back that needed a pull rope and the carb needed to be agested to idel and I think it's the best 50$ bucks I've spent took me about 45 minutes to get it going
I have the 18” and 20” both came from a tractor supply sale. Honestly I love how easy they are to start I have a wood boiler so I go through a bunch of wood. I’m on my third year with the 18” saw and year 2 with the 20”.
Use the cs 36 and 42 versions both have paid for themselves times over Now 4 years use and still reliable .Tip drill two small holes on casing at the rear of saw let's saw breath remove spark aresstor gauze from exhaust drill two small holes at bottom front exhaust saw will not overheat and gives about 30 % more power .run mix at 40 .1
your spot on. when I was 16yrs old I bought my first Poland believe me it was much more. I am 60yrs old been cutting for 46yrs. your right mix fuel spot on 50:1 start saws offend.You can't go wrong. buy the way I've owned my third saw for 17yrs. It's a husqvarna 372. Poland is a little slow but that's ok!! Good Cutting.
Have several Poulans, used them long and hard on big trees, they cut great! Use 93 octane non-ethanol with Stihl synthetic oil, 40:1 in everything, no matter what they call for. My opinion is in comparing chainsaws, people forget about the sharpness of the chain at the time. Keep it sharp and I will out cut my buddy using his expensive Stihl, who doesn't know how sharpen a chain.
Completely agree. We definitely use non-ethanol fuel. Not sure if high octane is available here? And properly maintaining equipment, like a sharp chain, is critical. The 40:1 makes me a bit nervous. Thanks.
I've had the 4218a for 8 years. Zero issues. I just Put a 14 inch Bar on it because most of my wood is smaller than that. What a screamer it is now. Keep It sharp (sharpen your chains.... Even New ones), run no Ethanol... Great saw.
Still have a Poulan 2900 .The fuel line got hard filter fell off stopped running. Well after 22 yrs Ill by a echo cs 490.Great saw super worker. After 2 wks I picked up the poulan and discovered that that was all that was wrong.7 dollars later it runs like a top.2 saws now because I was just lazy.
Just bought this saw today because it was on sale at the same place but for $119 just unboxed it but it being 11 at night I’ll wait until tomorrow to get it dirty lol great video bud
I have a craftsman (rebadged Pouland) that I purchased back in '97 to clean up some land that I had purchased. I cut a lot of wood with it, and never did anything special with the saw other than keeping the chain tension correct, and properly oiled and fueled. I never did anything when I stored it......just shut it off and put it in the case. My garage is not heated and it gets extremely cold where I live in the winter. This past spring the fuel lines finally gave out and had to be replace at the shop ($47.00). Although many do not like these cheap saws I believe that they have there place. They are great for occassional homeowner cleanup use. They are also great as a backup saw, and for those who don't want to spend hundreds on a saw as they don't do heavy-duty cutting. My saw seems to have the same compression as it did on day one, starts and idles perfectly despite being 24 yrs old. Just keep the chain sharp and adjusted and you will be amazed at how well (and inexpensively) these saws get the job done.
I have this saw and right out of the box it starts but won't stay running. I did as you suggest, took an empty container and filled it with one gallon,, then put in the mixing oil and it seems to get worse with more use ( it won't keep idling unless you give it gas....it will shut off on it's own unless you feather the throttle. Brand new and I'm seeking help on how to keep it running= totally peeved that I bought this POS
I've been looking around here on TH-cam for those people that own poulan chainsaws like myself and was I surprised that there quite a few people that own at least one and don't have any issues with them one bit. I've got the poulan 3314 and the 5020 and both work flawless and run perfect! I do own a 14 inch Ryobi 2 cycle chainsaw that I only use as my backup chainsaw if all else fails. I have been looking at getting one more to my collection and it's either the husqvarna 120 or the poulan seen here in your video. I've used both once before and liked how well the both run and do the job, but being I'm a poulan product buyer, i may go with this one you bought as your backup saw but both chainsaws are built by husqvarna and built to last if they're taken care of properly. I do appreciate you making this video showing those of us what your backup chainsaw is
My in-laws got me this chainsaw for Xmas. I didn’t take it out of the box till today - 4 months later. I started it.. made a few cuts.. and noticed the brake bar felt flimsy. Upon closer look.. the brake bar is broken. It has a huge crack in it. And it’s way past the return or exchange period. Anyway… needing to cut up a tree.. I used it anyway. Initially it cut great but after only 12-15 cuts it’s not cutting well anymore. The chain is already crap. Is this normal to dull a chain in 15 cuts?
Good tip! shake it up, ooh ooh shake it up... i would have bought it gor the colors alone. I have poulan smaller on 16". Was $40 new on sale at Kmart before it closed years ago.
I agree I am a stihl tech i had a echo pb580 back pack for repair the unit looked brand new verry clean and when i pulled the rope it felt funny after i pulled the muffler off the piston and cylinder was scored i found out it had straight gas in it
I have a Poulan pro 42cc I bought as a factory refurbished in 2008 and have used it about 40 hours total. I worked on tornado cleanup for 2 days and it was the best saw on the crew. Not a Husqvarna but not a bad saw
I've cut with Poulan Pro saws for decades now. They weigh about half of what the Sthils and Husqvarnas do. the saws are cheap, powerful and easily repaired. Never had any major breakdowns that couldnt be fixed. (aside from just plumb wearing them out) Oreagon bars and chains and go.
Interesting on another video he was comparing his poulan to a husky and the husky with a bit more displacement he said was lighter. Maybe this was an older poulan though.
