Summary:
do not buy

Strengths:
Cuts well

Weaknesses:
after limited use - problem running when chainsaw is hot - cylinder problem

Summary:
Avoid, it isnt worth $100 I have an electric chainsaw that was given to me, that has more bite than this unit

Strengths:
cheap

Weaknesses:
Almost "TOY-LIKE" in quality and feel chain included is of softer metal than other chains I have used Very poor power for a 42cc engine basicly is a homeowner job saw, not a homeowner firewood saw

Summary:
Picked this up used at my local hardware for 99 dollars. Best investment after the ice storm knocked all my trees down here in Oklahoma. Cut up huge tree limbs as fast as lightning and I couldn't keep up with it. Not bad for a used chainsaw.

Strengths:
Cuts like hot knife thru butter. Starts easily, runs smooth, powerful.

Weaknesses:
Haven't found any.

Summary:
not bad for beginner, very safe, might want to get a better oregon chain instead of the one that comes with it.

Strengths:
best chain tension adjuster on the market, light weight, fast for size, good on gas

Weaknesses:
starts hard when cold out, low profile teeth cut slower than reg. teeth on larger saws

Summary:
good for around the house. Had no trouble when useing to clear tree branches for deer stands.

Strengths:
starts easy. good cutting for firewood (home use).

Weaknesses:
Gas tank cap is very hard to get off. Must use a screwdriver to turn it.

Summary:
very good rated based on price

Strengths:
easy to start. Runs smooth reliable

Weaknesses:
slow to come back to idle

Summary:
I won't be buying another Poulan.

Strengths:
Cuts well with a different blade than that which came with it.

Weaknesses:
One year old, gas cap WILL NOT go back on. Cap (all plastic)has expanded and will NOT fit back in.

Summary:
Great buy

Strengths:
Powerful for only 42cc engine

Weaknesses:
Has a tendancy to idle slower than much expensive chainsaws

Summary:
Would be a great value if they would fix the gas cap issue.

Strengths:
Good everyday use saw. Starts well, runs well, easy to use and I like the chain adjust.

Weaknesses:
Gas cap sticks and you can't get it in or out without tools.

Summary:
It would be a great around the house project saw. If you really plan on using your chainsaw for any period of time or want one that will last more than a year spend the extra money and get a good one. I use my dads sthil that he bought when he was 18 and passed down to me!

Strengths:
It's cheap

Weaknesses:
Chain does not stay tight during extended use (more than 5 minutes), blades go dull very quickly, And what good is a chainsaw if you can't put the gas cap on. Also have trouble running it in hot weather

Summary:
You get what you pay for! This saw does what a 139.00 (on sale) saw is supposed to do (cut some wood and through it away when it breaks). If you only cut a few cord a year than I would recommend this saw. Anything more than a couple cord and I would look at a Stihl, Husky.

Strengths:
Inexpensive. Runs pretty good once warmed up.

Weaknesses:
4-8 pulls to get started. Continuously leaks bar oil when not in use. Makes one heck of a mess in the saw case.

Summary:
Wasted my hard earned dollars on this piece of junk.

Strengths:
Once I got a better chain, it cut OK

Weaknesses:
Plastic gas cap won't screw in properly, need to use pliers to seat and unseat plug. Chain tension doesn't hold properly. After using for a couple of months, it would not idel properly. Tried to adjust idel with no luck. Checked exhaust system to see that that wasn't causing back pressure. Changed plug and type of gas. Still trouble shooting this thing. Had 2 SEARS 18 inch machines that last me 20 years of hard cutting. This thing couldn't make it a year just normal around the yard use.

Summary:
I cut a 46 inch oak a 34 inch oak and a 40 inch ceder with it,it runs great i run a tree service i only use poulan i had 2 359 huskys with 20` bars my poulan out cut it in mins buy it buy it buy it

Strengths:
Great

Weaknesses:
None

Summary:
I won't buy another Poulan now that I see they don't stand behind their products. They know there is a problem with the caps on these things and just sold me another $15 or so. For the casual user it is a good powered saw for the money.

Strengths:
Ease of chain replacement and tension. Plenty of power for the normal user. Might not be the best for professional use.

Weaknesses:
Gas cap swells. I contacted Poulan and they said it is the new gas but I use the new gas in all my saws and don't have this problem. Must be the Chinese materials in it. I keep two caps and rotate.