Tractor Supply selling 54cc New Poulan Pro saws??

[Brmorgan]

Don't judge a book by the cover. I also first thought that the switch was in a bad place, but I now think its the best positioned switch that I have on a saw.

I don't think I ever have had a problem with it there.

+1. Nice and handy for my right thumb to operate, and a simple on/off. I'd take it anyday over Husky's "slide" switches, which are more difficult (at least for me) to operate with bulky winter gloves on, or Stihl's all-in-one choke/kill/throttle-lock switch. Never have warmed up to that design myself; not that there's anything wrong with it. I suppose if you were limbing or brushing in thick cover, a stray branch could trip the Poulan's switch and kill the engine, but so far it hasn't been a problem for me.

 

[pbtree]

I am new to this site but have lurked in the forums a few times.

I just went to TSC and picked one up because I needed a larger saw than what I now have. I was very close to buying a MS290 because they have a "free" case and chain this month but the 4 bills was pushing my budget these days.

I set the saw up and it started after 5 pulls. No cutting yet as I want to break this thing in right. If someone could post a link to proper break-in procedures I would appreciate it. I know a lot about power tools but not specifically chainsaws and I am sure there are little things that can make a big differnce in the long run.

Thanks everyone, I have learned a lot from this site already and hope to contribute in the future!

Welcome to the site and congrats on the new saw

 

[barneyrb]

I am new to this site but have lurked in the forums a few times.

I just went to TSC and picked one up because I needed a larger saw than what I now have. I was very close to buying a MS290 because they have a "free" case and chain this month but the 4 bills was pushing my budget these days.

I set the saw up and it started after 5 pulls. No cutting yet as I want to break this thing in right. If someone could post a link to proper break-in procedures I would appreciate it. I know a lot about power tools but not specifically chainsaws and I am sure there are little things that can make a big differnce in the long run.

Thanks everyone, I have learned a lot from this site already and hope to contribute in the future!

This is how I broke mine in... and with 3-4 tanks through it it's not fully broke in yet. I made sure it was 4 stroking on the top end the made about 15 min worth of lite cuts such as limbing, did not sink the bar in a big cut. Let it cool overnight, then did the same thing the next day for 30 min. The third day I ran it for about 45 min cutting and sunk the bar a couple of times then let it cool again. The fourth day I ran it like I stole it. The biggest thing to me is to make sure your carb settings are correct and don't run it lean. This was after I had modified mine a little. I'm not saying this is right but take it easy for the first little bit then let the hammer down, it'll take it.

 

[leeave96]

So is this Poulan a legacy design by Poulan of old or a recased/rebadged Husky or something else?

Thanks,
Bill

 

[wheelman]

You're joking, right? Poulan doesn't make anything like this before, and walmart has never carried any new old stock poulans. Plus, they never made a 34cc "good saw" so far as I know. You're probably referring to something like this:

Come on now the box said extreme power.:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Modifiedmark]

So is this Poulan a legacy design by Poulan of old or a recased/rebadged Husky or something else?

Thanks,
Bill

Bill you must have missed the part about this being one of the last good Poulan saws. Yes as far as I can tell this series is pretty much all Poulan.

I can't see much of anything that they share with other members of the Elux family. Well maybe a spark plug......

 

[scootr]

Good saw

I have the super 380, the 60cc version of this saw. It is very similar in design and construction of Stihl and Husky. It DOES have adjustable oiler, works fine. The saw runs as good as my 034 Super that I had, and feels a tad lighter. Here is a few pics.

Intake- looks like Stihl
http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=111618&stc=1&d=1255279359

Anti-vibe - looks like Husky
http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=111619&d=1255279474

 

[scootr]

The bottom, looks like a yellow Stihl.

The controls- I like it, the has half and full choke, throttle wide open if it gets flooded. I have had no prob with the switch. You have a lot of control over start options.

 

[scootr]

Air filter

No tools required to clean air filter.

 

[7sleeper]

No tools required to clean air filter

Great pics! reped ya for them!

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[Mr. Firewood]

some people have said in this thread that they would rather have one of these 330's then a MS290, well I was debating on getting a Dolmar 5100 to replace our tired 024AV but I guess I might have to look into this saw... hell for $200 it cant be that bad if it has a magnesium case.

 

[Banshee]

I hope you guys know this thread is making it hard not to go get one right now!

I really can' afford one right now because I just got a 288xp. I'm hoping to make it until payday to get one.

You guys keep this up and I'm going to go have to sell my plasma/blood/sperm and then head down to TS.

 

[woodgrenade]

I also noticed it had what looks like an adjustable oiler on it (looked like a dime sized screw head on the bottom of the saw) and the av was springs not rubber. One different thing was a nylon strap that was anchored on either side of an av spring on the bottom of the saw. It didn't look like it was there just for shipping, it looked permanent.

 

[scootr]

That nylon strap keeps the saw together if the AV spring breaks.

 

[zr900]

Does anybody know how much this saw weighs? Is it comparable in weight to a 346/5100?

 

[Farley9n]

Inside Look....

Here are some pictures of my PP 365.....I think it's the same inside the shrouding. Stock cylinder is a Gilardoni. This one is no longer stock.......Bob
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[Farley9n]

One More Thing!

The stock carb and boot seemed small for a 60cc saw but I found that the Poulan 3450 has a bit bigger set up that can be made to work.

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This saw turned out to be quite a runner..........Bob

 

[Brian_NC]

Does anybody know how much this saw weighs? Is it comparable in weight to a 346/5100?

I bought one yesterday and weighed it tonight. Both tanks full it weighed 16.5pds. It is a nice handling saw, with an 18 inch bar it would really be sweet. I was impressed by the power it had, especially after I pulled the baffle out of the muffler, removed the limiter caps, and adjusted it right. For about 214.00 out the door tax and all, I'm very happy with it.

 

[Outlaw5.0]

The stock carb and boot seemed small for a 60cc saw but I found that the Poulan 3450 has a bit bigger set up that can be made to work.

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This saw turned out to be quite a runner..........Bob

Thank you for the idea.

 

[barneyrb]

I bought one yesterday and weighed it tonight. Both tanks full it weighed 16.5pds. It is a nice handling saw, with an 18 inch bar it would really be sweet. I was impressed by the power it had, especially after I pulled the baffle out of the muffler, removed the limiter caps, and adjusted it right. For about 214.00 out the door tax and all, I'm very happy with it.

Make it .325 and 18" and it is REALLY sweet.....