I own the exact same chain saw. And i love it! i bought a master set of carb adjuster screwdrivers. i found with the cheaper saws like poulan they leave the factory much leaner than the big brands like stihl and husk. having the ability to adjust the carb really helps extend the life of the equipment. lean is great for emisions. however at 50:1 there isnt much lubrication when the saw is running lean. the auguement with power equipment today running 50:1 is that oils today are better and it doesnt require as much oil to acheave the same job as past oils. i run motul 800 in all of my 2 stroke stuff. it is a great oil and has never let me down. here is some fun info on poulan chainsaws, the engine is a design called oxypower. owned by huskavarna. ita a husky engine in a cheaper plastic case. that same engine is also used in the crafstman's 42cc 18" saw. i did ritchen up my chain saws fuel mixture and i run my saw at 40:1 oil raito. also there is an emsision compliance sticker on the saw. it tells you how many hours the engine is predicted to last with factory settings. however usage, abuse, and care will really determine the life of the saw. great video!!
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I have an older poulan 4018....had it for years but now it starts and runs but then dies...won't stay running when under a load. Gap on spark plug seems what everyone recommends. But the adjustments for the carb have some hex-head type stubs and very small at that. Guess making it easy to adjust never came up in engineering or design?
My farther in law just left a gummed up yellow version of this saw at my house. While looking for info, Poulan specified 40:1 in 2013 for this same saw If I get it working, I'm considering buying a pole saw extension for my 4 cycle Ryobi weed trimmer.
I own the 16 inch version of it and I’ve had it for almost a year. I had problems with the chain and the idle screw at first but now it’s working better than I expected.
I actually bought this very same saw for my small & medium duty work and I’m very satisfied with it. I fall trees of about 14” or less, it’s what I use to cut my 12” or less fire wood for splitting... and for wood for my smokers. It’s also the saw I take with me to the cabin and on car camping & fishing trips. And it’s used for trimming our fruit trees. I have used it to fall large trees and to cut large logs, and it does the job as you demonstrated in your video, but I have a larger saw for those jobs that works better. This saw has also proven to be very reliable, and actually gets used more than my larger and much more expensive saws.
Can you post a video of how to change the bar and install the new blade. I purchased one and didn’t read the instructions so I screwed up my bar and chain and haven’t been able to find a video on this specific one?
I didn't look for a video to see if one exists. All you do is take the two large nuts completely off. The one's you see in my thumbnail image lower left. The black plastic cover pulls off and then you can pull the bar (blade) off. Take it to the store to find a replacement.
I have two one with a 14" bar which is now 26 years old all I've done to it was replaced the fuel line and primer bulb due to age they got rotten, and one with a 18" bar just a year old. I love them but I'm not a logger just cut stuff around the farm. They start every time.
I picked up an old yellow PP4218A at an estate sale for $40, thinking it would need rebuilding. Instead, it ran great and with a new chain was a beast, so it became my “big” saw for anything my little 14” Mac3200 couldn’t handle (which was almost nothing). I’ve had it for 20 years now and only once needed a carb rebuild. It still runs great and I use it regularly on my 8 wooded acres for the really “dirty” jobs like cutting stumps. I often have to sharpen dirt-dulled blades mid-cut with my Dremel tool and diamond rotary bits, but afterwards its good to go again. Not the smoothest running engine at low speed while four-stroking, but it leans out beautifully “in the wood”. I find that Poulans flood easily, giving them an undeserved reputation as hard starters. Just use the choke very sparingly and only to get that first kick when cold. I also use a Stihl 026 Pro for tree felling, but don’t really find it any stronger than my Poulan…..of course I would never use my Stihl in dirt.
It's a great saw I end up using it more than the husqvarna. I got it for $158 out the door at harbour freight it came with bar oil, 2cycle oil, 2 chains and a full hard case it's a husqvarna in poulan plastic husqvarna bought poulan a few years ago
I bought a poulan pro 4218 back in November had a problem keeping it running after 15 minutes took to dealer and they adjusted the carb,. took it out to clear up some limbs three weeks ago and it ran for 5 minutes and was loosing power tried to restart and no compression took it back to the repair shop dealer and they checked it out and said that the piston was scored from running to lean. getting a new poulan pro chainsaw from poulan, did anyone else have this problem? my old poulan chainsaw ran for ever
I've got several saws. My Stihl MS-251 Wood Boss does the heavy work. My 25 year old Husqvarna is in need of a new carb. OEM carbs aren't cheap, and the aftermarket ones for $20 are 50/50 on if they'll hold up any amount of time. I saw this Poulan Pro at Tractor Supply. These saws seem to be better now than they used to be. For the price as a backup saw, it may be worth it. Thanks for your review, sir.
Couldnt agree more. So many people blame their saws for not working when they get the fuel mixture wrong. I think another problem is people leave gas sitting in their chainsaw all winter which then goes bad and stops it from wanting to start. Another issue is people ask more from their saws than what they are designed for. So many people burn out the engines in their chainsaws misusing them by doing things beyond the capability of the engine
had a couple trewes fall a while back, not a big guy but never had a saw, so i bought this one for 100$, runs greeat for me for what ill need it for , was a good deal, mom even found me a nice chainsaw case uptown at a flea market for 10$....i like it!
I picked up a very lightly used PP4218 off CL recently. Bone stock. Gapped the plug, opened up the muffler, picked up a 16" bar and better chain, and tuned the carb. The saw RIPS now.
I had a Poulan for years probably got 20 hours of good use out of it.The rest of the time i spent either trying to start it,recleaning the carb,replacing fuel lines,scratching my head or putting it back in the shed till next time.I finally threw it away and lowered my bp never to be frustrated again.
Bought mine on clearance from Walmart last year, but just got it out. Plan to use it soon. Glad you mentioned the chain oil (wasn't even on my radar!).
I have one and I love it. I realize it's not a Stihl or a "pro" saw by any means, but I've had mine for two years and have cut about an acre and a half of wood with it and it is still running fine. For the price, I'd buy it again......
I'm happy with it so far. Correct, it is a basic saw, not a pro by any means. I'm uploading a video tomorrow about sharpening the chain. The Poulan only has 21 teeth, way less than a pro style chain.
