Bought this from Lowes a year back for $47. This is never let me down. Dropped over a hundred trees with this and it runs like a champ. The vibrations ain't as bad as a 2 stroke. Very low kickback. Does hog a lot of gas though. Takes a while to start up if the weather is cold. Quick summary, I love this baby !
Just got one of these off market place for 80 bucks. Was worried since it was a big brand name how it would be and honestly this thing worked just fine. Had no issues starting it up at all. For 80 bucks I’m really happy with.
Bought one last weekend, read the manual a few minutes, took out to farm and cut down a 18" dead locust - took almost 5 minutes and another 10 to break down the rest of the tree. Have used it about 5 hrs total, clearing 6-12" trees and it hasn't shown any signs of slowing down yet ...
They sell them in a store called Ollie's. A store that sells you name it just about. A closeout overstock merchandise store in the northeast for 129.99. Some years ago, I bought a Honda trimmer that was four stroke. Smooth quiet but a little heavy.
That is exactly why I just purchased one today. LOL Had to get one just because it is a 4 stroke. Just paid $139 with tax but yeah, I was wanting to see what this would be like. I will be trying it out Saturday to see. Update. It does work but a bear to start. I have chainsaws but, this one if you just decide to pull the rope like normally it won't allow that. If you just think you are going to pull like normal it will just kick back and yank the handle from your hand. I have the just pull one pop of compression stroke and it starts fine that way. Mine does just stop like if it was switched off but restarts, I suspect it has to do with the speed limiter on coil, just a guess. I hate that blub blub blub from the limiter at full throttle however you don't notice it on bigger logs in bigger cuts. Oh and, still getting small copper looking specks in the engine oil, not sure what to make of this.
I've had one for like 3 years , that see's a lot more action than just the average home owner saw , as my primary source of heat is wood . I like it because it always fires right up , still on the original plug . It does seems slightly under powered , is kind of heavy , but my only real gripe is it doesn't seem like the bar oiler works as well as my other saws , so seems to dull the chains sooner . I have other decent saws like homelites and some heavy craftsman and Echo . But I know with this I'm not going to spend 1/2 hour trying to make it run. When your 63 , with a twice broken back , that's a lot.
I have one I picked up at tractor supply for $120. I've had it almost a year. It does ok for small jobs around the house. I do recommend changing the chain though. It has started everytime I needed it to. And it eats gas.
I just bought one and ran it today.. I got a 16inch instead of 18inch.. Once I figured out to run it... it ran good, and did it's job I felt.. It did take fuel more I realize with that.. I'm pretty happy with it I'm also a auto mechanic so if anything goes wrong?? I'll figured what to do.. But your right it's cheaply made
Nothing wrong with a cheap saw. Especially for someone that will probably only use it a couple times a year. Battery-powered ones aren't a good choice either, the batteries go bad over time if they just sit there or if people leave them sitting on the charger for six months. Only makes sense if you have other tools of the same brand that use the same battery. I personally find mixing fuel very annoying. I use very little of it and it's hard to measure and properly mix tiny amounts of fuel. I usually just end up buying TruFuel which is way overpriced.
That thing is cool! How’s it restart after it gets hot? Sounds like a four mix stihl trimmer lol! Edit…just got to the part about the valves and it getting hard to pull when it gets hot. Figured that would be something to deal with.
What u mean the engine oil is also the bar oil cuz mine only brought one 100 mL bottle it says engine oil in it i just bought it so i im thinking it its just the engine oil & i would have to buy chain & bar oil
I’ve got one of those and it’s been going well for a couple of years. But the more recent Aldi 4 stroke is this same saw. It is better having the bar and engine oil separate. I got one for my dad and he gives it a hiding!
I saw that also. How reviewer was holding and pulling start handle. Experience from open class MX = find TDC, a tiny bit past for 4 stroke, then get a full deliberate pull.
I'm looking for a saw with "valves" you didn't mention if this saw has any "valves" but I really like "valves" I even know how to adjust "valves" so I'm looking for a saw with lots of "valves" 3 o 7 would be best......
The valve lash is too tight from the factory which slows them down. Set it to 0.006” (0.15mm). I just bought the leaf blower and the engine looks suspiciously like the Makita 4cycle I just replaced. Both my makita and this senix blower were too tight on the valve clearance. Once corrected it ran like a champ. Im now thinking of buying the chain saw. I gave up on 2 stroke tools. After 1 season they just dont run right.
