Poulan Chainsaw Electric ES350
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Poulan Chainsaw ES350 For Heavy And Light Objects
There are certain things you need in order to maintain the cleanliness and order of your yard. Time is one thing, and equipment is another. Time, because not everything is instant, there are some things in which you have to spend a substantial amount of time and effort in order to achieve it. Equipment will help you with this. With the right equipment, cleaning and maintaining your yard would be easier and less time-consuming.
For cutting, an ordinary saw would be enough. You could be like the people of before and spend more time and effort in cutting down something. If you do not want this, go for the electric chain saw. In this technological age, it is better to make use of the technology and not abuse it than never attempting to try it and go through the long, strenuous process.
One of the electric chain saws available in the market is the Poulan chainsaw. It is an easy-to-use, portable, durable chain saw ideal for the home. The 16-inch Poulan chainsaw weighs 10 lbs, has a capacity of 2610 watts and is electric powered. It also has the cutting capacity of 32 inches.
Most chainsaws would be perfect for felling trees and other heavy objects, and are specifically designed for heavyweight duty. This is all and well, but what would you use for the lighter jobs. These chainsaws work wonders in the cutting of heavy objects but would be a disaster for the lighter ones. The Poulan chainsaw however, is entirely different. It has the capacity to fell trees and prune and trim at the same time. It is ideal for heavy weight objects, and perfect for the lighter ones. It is the epitome of versatility in the chain saw business.
Aside from being able to serve those two purposes, the Poulan chainsaw has other features as well. Its cutting speed can be described by a saw cutting through a 10-inch-square oak beam. It rates 5 out of 5 on the safety scale since it has features such as the inertia-activated chain break, which stops the rotation of the chain in case a kickback occurs. There is an auto-oiling system that keeps the 16-inch steel bar and chain fully lubricated. It is also relatively easy to use since it has features that include freedom from vibration and horizontal-cutting comfort.
The Poulan chainsaw can be found in malls near you or any online store like Amazon. more info
Great Saw!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Being born and raised in Florida I’ve been through a dozen or so Hurricanes. Since there is always power failures who in their right mind would own an electric chain saw? Well me for one LOL. Three things are a must if using electric tools.
1. A heavy duty extension cord
2. A gas generator
3. A Heavy duty 12 volt power converter.
I use the power converter via the charge system on the F 150 pick up. This is used in remote locations when the chain saw is needed. The generator is used when main power is down in the house. The generator is only used during storm conditions, which is wired into the house wiring.
As for the saw its a great unit. I’ve been through electric chain saws in the last twenty years. Most…. for the most part have served well.
The main thing to remember with any saw is the sharpness of the blade. I for one always resharpen the blade and clean the unit after each use. Drain the oil after each use, wipe off any sap with wd-40, and sharpen the blade. You’ll get a decade or so out of an electric saw that is used on a regular basis.
The Poulan Electric 16″ 3.5hp Chainsaw is a well made unit and I’m totally satisfied with its performance! Don’t forget eye protection with this and any other power tool.
Nice saw!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought one of these on sale at Home Depot for $48. Spent a few hours cutting a fallen tree as well as cutting down a few smaller trees. It worked great, no complaints. The no tool adjustment worked great. Had no issues with kickback. Took it apart to clean and it was pretty easy as well. Lots of tools say to clean after use, but a chainsaw is one that you really should clean well – and drain the oil out. But it was simple and no problem.
Couple to things to keep in mind – it doesn’t say on the box to get the chain oil, but you need to buy it. Also, unless you get a really small bottle of the chain oil, you will need a funnel too. Then you need a pretty long extension cord and because the saw draws a lot of amps, you should use a 14 or 12 gauge, not a 16 gauge. Make sure you have one handy.
If you haven’t used a chainsaw before, read the instructions and be careful….