I worked at Lowe's for 9 years in the outdoor lawn and garden area. I started as a sales specialist and worked up to an assistant Store Manager. I saw more Poulan saws returned than anything else in the store. Most of the time it was due to improper fuel. Ethanol gas simply does not last long enough for the casual user. They would fill it up with fuel they mixed for their string trimmer and wonder why it ran for a few minutes then simply stopped. On some of them when you pumped the bulb the fuel tank pressurized but they got no fuel through to the carb. I witnessed this first hand with one we wrote off for the store to use. It seems like they are a crap shoot. When they were swapping between the black and yellow version and the all black version I managed to get an all black one for 25 bucks. Being VERY versed in small engine repair, I keep it running like a top. It is however my emergency saw. It doesn't have the power of my Husqvarna and despite the claims it is not very fuel efficient.
I think 50:1 mix has more to do with emission then what is good for the saw .I mix 32:1 on my old home lite saws and 40:1 on a poulan chainsaw with 3 year of good use on it
hey mate, big hi from New Zealand, yeah mate i own one aswell, i have the PN4218 model instead of the PP4218. had mine from brand new once 2009. Done me well , every year i pull it out and fell and buck from start to finish and never had a problem, Good saw, i always place 40:1 ratio in mine, your right common problem with people using chainsaws is they never shake the gas tank pior to filling.every time to start my saw i alway let it warm up in idle for 30 seconds
Yeah I have a Poulan pr5020 about a 2017 model... it has been a problem child... I replaced the piston ring... cuz it got stuck in the piston... then I started babying it with some fancy lubricants.... now it's okay but at first it was a problem child... has nice balance and has good power... but if it throws it's little Poulan conniption fit.... be prepared to take the whole thing apart and rebuild the whole thing..... right down to the crankshaft... it's fine now,, but it wasn't always....
I am literally getting one delivered tomorrow, from Tractor Supply's online store. I can't wait! I hear the pull starter cord breaks a lot from the spindle so maybe don't yank so hard like one might with a a hard-starting lawnmower.
Those new Husqvarna Poulans are pretty dam well made. I recomend premixed fuel for those that have a hard time mixing or are not running the saw that often.
Just FYI for those who choose to use the pre-mixed fuels. They tend to separate or coagulate within a very short time. If you use it, it would be wise to either run it dry or add a fuel stabilizer to it. I have cleaned or repaired close to 75 carburetors and several dosen fuel systems. The can of pre-mix fuel is only good for about 6 months once its been opened. Hope this helps all those out there.
My stepfather bought a woodland plot about two years ago, and there was a PP4218avx in one of the garages. He didn't think much of it at the time, since he's fully geared in Stihl products. I recently needed to acquire a chainsaw for my own projects and he just gave tme the Poulan. The thing is that the machine hadn't been started in at least 3 years. Fresh gas, a good cleanup: That thing fired right up with 3 pulls. It needs a new chain but I think I'm going to like it :)
I purchased this saw today and I filled her up with 1gal gas and 1 bottle 50:1 and chain oil...and she would run just fine but cuts out if I let off the throttle for more than 4-5 seconds. Can anyone help me fix this...is it my fuel mixture?
I have had one for about a year now my opinion is it's by far underpowered for a 18 inch bar it had plenty of power for the first month or two but now lacks greatly I have tried pre mixed fuel and fuel i mixed same result and the chain has trouble staying tight after a few months of use I have bought aftermarket bar and chain I don't know if I should idle it up or what to give more power
I love the poulan pro line. Have a poulan pro pp4218avhd that I paid $60 for at a local pawn shop and it cuts circles around my dads 49cc Husqvarna and man je was mad!
You are spot on about the mix...I do the same thing-I mix exactly 50:1 for all my 2 cycle equipment. I bought a Poulan 3416 with all the paint still on the bar for $30CAD and all it needed was old fuel that looked too rich drained and I put in my 50:1 (it is a 40:1 saw but it won't overheat/seize as a homeowner clean-up saw) and a small idle adjustment and it is perfect-gifting it to my brother...as for your $99 purchase-absolutely! Bought the big brother PR5020 brand new for $185CAD because too good a value to pass up for a big saw. For my needs-way better investment than $1000 pro saw...1 job and paid for...unless you are a professional logger-these saws are all you will nee-proper maintenance/tune and sharp chains 👍 Cheers!
Let me tell u the story on my poulan chainsaw.I also bought mine for 99 but at tractor supply.Worked good the first day,after that was a pain in the butt to start.would take about 15 pulls to start.what i found out was the spark plug was not gapped properly.This is the only problem with these saws,and it gives it a bad name.After i fixed the plug gap this saw starts in 1 or 2 pulls and we use it in the coldest weather every day.I use this saw more than my stihl saw now. probably one of the best saws ive ever owned.As far as the fuel goes ethenol or non ethenol runs the same with either.Bought the saw 2 years ago
Just purchased one at Rural king for 149$. I haven't used it yet, hopefully tomorrow if the weather cooperates but it looks promising by watching your video. It also came with a carrying case. Thanks for the video !
I have the 16 in. My wife bought for me 13 years ago, and still run's great!
That is awesome!
My grandpa has this same chainsaw! He’s had it for a few years and hasn’t had problems with it. It works great for cutting down dead walnut trees. He passed about two months so now I operate it. It’s a fun chainsaw to use!
I just put this exact chain saw on layaway at a pawn shop today. I'm glad I saw this. I like you my friend for being real and down to earth. No tech jargon, just straight to the point. DIY for life...
I have the same saw. Had it for about 3 years and love it! It's a great cheap saw that cuts really well when you step it up to a bigger tooth chain. It cuts as good as my brother's huskie for a 3rd of the price. I'm sure it won't last as long but we shall see.