Waaaaaaa! 🤯! What do you mean they are only good for 1 season, then they don't run right? I love my smoker's! I wish everything I owned was able to be had in a 2stroke engine..lol except my speedboat 🚤, fast 2stroke boat's EAT FUEL ⛽️! So I'll stay with my 468BBC with 680hp and 700lbs of torque..from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 👋🤠
I completely agree with you. Bought the string trimmer from this brand. And for anyone wondering, these are basically GX31 engines with a few alterations, just in different sizes. Set my valves according to the GX31 specs and it runs great now.
Bought one from lowes for 99$ 18 bar I thought better priced then what I was gonna get then used heavily for the first 2 weeks ran and cut better than most other two strokes I've used but after about the 3rd week I had to sharpen the blade and the inky issue I can say I have w it is the chain loosens constantly and sparks while cutting however I think something is going on w the bar chain oil delivery. But otherwise it runs like a champ just hard to start your wife will break her hand when trying to do so lol
Lowe’s recently gave these to a bunch of volunteer fire departments in the area just prior to several round of severe storms pounding the area for days upon days. Needless to say, what an absolute piece of shit, and you definitely get what you pay for with this piece of garbage. The first 4 times one of the guys attempted to use it (over our trusty Stihls, and our Milwaukee electric) we found the piece of garbage bogged down and stalled out more times then not. Couldn’t get through half a tree, or even through half a decent sized branch without it bogging down and stalling out every single time. We will definitely stick to the names you can bet your life on, and while somewhat grateful for this free handout, it is absolute garbage.
To be fair, a 4 stroke chainsaws potential is there. In the 70s, 80s and 90s 2 strike motorcycles dominated the race circumstances. 4 strokes could not compete. However, that KS to Honda and Yamaha with their innovative designs in pistons, valves and timing 4 strokes could not only compete with 2 strokes, but in many ways dominated them. Now with efi systems, a 4 stroke motorcycle woukd blow a 2 stroke out of the water. That said the potential is there, but the technology and execution isn't. Maybe 20 years from now a company will make an effect 4 stroke chainsaw, but until then yeah 4 stroke chainsaws are garabage.
POULAN made the best saws up till the 90’s! Also Homelite. All pro grade and American made! Stihl is garbage compared to a old school poulan. All my Poulan saws are 70’s and 80’s
@oldmuscle8156 I agree 👍 💯 with your comment! My grandpa Didas had a small engine repair shop, until he passed in 1989. He taught me how engines worked as a child. But he spoke to his customers that they were good tool's. I was a die hard Husky fanatic. Until I became disabled in 03 and can't run a big saw. And the 2 small saws i have are the BEST small saw's that I've EVER owned in my life, and would recommend them to ANYONE!..from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 👋🤠
Iv seen them on aliexpress for £90 delivered but at that price i can get a 16 inch makita clone with batteries and chain lubricator built-in, so ummm dunno 🤔
I legit just bought one braaand new of Facebook market for $100 , legit 20 mins b4 watching this video wish I woulda watched vid before mayyybr i woulda changed my mind although i havent tried it yet will prob comment again once i use it & see if it is or was worth it
Adjust the valves. These are basically GX31 engines with a few alterations, just in different sizes. Set your valves according to the GX31 specs and it'll run.
Bought this from Lowes a year back for $47. This is never let me down. Dropped over a hundred trees with this and it runs like a champ. The vibrations ain't as bad as a 2 stroke. Very low kickback. Does hog a lot of gas though. Takes a while to start up if the weather is cold. Quick summary, I love this baby !
Just got one of these off market place for 80 bucks. Was worried since it was a big brand name how it would be and honestly this thing worked just fine. Had no issues starting it up at all. For 80 bucks I’m really happy with.
Bought one last weekend, read the manual a few minutes, took out to farm and cut down a 18" dead locust - took almost 5 minutes and another 10 to break down the rest of the tree. Have used it about 5 hrs total, clearing 6-12" trees and it hasn't shown any signs of slowing down yet ...
They sell them in a store called Ollie's. A store that sells you name it just about. A closeout overstock merchandise store in the northeast for 129.99. Some years ago, I bought a Honda trimmer that was four stroke. Smooth quiet but a little heavy.
I just got an add for Ollie's this morning. Why I am on this video. And it's 99 at my local store
This is where I got mine.
