Bought a new Poulan Pro 5020 to see what there about

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5020 wood! It's been a great saw for me the last 2 years. Never have had to touch the primer. Changed the plug once, when it didn't want to start. Needs more power, but works. Doesn't need any wear parts like the used saw I just bought for almost the same price!
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You can't do that - it's a Poulan, you can't cut wood with it! It's a clamshell with a plastic case! It'll melt, or the cylinder will burn up after a tank, or the bar will bend, or........ How could you even think about cutting firewood with that, you'll freeze for sure.

Enjoy the heat!
 
Yep most of us are very open minded to all brands. 5020 is a great bang for the buck.

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99.9% of the wood I've burnt the last 9 years has been cut by a 4218 or 5020 PP...ain't froze yet! Own like, heck, IDK...6, 7, maybe 8 of these things in total...I don't think I have $300 in the whole pile...
 
Often with the 'pro saw mentality' that saw forums suffer, many seeking advice on buying a saw for firewood get steered into buying an over-the-top pro grade saw that extends their budget and is far from satisfying someone's needs. This thread sheds some light on a good capable saw at a fantastic price that would often be the right saw for many.
 
Often with the 'pro saw mentality' that saw forums suffer, many seeking advice on buying a saw for firewood get steered into buying an over-the-top pro grade saw that extends their budget and is far from satisfying someone's needs. This thread sheds some light on a good capable saw at a fantastic price that would often be the right saw for many.
I get crucified in german forums when recomending down to earth chainsaws.

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However, the satisfaction of running a rip-snortin' saw of any size far outweighs the satisfaction of simply cutting wood. Rip-snortin' Braap is better than BRrrrrrr.

Ha!

PS, I was looking for a 5020 for a bit due to this thread. I missed a closeout of the older model for 169.00. Now they are 299.00. I will keep my eyes open...
 
What is a good starting point for the carb settings on these saws. I gave one to my brother and I think he has the carb all out of wack. It ran when I gave it to him but now it dies when you hit the throttle. I'd like to tune it but can't find info on a starting point.
 
Mine was that way. Wouldnt run out of the box at all. If I was a guy that didnt know **** and just needed a saw of the box I would have been one PO'ed owner.
Let me go check my thread on my site as I think I saved info.

After the quick L and I adjustments saw was one of the easiest starting and running saws I had.
 
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