Most of the time people have trouble starting 2 and 4 cycle small engines is because they only start it when they need it. You should see my calendar, every July and January: 1) Start and run chainsaw. 2) Start and run generator 3) Start and run water pump (July only, hard to pump water in January here). All the things I only use occasionally get started 2x per year no matter what and I let them run a bit.
Yep. The other day I started all of our summer equipment, mowers, trimmer, tiller.
@@CarnivalReject17 Amazing! Says a lot for the better built older machines.
At least every thirty days for me,Honda gens, Weedeaters, lawnmower, whatever aI have.
This is one of the smartest things I've read. I'll definitely do this. You're right, I normally only start my 2 cycle stuff once or twice a year.
Great! I just bought one of these tonight for 100. The guy won it in a raffle, and had no need for it. Brand new in the box. Came with the hard case, and an extra chain in the box! Thanks for posting this video.
That's an awesome deal. I just got the saw.
Good steal!
These are great saws for the money. After several uses, they tend to become hard to start, as they are tuned very lean from the factory. Richen up high and low speed screws as necessary and they will start right up and run great. Use good oil at 40 or 50:1 and they will run forever.
I agree.
If you run a pre-mixed (canned fuel) 50:1 ethanol free, never ethanol fuel, they stay easy to start and fuel doesn’t age and collect moisture half as fast.
I just bought that same saw today, before I come across your video. I really like it.
I just got one from Tractor supply yesterday and I really like it a lot
I bought a Poulan pro 18" saw in 2000...I've used it to cut firewood every year since. It's a little hard to start sometimes, but easy to replace fuel lines and gaskets. Just bought a new 18" Poulan about a week ago to replace the old one for $149 at Lowes...
mine is brand new and runs like crap, I will do the suggested fixes and see if it helps.
Just bought one of these. First chainsaw purchase. I plan on knocking out a half rotted tree. Looks like she'll be just about what I need. I'm also gonna knock out a smaller tree and bush. Awesome video!
I bought one of these several years ago and it works great! Good little saw!
I'm still using mine.
I just bought 2 this black Friday and I was just looking for a video just like this before I star having some fun on my property, bye bye black Jack trees, and I really enjoy watch your video thanks 👍
I had a older 4218A, it was one of my favorite saws. I had it for three years. never had a problem with it. My best friend needed a saw and loved it so much, he bought it from me for 90 bucks. Its been a year and a half later and he still limbs and bucks logs with it. He blushes when he mentions that saw. I would buy one again in a heartbeat but I have my older Husqvarna 340 and 353. Husqvarna has made Poulan since 2006.
Great story. I'm always amazed at people's strong opinions. Certain subjects, like chainsaws, brings up the, this brand is great and this brand is junk.
Some people argue, just to argue. The majority of those folks have little to no experience with a chainsaw. There's lemons with all brands, its just the luck of the draw but few and far between.
I always but the pre mixed fuel in a can
Best tip for these saws>>>>Gap the spark plug to .030! It will start all the time and it will run better.Adjust idle mixture IF the saw doesn't stay running..Mine NOW RUNS GREAT!
Thanks for the tip. Seems to be a frequent suggestion.
Same for their hedgetrimmers???
@@filoIII if they have the same engine, yes
Cool review, I’ll get one to backup my Stihl for mountain trips👍👍
Hello from Athens, Greece. Good to learn from experienced people like you. Many Thanks!
Hello all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. Glad you find the information in this video helpful.
Thank you for the video...i did buy this saw and your video was a blessing...i did the exact same thing you did..i wanted a smaller one but at that price I couldn’t pass it up...we do have a big saw but i hate handling that monster....so i settled on this one and bought mine for $99 dollars too....I’m off to try it out...perhaps i will be back with an update for you...but thank you very much!
I think you'll like it. It's not fast with it's basic cutting chain. And it idles a bit ruff. But it's well worth $99. I'm working on a chain sharpening video for Sunday.
my saw runs but bogs down when I need to give it gas and then stalls
I have 2 old stihl saws and I use them a few times a year. I always pour the gas out of the tank and then I crank a let it idle and even choke it a bit when it starts to die. Once it runs out of gas and dies I remove the spark plug and shoot an ounce of 2 cycle oil in the cylinder, refit the plug and pull the cord a few times to lube the rings. I have went over a year without using the bigger of the 2 and it always cranks up without issue. To me, fresh gas for a saw is like fresh fruits and veggies for me....
I have owned poulan, craftsman and they were pretty good saws for the price. For $99 bucks you made a good purchase.
Great advice about good storage practices.
Just purchased one today. PR4218.
Looking forward to try it.
Thanks for the video.
I bought this exact chainsaw about a year and a half ago. I believe Poulan Pro is a division of Husqvarna and seems like a really nice saw for the price. I felled a few big pines with it, cuts like butter through pine. I even didn't do anything to store it over winter, it fired right up this spring.
For little stuff I use a pole saw attachment on my Echo weed whacker.
Glad to hear. Mine is running fine too. I did purchase a pole saw, but it's still in the box.
I HAVE BEEN USING MINE FOR 3 YEARS 3 TIMES A WEEK TO SELL FIRE WOOD AND LOVE IT SO MUCH I JUST BOUGHT 2 MORE BECAUSE I CAN
I bought one in 2019 at Tractor Supply for $99. I find that it is cold blooded & takes some time to warm up. But once it is warm it seems to cut really well. I have already replaced the original chain because most of the teeth became damaged. I don't remember cutting any metal metal in any of the trees I've cut down or cut into firewood. So I now have a Oregon S62T chain on it. I did notice that it eats a lot of bar oil. So I check the level about every 5 to 10 mins.
I did talk my brother into getting one when they were on sale.
Thanks for sharing your story. I appreciate it.