That is exactly why I just purchased one today. LOL Had to get one just because it is a 4 stroke. Just paid $139 with tax but yeah, I was wanting to see what this would be like. I will be trying it out Saturday to see. Update. It does work but a bear to start. I have chainsaws but, this one if you just decide to pull the rope like normally it won't allow that. If you just think you are going to pull like normal it will just kick back and yank the handle from your hand. I have the just pull one pop of compression stroke and it starts fine that way. Mine does just stop like if it was switched off but restarts, I suspect it has to do with the speed limiter on coil, just a guess. I hate that blub blub blub from the limiter at full throttle however you don't notice it on bigger logs in bigger cuts. Oh and, still getting small copper looking specks in the engine oil, not sure what to make of this.
I've had one for like 3 years , that see's a lot more action than just the average home owner saw , as my primary source of heat is wood . I like it because it always fires right up , still on the original plug . It does seems slightly under powered , is kind of heavy , but my only real gripe is it doesn't seem like the bar oiler works as well as my other saws , so seems to dull the chains sooner . I have other decent saws like homelites and some heavy craftsman and Echo . But I know with this I'm not going to spend 1/2 hour trying to make it run. When your 63 , with a twice broken back , that's a lot.
I have one I picked up at tractor supply for $120. I've had it almost a year. It does ok for small jobs around the house. I do recommend changing the chain though. It has started everytime I needed it to. And it eats gas.
How bad does it eat gas? Is it go thru more gas than a 2 stroke?
@@ginogallegos8079 it eats gas up.
I just bought one and ran it today.. I got a 16inch instead of 18inch.. Once I figured out to run it... it ran good, and did it's job I felt.. It did take fuel more I realize with that.. I'm pretty happy with it I'm also a auto mechanic so if anything goes wrong?? I'll figured what to do.. But your right it's cheaply made
i have one of those in a 16 inch model for work at a appointment complex. sometimes it takes a minute to get started but works great after that.
Finally a honest review.. thanks! There's like none of them out there amd Tractor supply sells them also BTW
Have always had 2 stroke saws my entire life. Seems interesting but will definitely stick with the 2 strokes for now.
I bought one because it's a oddity. Still in the box in 30 year's it will be worth a million conversations in the shop.
Nothing wrong with a cheap saw. Especially for someone that will probably only use it a couple times a year. Battery-powered ones aren't a good choice either, the batteries go bad over time if they just sit there or if people leave them sitting on the charger for six months. Only makes sense if you have other tools of the same brand that use the same battery. I personally find mixing fuel very annoying. I use very little of it and it's hard to measure and properly mix tiny amounts of fuel. I usually just end up buying TruFuel which is way overpriced.
Haha i got mine as a novelty too, pretty cool saw seeing that there are no other 4-strokes in the us. Good vid about it 🍻
That thing is cool! How’s it restart after it gets hot? Sounds like a four mix stihl trimmer lol! Edit…just got to the part about the valves and it getting hard to pull when it gets hot. Figured that would be something to deal with.
Better design than the Australian gardenline brand 4 stroke chainsaw. On them the engine oil is also the bar oil
What u mean the engine oil is also the bar oil cuz mine only brought one 100 mL bottle it says engine oil in it i just bought it so i im thinking it its just the engine oil & i would have to buy chain & bar oil
Seriously?
So when your chain runs dry your engine also seizes?
I’ve got one of those and it’s been going well for a couple of years.
But the more recent Aldi 4 stroke is this same saw. It is better having the bar and engine oil separate. I got one for my dad and he gives it a hiding!
Lmao
bought one and need to replace the chain -- can you use one the oregon replacement chains? or does it have to be original senix? -- thanks
I bought an Oregon chain for my it works fine.
Starting, Especially when warmed up - Pull Easy, don't jerk like a 2 stroke. the easy pull eliminates the lockup/kick back.
What I've found is to put the choke on wot starts easy.
I saw that also.
How reviewer was holding and pulling start handle.
Experience from open class MX = find TDC, a tiny bit past for 4 stroke, then get a full deliberate pull.
I'm looking for a saw with "valves" you didn't mention if this saw has any "valves" but I really like "valves" I even know how to adjust "valves" so I'm looking for a saw with lots of "valves" 3 o 7 would be best......
The valve lash is too tight from the factory which slows them down. Set it to 0.006” (0.15mm). I just bought the leaf blower and the engine looks suspiciously like the Makita 4cycle I just replaced. Both my makita and this senix blower were too tight on the valve clearance. Once corrected it ran like a champ. Im now thinking of buying the chain saw. I gave up on 2 stroke tools. After 1 season they just dont run right.