Excellent chainsaw — fit for purpose
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this 16-inch Poulan (3.5 hp, automatic oiler) after reading the reviews, and I am happy with the purchase. The chainsaw arrived 3 days after I ordered it (I am in metro-DC suburb). The instruction booklet had useful, detailed information. After inspection and adding the chainsaw oil, this Poulan was at work on a 25-foot apple tree in the backyard. The 3.5hp Poulan (with brand-new blades) smoothly cut thru the 9-inch diameter trunk and with trimming of branches. I am happy with the Poulan. [A complaint: the original box was crushed. While a box does not affect chainsaw performance, I want a good-shape box for storage.] // [I have a 4-year old 16-in Remington electric : a 3hp manual-oiler. The Remington motor remains good but its blades would jump off its guide every 20 minutes, interrupting work and posing a safety issue. The Remington also leaks oil badly.]
*** SAFETY HINT: Always take a few minutes to review tree-cutting and safety procedures. I forgot to factor in a tree’s lean and the apple tree almost crashed into a fence.
3.5 Peak Horsepower is not 3.5 Horsepower
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This Poulan ES350 is an excellent electric chain saw and it has plenty of horsepower, but it not 3.5 horsepower. I did some research and learned where this 3.5 HP rating came from and it’s not 3.5 HP. It is, as printed on the saw, 3.5 Peak HP. That rating is obtained by putting the motor on a test bench and monitoring the current while a brake is applied to the motor. As the current increases due to the brake force the current is recorded. When the motor finally stalls the current is shown to be approximately 32 Amps.
Electrically….1 HP = 746 Watts
And, Watts = Volts x Amps
Most electric motors are also derated as a result of efficiency and other factors.
Do the math:
115 Volt x 32 Amp x .72 (eff factor) / 746 watts = 3.5 Peak HP
I. E., it’s a sales gimmick that doesn’t tell you much except that each bench test toasts a motor.
I’m running 225 feet of extension cord. That’s 200 feet of 12AWG and 25 feet of 14AWG. I also installed a fuse box in series with the cords. I started with a 5 Amp slo-blo fuse. It held for approximately a minute then opened. Then I installed a 7 Amp slo-blo fuse and have been cutting since then. I’m cutting out stumps so believe me this little Poulan ES350 is standing up to my test bench.
With my 225 feet of cord I’ll guess that I’m getting:
110 Volt x 6 Amp x .72 (eff) / 746 Watts = 0.6 HP
Even that 0.6 sounds like a lot for these little dinky motors. But who am I to argue with the numbers?
Excellent product
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I expected an electric chainsaw to be wimpy. Not so!
I’m not a lumberjack, but have rented or borrowed a chainsaw often enough to justify buying my own. All the cutting I’ve ever done has never been far from an outlet either, so I thought I’d trust the other reviews and give an electric saw a try.
The saw was ready to go right out of the box. I filled the bar oil reservoir, plugged it in, and started to cut. After a while I noticed the bar was not oiling, and reread the owners’ manual. I was doing everything right, but no oil was getting to the bar and chain. After 1.5 hours of cutting, I called a local Poulan dealer who said to bring it in for repair. Rather than drive 20 miles to the repairman, I contacted Amazon, who gave instructions for returning the item. The next day I carried the saw to the post office, and that very afternoon received a replacement saw!
Amazing service from Amazon!!!!
The replacement saw works perfectly.
Electric Pros: electric saw is as strong as any gas saw, never runs out of gas, doesn’t require a special gas can to blend oil and gas, doesn’t wear me out pulling the rope, doesn’t require special starting instructions – hot v. cold, gas saw weighs 50% more than electric, electric saw costs about half as much as a gas saw, quieter than gas engine, and silent when idle. Spark plugs don’t foul, and never needs tune up.
Electric Cons: needs an outlet, so it doesn’t work out in the forest. Watch out for the cord.
If I hadn’t needed to send the first one back, it would get five stars.
sawer
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The chain saw comes with an excellent, detailed manual that was helpful for getting started with a new machine. The saw performed well, and quickly cut through the limbs and branches I hoped to reduce in size. Also impressive was the nearly overnight delivery of the saw despite paying only for regular postage.
Poulan ES350 16 Inch Chain saw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this saw last fall with the intention of taking down three small 4 inch wild saplings straddling a fence line. At four inches in diameter and about 20 feet tall, I knew this saw could probably handle the work load based on another Poulan product I own.
Well it went through the saplings like wildfire and then I noticed a thirty foot nine-inch diameter sweet gum tree that had lost its top in a bad nor’easter last fall so thought I give that one a try. This saw went through it like a hot knife through butter, and…………this was a big heavy tree. It took all one day to cut it up but the saw never failed.