I bought the same chainsaw, had it for a few years and I love it...no problem at all, at the end of the season, I just empty out the fuel..great tool..simple and reliable,
You can put a smaller bar on saw. I get the pl3314 it same 42cc block and piston and rod.
A smaller bar is a good idea.
I just bought a refurbished one a week ago for emergencies and cleanup after Dorian.
PR4016 but the engine sticker says 42cc.
Running 32:1 premium, starts 2 pulls cold Everytime, Hot starts no problem.
I replaced the chain with a 63PS3-56 Stihl chain ( and boy she cuts!), gapped the spark plug at .030, when I first checked it it was bellow .015 it didn't even fit my gauge.
It's been keeping up with the Husqvarna 440 we run at work filling the wood shed.
Very good investment, got it on sale 100$ Canadian plus an extra 30$ for the new chain and file.
By no means a pro saw, but a good backup or first saw.
Glad to hear the good news.
I did do it i got the exact same black friday deal ended up buying the display model it was the last one left and i purchased the same tractor supply hat for $3 lol. Also i replaced bar and chain with oregon advance cut and full chisel chain and let me tell ya! It really woke that saw up i cut the same size logs you cut in a quarter of the time it took with bar and chain that came on it
Awesome.
I bought the same one for $150CDN, I use 40:1 Husky oil and chain oil and changed to an E3 plug, it runs like a top now with zero hesitation, fires in 1-2 pulls on choke then one more off choke to run. Just ordered an Oregon chain and bar which will make it much more efficient. It’s crazy how much difference a chain alone makes with ease of cuts instead of just wasting time and fuel. Cheers
Yep, I also purchased new chains. Nearly twice the number of teeth on the new ones.
But I have a pre mixed 50:1 gas that I got with my chainsaw and I am very very confused. That is all I got. I bought a PoulanPro PR3816 today. Do I just pour it in to one hole? There are silicone "pipes" all throughout the inside where I looked and don't want to screw it up. I know more about lawn mowers. On the manual there is something about bar oil and gas, but I have a 50:1 pre-mixture that I bought with the chainsaw today. So what am I supposed to do? Do I have to buy something else? Do I just use what I have? I need some help. I have all the other answers I need but this one. And yes I know what I'm doing otherwise. I'm a strong independent black woman and I don't need no man, I will never depend on a man again. The only thing is I just have a question if someone could tell me what to do about this gas and oil thing? That's all. Thanks, friends! I gotta cut some trees down! No sense in paying crooks to do what I can do for my mother myself!
There are two tanks. One is for the fuel and the other is for the bar oil. They are clearly labeled. All the little pipes (tubes) you see are so the saw can operate in any position.
I bought one yesterday. Going to see how it works.
I think you will like it.
I bought one yesterday at a pawn shop for $100. It looks brand new so i bought it. Havent operated it yet. Wanted to make sure i do the mixture right and all before i tried. You did this video pretty good and i saw what i needed to see to understand my chainsaw. " This one in particular." Be safe out there.
I bought on at tractor supply for 50 that someone brought back that needed a pull rope and the carb needed to be agested to idel and I think it's the best 50$ bucks I've spent took me about 45 minutes to get it going
Just fixed my dead uncs 46cc 20in beast that’s been sitting for prolly 2 decades! Thing is a BEAST OMG LOL rip unc
I have the 18” and 20” both came from a tractor supply sale. Honestly I love how easy they are to start I have a wood boiler so I go through a bunch of wood. I’m on my third year with the 18” saw and year 2 with the 20”.
That's awesome news. Thanks for sharing your success story.
I am using mine for basically the same reason although for my outdoor fire bowls that I use a LOT (love outdoor wood fires).
Use the cs 36 and 42 versions both have paid for themselves times over
Now 4 years use and still reliable .Tip drill two small holes on casing at the rear of saw let's saw breath remove spark aresstor gauze from exhaust drill two small holes at bottom front exhaust saw will not overheat and gives about 30 % more power .run mix at 40 .1
wow awesome chainshaw, I'm getting one, thanks for sharing.
Glad to help. I used mine the other day. Running great.
They are on black friday sale again for $99, regular $160
Thanks for sharing Kevin.
your spot on. when I was 16yrs old I bought my first
Poland believe me it was much more.
I am 60yrs old been cutting for 46yrs. your right mix fuel spot on 50:1
start saws offend.You can't go wrong. buy the way I've owned my third saw for 17yrs. It's a husqvarna 372. Poland is a little slow but that's ok!!
Good Cutting.
Thanks for the information. Much appreciated.
A common problem is not breaking in the equipment slowly, and adding additional oil to the first couple tanks of fuel. Thanks
Have several Poulans, used them long and hard on big trees, they cut great! Use 93 octane non-ethanol with Stihl synthetic oil, 40:1 in everything, no matter what they call for. My opinion is in comparing chainsaws, people forget about the sharpness of the chain at the time. Keep it sharp and I will out cut my buddy using his expensive Stihl, who doesn't know how sharpen a chain.
Completely agree. We definitely use non-ethanol fuel. Not sure if high octane is available here? And properly maintaining equipment, like a sharp chain, is critical. The 40:1 makes me a bit nervous. Thanks.
Same here I use 40:1 on everything... I have a lawn care business and in 6 years no power tool has been damaged
Definitely 40-1 in everything 2 stroke. 👍
I've had the 4218a for 8 years. Zero issues. I just Put a 14 inch Bar on it because most of my wood is smaller than that. What a screamer it is now.
Keep It sharp (sharpen your chains.... Even New ones), run no Ethanol... Great saw.
Thanks for sharing your success. I'll probably invest in a 14 inch bar. And I always use non-ethanol fuel.
@@GoosePondHideoutWithRob I still have and use the 18 for bigger wood. Love My 4218a.
