Home Page link

Looking for a good electric chain saw

Home| Search | About
Login Password
Register Now! Lost Password?

Home Repair - - If it ain't broken, don't fix it. Otherwise look here. 

Page 1 of 3       1 2 3 > last >> Bookmark this page:  YahooMyWeb Yahoo!  Google Google  Windows Live Favorites Windows Live  del.icio.us del.icio.us  digg digg  Add to Netscape Netscape
Subject Author Date
Looking for a good electric chain saw ** Frank ** 09-28-2007
If you were  Registered and logged in, you could reply and use other advanced thread options
Posted by ** Frank ** on September 28, 2007, 9:06 am
Sooner or later I have problems starting a 2 cycle engine. Yes fresh fuel,
right oil/fuel mixture, etc. I'm ordering a carburetor rebuild kit for the
chain saw and hope that solve the problem. Funny thing I have over half
dozen of 2 cycle engines from cheap units to top of the line, from small to
a 80cc engines and the only one that I never had problems starting or
running is the Echo, even with old fuel that the other 2 cycles couldn't run
on.

Anyway, I'm looking for a good electric chain saw. Milwaukee, Makita or the
Poulan Pro.


Milwaukee:
http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-16-Inch-Electric-Chain-6215/dp/B0000224HU/ref=sr_1_31/002-8398619-4606454?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1190983970&sr=8-31

Makita:
http://www.amazon.com/Makita-16-Inch-Electric-Chain-UC4000/dp/B00004TI0N/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/002-8398619-4606454?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1190983763&sr=8-2

Poulan Pro:
http://www.amazon.com/Poulan-18-Inch-Electric-Chainsaw-PP400E/dp/B00080OD9Q/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-8398619-4606454?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1190983763&sr=8-1


I didn't have much luck with the Poulan Pro gas saw but the electric model
is with good reviews and at less than half the price is tempting. All my
trees now are within 100' for the electric cord so distance is not a
problem. Has anyone used any of those saws above and care to comment.




PexSupply Save 10 468x60
Posted by ransley on September 28, 2007, 9:22 am
> Sooner or later I have problems starting a 2 cycle engine. Yes fresh fuel,
> right oil/fuel mixture, etc. I'm ordering a carburetor rebuild kit for the
> chain saw and hope that solve the problem. Funny thing I have over half
> dozen of 2 cycle engines from cheap units to top of the line, from small to
> a 80cc engines and the only one that I never had problems starting or
> running is the Echo, even with old fuel that the other 2 cycles couldn't run
> on.
>
> Anyway, I'm looking for a good electric chain saw. Milwaukee, Makita or the
> Poulan Pro.
>
>
Milwaukee:http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-16-Inch-Electric-Chain-6215/dp/B00002...
>
> Makita:http://www.amazon.com/Makita-16-Inch-Electric-Chain-UC4000/dp/B00004T...
>
> Poulan
Pro:http://www.amazon.com/Poulan-18-Inch-Electric-Chainsaw-PP400E/dp/B000...
>
> I didn't have much luck with the Poulan Pro gas saw but the electric model
> is with good reviews and at less than half the price is tempting. All my
> trees now are within 100' for the electric cord so distance is not a
> problem. Has anyone used any of those saws above and care to comment.

For no problems on starting gas I empty the tank, but your problem
could be the ignition circuit. Sthil might have the best electric, but
Milwaukee or makita should be very good.


Posted by Max on September 28, 2007, 10:25 am
On Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:06:28 -0700, "** Frank **"

>Sooner or later I have problems starting a 2 cycle engine. Yes fresh fuel,
>right oil/fuel mixture, etc. I'm ordering a carburetor rebuild kit for the
>chain saw and hope that solve the problem. Funny thing I have over half
>dozen of 2 cycle engines from cheap units to top of the line, from small to
>a 80cc engines and the only one that I never had problems starting or
>running is the Echo, even with old fuel that the other 2 cycles couldn't run
>on.
>
>Anyway, I'm looking for a good electric chain saw. Milwaukee, Makita or the
>Poulan Pro.
>

<snip>

I've owned several electrics throught the years and quite honestly,
they're all junk. The hassle of dragging a cord around is a pain and
the electric motors almost always jam on wet wood.

If you're having constant problems with your 2 cycles, I'd recommend
going to a small engine repair shop and having them look at your saws
and see if there's a common denominator that's causing your problems.

My 2 cycle motors on my leaf blowers, lawn mower, trimmer and chain
saws are all extremely reliable.


Posted by terry on September 28, 2007, 10:43 am

Just a thought. Are those Poulan saws based on the Macullock(sp)
design. If so nobody here had much success with those. So much so that
some individuals and shops refused to work on them!
We have an older Pioneer 1074, (no chain brake) no longer made which
is not too bad although I'm no expert! Stihl and Husquevarna (both
Scandinavian?) get good name here.
Electrics except for a bit of light tree 'trimming' not so sure! Seem
to lack power and rather rapidly go the way of electric lawn mowers
which don't last long here either.
Just an opinion.


Posted by Tony Hwang on September 28, 2007, 11:09 am
Max wrote:

> On Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:06:28 -0700, "** Frank **"
>
>
>>Sooner or later I have problems starting a 2 cycle engine. Yes fresh fuel,
>>right oil/fuel mixture, etc. I'm ordering a carburetor rebuild kit for the
>>chain saw and hope that solve the problem. Funny thing I have over half
>>dozen of 2 cycle engines from cheap units to top of the line, from small to
>>a 80cc engines and the only one that I never had problems starting or
>>running is the Echo, even with old fuel that the other 2 cycles couldn't run
>>on.
>>
>>Anyway, I'm looking for a good electric chain saw. Milwaukee, Makita or the
>>Poulan Pro.
>>
>
>
> <snip>
>
> I've owned several electrics throught the years and quite honestly,
> they're all junk. The hassle of dragging a cord around is a pain and
> the electric motors almost always jam on wet wood.
>
> If you're having constant problems with your 2 cycles, I'd recommend
> going to a small engine repair shop and having them look at your saws
> and see if there's a common denominator that's causing your problems.
>
> My 2 cycle motors on my leaf blowers, lawn mower, trimmer and chain
> saws are all extremely reliable.
>
Hmmm,
Ditto. I don't have any gripe against any 2 cycle stuff I own. Including
motor cycle. Using BEST quality mix oil in proper ratio is a must I think.

Page 1 of 3       1 2 3 > last >>
Similar ThreadsPosted
Re: Electric Chain Saws June 11, 2006, 10:24 pm
Electric chain saw-motor burnt out June 2, 2006, 11:19 am
electric chain saw oil, buzzing, teeter-totter March 10, 2007, 1:39 pm
Is an Electric a Good Choice for Edging Dymondria? June 3, 2007, 6:35 pm
What's a good brand for a tankless electric water heater? October 26, 2005, 2:32 pm
Home Depot won't price match Milwaukee electric chain saw - where a great deal is not a deal at all. June 26, 2008, 9:58 am
how good are electric hammer drills for cutting bolts/nuts? October 21, 2006, 5:26 pm
Re: HI AMP ELECTRIC asks Can you find a good reliable electrician or contractor? October 16, 2008, 8:38 am
Problem removing chain from Sears chain saw May 10, 2006, 12:30 pm
Poulan pro 44cc 20" chain saw - chain oil not feeding May 6, 2008, 2:50 pm

Contact Us | Privacy Policy

XML SitemapXML Sitemap