I can’t say enough about this saw. Its the best value dollar for dollar I ever spent.
It comes with an Oregon blade and chain bar so that in itself speaks loads for the quality.
Super buy.
An electric chain saw that works.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great saw. Cuts without chain slipping, easy to clean. First electric saw that really worked for us.
An Excellent Chainsaw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Conclusion: Whoa! Does this thing cut wood !!! This is an excellent chainsaw.
A little background:
I live among a lot of 80-foot trees. I don’t feel safe cutting down 12 – 16 inch trees, but I always have a few smaller ones to deal with, and a lot of `leaners’ that look kind of messy, especially when they’re near the house.
I have had a gasoline saw (a very good major brand – 18 inches) for many years, but my old and tired shoulders didn’t like to start it – especially after a hard winter in storage (without being properly `winterized’ of course.) I was very skeptical of an electrical, just figured they were sort of toys. The one I priced initially (same brand as my gas saw) was more than my gasoline cost, so that was that. Then I bumped into the Poulan line.
I inquired casually at my local dealer. He was out for the season, but said he thought they were entirely legitimate saws, definitely not toys. Further inquires confirmed they were definitely not toys, in fact worked very well. Having worked for a company that made them years ago, I was quite aware of the hazards of chain saws, and how to avoid them.
So I went with the 16 inch ES350. I would probably have been very happy with a 14, but I was aware of the very high value of an automatic oiler. (My gas job was getting too big for me anyway, so it was a good excuse to downsize.) These things go through chain/bar oil fast, and it’s easy to forget to stop and do it manually. You don’t have to run out of oil too many times before you’re in trouble from chain/bar wear. BTW, when you buy your saw, order a bottle of chain oil with it. You’ll need it right away.
So I bought the ES350 and headed out into the woods. As mentioned in the literature, it didn’t take long for the new chain to stretch, and actually come off the sprockets/bar. I was watching for it, too, but got caught napping. Anyway, 5 minutes later I was back in business, and have had no problems with chain stretching since.
Being that my only real experience was with my older/larger gas job, I had no idea what to expect. Whoa! Does this thing cut wood! I was absolutely amazed.
Reality check – This is a 16-inch saw. Some will say, therefore, you can cut through a 32-inch log. Really? Don’t even think about it. It’s nothing about this particular saw. But Rule #1 with chain saws is don’t contact the workpiece ANYWHERE NEAR the nose of the chain/bar. (BTW, that is also Rule # 2 through 10) You are courting almost sure disaster if you do, and all the so-called kickback preventors in the world will not guarantee ANY saw isn’t going to wind up in your face. Most people are concerned about cutting into their legs – as they should be. Just don’t forget about you face.
This saw, like most electrics, is advertised at 3.5 horsepower. Hmmmmmm! That’s actually a `Peak Horsepower’ – mostly a meaningless marketing gimmick. Let’s see, if that were a true continuous 3.5 horsepower, at 120 volts AC the saw would draw about 33 amps. Obviously not what actually happens.
I highly recommend this saw.
beats gasolene models for my yard work
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have a few fruit trees and basically try to keep up with trimming and shaping the limbs. This saw works great right out of the box. I don’t know why I fooled around with hard starting, mixing gas, and all that goes along with gasolene models when this one works so well.
Works Great
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this for trimming of branches around the house and it works great. It replaced my 14″ 2 1/2 hp Poulan and cut a lot faster with the extra power. I really like the automatic oilier and the window gauge. So far it was a great purchase for me.
Great Saw for the $
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve owned both gas and electric chain saws. With a gas saw, you can use it anyplace. Obviously gas saws do not require electricity, but the small gas engines require maintenance and don’t always start. With the Poulan ES350, there is enough power with the 3.5 HP motor to drive through all but the largest of trees. This is great for dropping trees, tree branches etc. It does not bog down as my previous 14 inch Poulan did. For a little more money you get a lot more power. It is heavier than the 14 inch, but with the increased power it is safer to use since the chain does not bog down and stop when cutting down trees etc. This is ideal for the homeowner. You are tied to an electric cord and power, but it starts every time. A must have for a home owner who has trees which require trimming.