Still have a Poulan 2900 .The fuel line got hard filter fell off stopped running. Well after 22 yrs Ill by a echo cs 490.Great saw super worker. After 2 wks I picked up the poulan and discovered that that was all that was wrong.7 dollars later it runs like a top.2 saws now because I was just lazy.
Amazing.
Just bought this saw today because it was on sale at the same place but for $119 just unboxed it but it being 11 at night I’ll wait until tomorrow to get it dirty lol great video bud
I have a craftsman (rebadged Pouland) that I purchased back in '97 to clean up some land that I had purchased. I cut a lot of wood with it, and never did anything special with the saw other than keeping the chain tension correct, and properly oiled and fueled. I never did anything when I stored it......just shut it off and put it in the case. My garage is not heated and it gets extremely cold where I live in the winter. This past spring the fuel lines finally gave out and had to be replace at the shop ($47.00). Although many do not like these cheap saws I believe that they have there place. They are great for occassional homeowner cleanup use. They are also great as a backup saw, and for those who don't want to spend hundreds on a saw as they don't do heavy-duty cutting. My saw seems to have the same compression as it did on day one, starts and idles perfectly despite being 24 yrs old. Just keep the chain sharp and adjusted and you will be amazed at how well (and inexpensively) these saws get the job done.
I have this saw and right out of the box it starts but won't stay running. I did as you suggest, took an empty container and filled it with one gallon,, then put in the mixing oil and it seems to get worse with more use ( it won't keep idling unless you give it gas....it will shut off on it's own unless you feather the throttle. Brand new and I'm seeking help on how to keep it running= totally peeved that I bought this POS
I've been looking around here on TH-cam for those people that own poulan chainsaws like myself and was I surprised that there quite a few people that own at least one and don't have any issues with them one bit. I've got the poulan 3314 and the 5020 and both work flawless and run perfect! I do own a 14 inch Ryobi 2 cycle chainsaw that I only use as my backup chainsaw if all else fails. I have been looking at getting one more to my collection and it's either the husqvarna 120 or the poulan seen here in your video. I've used both once before and liked how well the both run and do the job, but being I'm a poulan product buyer, i may go with this one you bought as your backup saw but both chainsaws are built by husqvarna and built to last if they're taken care of properly. I do appreciate you making this video showing those of us what your backup chainsaw is
My in-laws got me this chainsaw for Xmas. I didn’t take it out of the box till today - 4 months later. I started it.. made a few cuts.. and noticed the brake bar felt flimsy. Upon closer look.. the brake bar is broken. It has a huge crack in it. And it’s way past the return or exchange period.
Anyway… needing to cut up a tree.. I used it anyway. Initially it cut great but after only 12-15 cuts it’s not cutting well anymore. The chain is already crap. Is this normal to dull a chain in 15 cuts?
Good tip! shake it up, ooh ooh shake it up... i would have bought it gor the colors alone. I have poulan smaller on 16". Was $40 new on sale at Kmart before it closed years ago.
I agree I am a stihl tech i had a echo pb580 back pack for repair the unit looked brand new verry clean and when i pulled the rope it felt funny after i pulled the muffler off the piston and cylinder was scored i found out it had straight gas in it
I have a Poulan pro 42cc I bought as a factory refurbished in 2008 and have used it about 40 hours total. I worked on tornado cleanup for 2 days and it was the best saw on the crew. Not a Husqvarna but not a bad saw
Many times, it's more about the operator than the equipment.
How do you change sparkplug
Just got this bad boy last night.... excited to use it! Nice video
Awesome. And thank you.
@@GoosePondHideoutWithRob np, thing cut like a hot knife through buttah!!! Not bad
I've cut with Poulan Pro saws for decades now. They weigh about half of what the Sthils and Husqvarnas do. the saws are cheap, powerful and easily repaired. Never had any major breakdowns that couldnt be fixed. (aside from just plumb wearing them out) Oreagon bars and chains and go.
Yep, I agree.
Interesting on another video he was comparing his poulan to a husky and the husky with a bit more displacement he said was lighter. Maybe this was an older poulan though.
I own the exact same chain saw. And i love it! i bought a master set of carb adjuster screwdrivers. i found with the cheaper saws like poulan they leave the factory much leaner than the big brands like stihl and husk. having the ability to adjust the carb really helps extend the life of the equipment. lean is great for emisions. however at 50:1 there isnt much lubrication when the saw is running lean. the auguement with power equipment today running 50:1 is that oils today are better and it doesnt require as much oil to acheave the same job as past oils. i run motul 800 in all of my 2 stroke stuff. it is a great oil and has never let me down. here is some fun info on poulan chainsaws, the engine is a design called oxypower. owned by huskavarna. ita a husky engine in a cheaper plastic case. that same engine is also used in the crafstman's 42cc 18" saw. i did ritchen up my chain saws fuel mixture and i run my saw at 40:1 oil raito. also there is an emsision compliance sticker on the saw. it tells you how many hours the engine is predicted to last with factory settings. however usage, abuse, and care will really determine the life of the saw. great video!!
I have an older poulan 4018....had it for years but now it starts and runs but then dies...won't stay running when under a load. Gap on spark plug seems what everyone recommends. But the adjustments for the carb have some hex-head type stubs and very small at that. Guess making it easy to adjust never came up in engineering or design?
My farther in law just left a gummed up yellow version of this saw at my house. While looking for info, Poulan specified 40:1 in 2013 for this same saw If I get it working, I'm considering buying a pole saw extension for my 4 cycle Ryobi weed trimmer.
I own the 16 inch version of it and I’ve had it for almost a year. I had problems with the chain and the idle screw at first but now it’s working better than I expected.
I actually bought this very same saw for my small & medium duty work and I’m very satisfied with it. I fall trees of about 14” or less, it’s what I use to cut my 12” or less fire wood for splitting... and for wood for my smokers. It’s also the saw I take with me to the cabin and on car camping & fishing trips. And it’s used for trimming our fruit trees. I have used it to fall large trees and to cut large logs, and it does the job as you demonstrated in your video, but I have a larger saw for those jobs that works better. This saw has also proven to be very reliable, and actually gets used more than my larger and much more expensive saws.