Waaaaaaa! 🤯! What do you mean they are only good for 1 season, then they don't run right? I love my smoker's! I wish everything I owned was able to be had in a 2stroke engine..lol except my speedboat 🚤, fast 2stroke boat's EAT FUEL ⛽️! So I'll stay with my 468BBC with 680hp and 700lbs of torque..from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 👋🤠
They are junk after one season
I completely agree with you. Bought the string trimmer from this brand. And for anyone wondering, these are basically GX31 engines with a few alterations, just in different sizes. Set my valves according to the GX31 specs and it runs great now.
Bought one from lowes for 99$ 18 bar I thought better priced then what I was gonna get then used heavily for the first 2 weeks ran and cut better than most other two strokes I've used but after about the 3rd week I had to sharpen the blade and the inky issue I can say I have w it is the chain loosens constantly and sparks while cutting however I think something is going on w the bar chain oil delivery. But otherwise it runs like a champ just hard to start your wife will break her hand when trying to do so lol
Lowe's here in Lancaster PA had 3 of them.
Any thoughts on how it will oil if running it upside down or at angles that might not allow the oil to get to areas.
That’s worth a review! Not sure I’ll have to try it
Lowe’s recently gave these to a bunch of volunteer fire departments in the area just prior to several round of severe storms pounding the area for days upon days. Needless to say, what an absolute piece of shit, and you definitely get what you pay for with this piece of garbage. The first 4 times one of the guys attempted to use it (over our trusty Stihls, and our Milwaukee electric) we found the piece of garbage bogged down and stalled out more times then not. Couldn’t get through half a tree, or even through half a decent sized branch without it bogging down and stalling out every single time. We will definitely stick to the names you can bet your life on, and while somewhat grateful for this free handout, it is absolute garbage.
To be fair, a 4 stroke chainsaws potential is there.
In the 70s, 80s and 90s 2 strike motorcycles dominated the race circumstances. 4 strokes could not compete. However, that KS to Honda and Yamaha with their innovative designs in pistons, valves and timing 4 strokes could not only compete with 2 strokes, but in many ways dominated them. Now with efi systems, a 4 stroke motorcycle woukd blow a 2 stroke out of the water.
That said the potential is there, but the technology and execution isn't. Maybe 20 years from now a company will make an effect 4 stroke chainsaw, but until then yeah 4 stroke chainsaws are garabage.
U have a Prorun saw?
Dieing is not from in being a four stroke. Set the idle a hair. I seen this till saws break in engine wise.
what about network and local? :-)
It's the first time that I heard someone say that they had good saws and then say that they are Poulan. HA!
POULAN made the best saws up till the 90’s! Also Homelite. All pro grade and American made! Stihl is garbage compared to a old school poulan. All my Poulan saws are 70’s and 80’s
@@oldmuscle8156 it's funny how Poulan ruined their reputation just in the last 25ish years and now most people think of them as garbage
@oldmuscle8156 I agree 👍 💯 with your comment! My grandpa Didas had a small engine repair shop, until he passed in 1989. He taught me how engines worked as a child. But he spoke to his customers that they were good tool's. I was a die hard Husky fanatic. Until I became disabled in 03 and can't run a big saw. And the 2 small saws i have are the BEST small saw's that I've EVER owned in my life, and would recommend them to ANYONE!..from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 👋🤠
@@oldmuscle8156 I just found out today my '09 Husky 235 is a made in the USA Poulan product. Man!
@@billallen4793 What are your 2 small saws?
"valves" really seem to upset you, everything is probably the valves lol
I have this saw and can't get it to start
Iv seen them on aliexpress for £90 delivered but at that price i can get a 16 inch makita clone with batteries and chain lubricator built-in, so ummm dunno 🤔
No video of it running??? Really??
I’m sorry dude but I’ve got a hard time trusting a review from someone who doesn’t know how to correctly hold a chainsaw.
4 stroke u can add Turbo to it LOL
I legit just bought one braaand new of Facebook market for $100 , legit 20 mins b4 watching this video wish I woulda watched vid before mayyybr i woulda changed my mind although i havent tried it yet will prob comment again once i use it & see if it is or was worth it
It's been 8mos, how'd it work out with the lil 4stroke nibbler? ..from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 👋🤠
Menards sells them now.
My senix won't start
Can't crank it.compressom too high
Adjust the valves. These are basically GX31 engines with a few alterations, just in different sizes. Set your valves according to the GX31 specs and it'll run.