Nice saw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Love it. Much quieter than gas power, no fumes, no starting issues, no clutch… just plug and go. Plenty of cutting power, I cut a bunch of 6″ to 8″ Cedars and Junipers with wicked knots and twisty grain and had no problems. Nice and light, easy to control. My only gripe is I wish it came with a case. Obviously if your sawing situation lacks AC power then this is not the saw for you, otherwise it is great. Also, do yourself a favor and buy/use a heavy gauge (12ga to 10ga) extension cord…(it makes a difference) I would count that cost when figuring the total cost of buying an electric chain saw.
Excellent Saw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was nervous about the power this saw would offer, but I have been very pleasantly surprised. It’s obviously not as mobile as gas-powered saws because of the need for an extension cord, but it has gone through everything I’ve needed it to go through with no problem. It’s not especially noisy, and light enough to easily maneuver. Would buy it again in a heartbeat.
New chain saw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought the Poulan 16-inch chain saw to replace my old 14-inch chain saw. I have only used it once to cut down a Bradford Pear tree, during which process it did a good job. It has plenty of power and very easily cut through the tree. So far I am very pleased with the saw.
Satisfactory Saw
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Needed to take down some small trees; this saw did the job. Went through 6-8 diameter branches with ease. Does not come with oil, so make sure you have some on hand if you want to use out of the box.
Works as adveritsed
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Saw worked great out of the box. And yes, this one at least has a chain brake and it works in about 1 nanosecond after you let go of the trigger. Oil pump worked great, too. I was able to buzz through some pretty big limbs and do some pruning with no effort whatsoever and no problems. I don’t know how this would work on large trees or trying to cut down a tree and have no plans to do that. It might be a little underpowered for the tougher work. But for my needs it is perfect. And another nice feature on the saw is the bucking spikes. But check the chain after about 5 minutes or less when the saw is used for the first time–it will have to be tightened up but you can do that very easily on this saw.
Good saw, within limits
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Because of shoulder problems, I find starting gasoline-powered saws difficult, so I bought the Poulan electric. I have been impressed with its power and cutting speed and have given it moderately heavy use, connected to the power line and to a generator. I have cut up some fairly large trees, but mostly I have used it on brush and limbs. As with any chain saw, the user should let the saw do the cutting and resist the temptation to force the saw through the wood. If you need to force it, the chain needs sharpening. This is particularly important with an electric.
My saw quit working suddenly while cutting up a large tree. I disassembled the saw to check the motor (The saw must be COMPLETELY disassembled to get at the motor). The commutator was burned, no doubt from letting the saw lug while connected to a too long and wimpy extension cord. I buffed the commutator with XF sandpaper and reassembled the saw. The usual tools are required, plus a pair of small forceps to reattach the oil line. The saw was obviously not designed to be serviced. It worked fine for about a year, until I loaned it to a friend who is not known to be tool-friendly. It is now awaiting another rebuild.
In summation, buy this saw, but DON’T OVERLOAD THE MOTOR.
Poulan ES350 Electric saw – GREAT!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I recently bought a Poulan ES 350 after the motor burned out in another brand of electric chain saw while attempting to cut up a large pine that had fallen. Received the Poulan promptly from Amazon and proceeded to cut up the tree and it worked terrific! Powerful, cut clean and quick and no sign at all of overheating or strain. I give this Poulan electric saw top marks across the board.
POULAN ES350 ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW – AWESOME
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I cut down a 25 ft pine tree this past weekend and this 16″ chainsaw worked perfectly ! It had zero problem cutting this 14″ diameter tree. Saw worked better than I had expected. Cut fast, smooth, and without incident. Triming the limbs went smooth as did the cutting of the trunk into 16″ length logs. Probably ran the saw off and on for 1 hour and only used 1 tank of bar & chain oil, which is normal. Once finished cutting, I cleaned the saw up (especially behind the chain sprocket cover) just to do proper maintenance and get rid of the wood chips / sawdust. I re-adjusted / tightened the chain as it did stretch some (which is normal). I could not be happier even only after 1 hour of usage. Owners manual was helpful. I would buy this Poulan ES350 saw again tomorrow. Five stars.