Well said. I completely agree.
Can you post a video of how to change the bar and install the new blade. I purchased one and didn’t read the instructions so I screwed up my bar and chain and haven’t been able to find a video on this specific one?
I didn't look for a video to see if one exists. All you do is take the two large nuts completely off. The one's you see in my thumbnail image lower left. The black plastic cover pulls off and then you can pull the bar (blade) off. Take it to the store to find a replacement.
I have two one with a 14" bar which is now 26 years old all I've done to it was replaced the fuel line and primer bulb due to age they got rotten, and one with a 18" bar just a year old. I love them but I'm not a logger just cut stuff around the farm. They start every time.
I just got a stihl only reason the dealer is rite up the road so if I need anything or a break down I could just take it their
Actually bought one today. Great video :) Helped a lot.
Awesome. Great buy. We are still happy with our purchase. I used it yesterday.
Have one on order. None in stock anywhere after recent hurricane...
I picked up an old yellow PP4218A at an estate sale for $40, thinking it would need rebuilding. Instead, it ran great and with a new chain was a beast, so it became my “big” saw for anything my little 14” Mac3200 couldn’t handle (which was almost nothing). I’ve had it for 20 years now and only once needed a carb rebuild. It still runs great and I use it regularly on my 8 wooded acres for the really “dirty” jobs like cutting stumps. I often have to sharpen dirt-dulled blades mid-cut with my Dremel tool and diamond rotary bits, but afterwards its good to go again. Not the smoothest running engine at low speed while four-stroking, but it leans out beautifully “in the wood”. I find that Poulans flood easily, giving them an undeserved reputation as hard starters. Just use the choke very sparingly and only to get that first kick when cold. I also use a Stihl 026 Pro for tree felling, but don’t really find it any stronger than my Poulan…..of course I would never use my Stihl in dirt.
Sounds good.
Sounds good.
I've been looking at reviews for this chainsaw. You did a great job!
It's a great saw I end up using it more than the husqvarna. I got it for $158 out the door at harbour freight it came with bar oil, 2cycle oil, 2 chains and a full hard case it's a husqvarna in poulan plastic husqvarna bought poulan a few years ago
I bought a poulan pro 4218 back in November had a problem keeping it running after 15 minutes took to dealer and they adjusted the carb,. took it out to clear up some limbs three weeks ago and it ran for 5 minutes and was loosing power tried to restart and no compression took it back to the repair shop dealer and they checked it out and said that the piston was scored from running to lean. getting a new poulan pro chainsaw from poulan, did anyone else have this problem? my old poulan chainsaw ran for ever
Thanks for sharing your experience. Maybe it had a defective carb?
I've got several saws. My Stihl MS-251 Wood Boss does the heavy work. My 25 year old Husqvarna is in need of a new carb. OEM carbs aren't cheap, and the aftermarket ones for $20 are 50/50 on if they'll hold up any amount of time. I saw this Poulan Pro at Tractor Supply. These saws seem to be better now than they used to be. For the price as a backup saw, it may be worth it. Thanks for your review, sir.
Couldnt agree more. So many people blame their saws for not working when they get the fuel mixture wrong. I think another problem is people leave gas sitting in their chainsaw all winter which then goes bad and stops it from wanting to start. Another issue is people ask more from their saws than what they are designed for. So many people burn out the engines in their chainsaws misusing them by doing things beyond the capability of the engine
had a couple trewes fall a while back, not a big guy but never had a saw, so i bought this one for 100$, runs greeat for me for what ill need it for , was a good deal, mom even found me a nice chainsaw case uptown at a flea market for 10$....i like it!
Awesome!
I picked up a very lightly used PP4218 off CL recently. Bone stock. Gapped the plug, opened up the muffler, picked up a 16" bar and better chain, and tuned the carb. The saw RIPS now.
I had a Poulan for years probably got 20 hours of good use out of it.The rest of the time i spent either trying to start it,recleaning the carb,replacing fuel lines,scratching my head or putting it back in the shed till next time.I finally threw it away and lowered my bp never to be frustrated again.
Have they fixed the issue with them leaking chain oil?
Where is spark plugs located
It never separates once mixed.
Bought mine on clearance from Walmart last year, but just got it out. Plan to use it soon. Glad you mentioned the chain oil (wasn't even on my radar!).
I have a 2018 poulan pro 50cc 20 in bar chainsaw and it is the best chainsaw I have had starts up every time
Run good to
Awesome. I used this one a couple of days ago.
🎉
My old 20inch 46cc is a BEASSSST
Thay are through away saw I get a lot of them in
I would like to know what kind of wood is that?
I have one and I love it. I realize it's not a Stihl or a "pro" saw by any means, but I've had mine for two years and have cut about an acre and a half of wood with it and it is still running fine. For the price, I'd buy it again......
I'm happy with it so far. Correct, it is a basic saw, not a pro by any means. I'm uploading a video tomorrow about sharpening the chain. The Poulan only has 21 teeth, way less than a pro style chain.
Jonsered 2250s is a nice chainsaw with 14,500 rpm.
I worked at Lowe's for 9 years in the outdoor lawn and garden area. I started as a sales specialist and worked up to an assistant Store Manager. I saw more Poulan saws returned than anything else in the store. Most of the time it was due to improper fuel. Ethanol gas simply does not last long enough for the casual user. They would fill it up with fuel they mixed for their string trimmer and wonder why it ran for a few minutes then simply stopped. On some of them when you pumped the bulb the fuel tank pressurized but they got no fuel through to the carb. I witnessed this first hand with one we wrote off for the store to use. It seems like they are a crap shoot. When they were swapping between the black and yellow version and the all black version I managed to get an all black one for 25 bucks. Being VERY versed in small engine repair, I keep it running like a top. It is however my emergency saw. It doesn't have the power of my Husqvarna and despite the claims it is not very fuel efficient.
At Tractor Supply this chainsaw is less expensive than Harbor Freight!😅.. I'm planing to get mine tomorrow at Tractor Supply.
I think 50:1 mix has more to do with emission then what is good for the saw .I mix 32:1 on my old home lite saws and 40:1 on a poulan chainsaw with 3 year of good use on it
I think the fuel:oil ratio depends on the engine design?
Hi I bought one today hope to use it tomorrow like your video
hey mate, big hi from New Zealand, yeah mate i own one aswell, i have the PN4218 model instead of the PP4218. had mine from brand new once 2009. Done me well , every year i pull it out and fell and buck from start to finish and never had a problem, Good saw, i always place 40:1 ratio in mine, your right common problem with people using chainsaws is they never shake the gas tank pior to filling.every time to start my saw i alway let it warm up in idle for 30 seconds
Yeah I have a Poulan pr5020 about a 2017 model... it has been a problem child... I replaced the piston ring... cuz it got stuck in the piston... then I started babying it with some fancy lubricants.... now it's okay but at first it was a problem child... has nice balance and has good power... but if it throws it's little Poulan conniption fit.... be prepared to take the whole thing apart and rebuild the whole thing..... right down to the crankshaft... it's fine now,, but it wasn't always....
i tyred 2 or 3 poulan pro just truble i wnt to sthil and redback 120 volt battery chain saws
I got the same saw at Tractor Supply on Black Friday as well.
Awesome. Congrats.
I am literally getting one delivered tomorrow, from Tractor Supply's online store. I can't wait! I hear the pull starter cord breaks a lot from the spindle so maybe don't yank so hard like one might with a a hard-starting lawnmower.
I have not broken ours. Yet. My guess is people pulling too hard all the way to the stop?
Those new Husqvarna Poulans are pretty dam well made. I recomend premixed fuel for those that have a hard time mixing or are not running the saw that often.
Yep. As I mentioned in the video, in my opinion the biggest problem source is improper fuel mixing.
Just FYI for those who choose to use the pre-mixed fuels. They tend to separate or coagulate within a very short time. If you use it, it would be wise to either run it dry or add a fuel stabilizer to it. I have cleaned or repaired close to 75 carburetors and several dosen fuel systems. The can of pre-mix fuel is only good for about 6 months once its been opened. Hope this helps all those out there.
My stepfather bought a woodland plot about two years ago, and there was a PP4218avx in one of the garages. He didn't think much of it at the time, since he's fully geared in Stihl products.
I recently needed to acquire a chainsaw for my own projects and he just gave tme the Poulan. The thing is that the machine hadn't been started in at least 3 years. Fresh gas, a good cleanup: That thing fired right up with 3 pulls.
It needs a new chain but I think I'm going to like it :)
Nice!
I purchased this saw today and I filled her up with 1gal gas and 1 bottle 50:1 and chain oil...and she would run just fine but cuts out if I let off the throttle for more than 4-5 seconds. Can anyone help me fix this...is it my fuel mixture?
I have had one for about a year now my opinion is it's by far underpowered for a 18 inch bar it had plenty of power for the first month or two but now lacks greatly I have tried pre mixed fuel and fuel i mixed same result and the chain has trouble staying tight after a few months of use I have bought aftermarket bar and chain I don't know if I should idle it up or what to give more power
I agree, and the basic cut chain doesn't help.
Is the Poulan 4218 a good one to get
That is this saw, a poulan pro 4218. 42 cc and 18 in bar.
What kind is your good saw?
I love the poulan pro line. Have a poulan pro pp4218avhd that I paid $60 for at a local pawn shop and it cuts circles around my dads 49cc Husqvarna and man je was mad!
You are spot on about the mix...I do the same thing-I mix exactly 50:1 for all my 2 cycle equipment. I bought a Poulan 3416 with all the paint still on the bar for $30CAD and all it needed was old fuel that looked too rich drained and I put in my 50:1 (it is a 40:1 saw but it won't overheat/seize as a homeowner clean-up saw) and a small idle adjustment and it is perfect-gifting it to my brother...as for your $99 purchase-absolutely! Bought the big brother PR5020 brand new for $185CAD because too good a value to pass up for a big saw. For my needs-way better investment than $1000 pro saw...1 job and paid for...unless you are a professional logger-these saws are all you will nee-proper maintenance/tune and sharp chains 👍
Cheers!
I appreciate your input.
Great saw for the money!
hay so if you ever have any idling problems with the saw the spark plug has no gap it needs to be gaped to .030
Mine poulan does idle poorly. If I set it down on the ground it frequently stops because it idles so slow.
Live Life DIY thats the same problem i had just gap the spark plug and see if the saw has any change
Let me tell u the story on my poulan chainsaw.I also bought mine for 99 but at tractor supply.Worked good the first day,after that was a pain in the butt to start.would take about 15 pulls to start.what i found out was the spark plug was not gapped properly.This is the only problem with these saws,and it gives it a bad name.After i fixed the plug gap this saw starts in 1 or
2 pulls and we use it in the coldest weather every day.I use this saw more than my stihl saw now. probably one of the best saws ive ever owned.As far as the fuel goes ethenol or non ethenol runs the same with either.Bought the saw 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing this helpful information. I'll definitely check mine out before I use it the next time.
Just purchased one at Rural king for 149$. I haven't used it yet, hopefully tomorrow if the weather cooperates but it looks promising by watching your video. It also came with a carrying case. Thanks for the video !
A carrying case is awesome to have.
I have literally the exact saw and color. Fully refurbished off of eBay for $60! Was a good Xmas lol. Still runs great
Good deal.