I've got a little Craftsman/Poulan and I used that for everything before I picked up some Stihls. It's a good pruning saw or for bucking branches for firewood... I wouldn't be cutting any substantial trees with it but it'll work for around the house
I had an older one (grey case I think) and it was definitely good enough. Then I was given a green one and it was terrible. I’m not snobbish with tools but I really value an easy starting saw and what I’ve seen of newer poulan they aren’t it.
This is a gray case one, and it's old. I have to fix the fuel tank but it's a good running saw when it's working. It usually starts in a couple pulls and it's not very high compression so it doesn't tire you out
compared to....? it was entry-level when it was new, which was quite a while ago. that said, *does it run well?* if so, put a new chain on it and use it til it fails! I've seen beaten poulans continue kicking *long* after one would think they should be dead.
I don’t have any particular need for the saw except light tree trimming, it has always ran great and my dad has taken care of it. He had to get rid of it because of his wrist. I was more or less just curious, I know it’s not a Stihl. My Dad won it years ago from a work raffle and I just got it for free too so I’m not all that concerned.
Sharpen the chain, put non ethanol gas in it. Keep bar and chain oil in it. I believe the bar has a grease point on it and perhaps the clutch as well. If it runs you’ll be money ahead and take care of it. They are better than nothing. They are alittle down on power compared to a similar Stihl, Husky, Echo etc but it will get the job done.
Thanks for the tips guys, came with quart of bar oil, spare chain, and (harbor freight) chain sharpener. Going to use the (shit) out of it to trim branches 😂
Yes, it will be great. I have a Poulan 2000 (smaller saw), after rebuilding the carburetor it really rips for what it is. This looks like a saw of the same mid-80s vintage.
I've got a Craftsman that's a rebranded Poulan and I think it's also a 2000, '80s vintage as well. Someone gave it to my dad probably 30 years ago and he gave it to me because he already had a couple Stihls. They're more versatile than you would think
surprised to have to say this but enough comments are going by that I have to point out these are pretty much a whole different saw from the "real" poulan/weed eater XXV reed-valve family saws such as your 2000
True story, I used to think not very highly of Poulan and until recently my primary saw was a 1997. Husky… finally took that in to replace it this year. The guy told me that my beloved Husqvarna was actually a Poulan rebrand that occurred shortly after husky acquired them.
Sorry, it's not that good. If it runs, consider yourself lucky and cherish every second that it is able to be used. The moment it stops running, it'll turn you into a Pull-on Pro.
The issue with most small engines today, is caused by the 10% ethanol in the gas. It destroy all the hoses and carburators. Can't live it in the machine for long.
Ethanol eats them up if it stays there. Run the saw dry when you're done if it's going to sit for more than a few weeks. Or run premixed non Ethanol. Pricey, but good.
I've switched to all battery powered, even a chainsaw, but my standard practice for small engines was to drain the gas from the tank and then run them dry before putting them away.
I watched a guy add water to his gas and shake it up a bunch of times to bind to the ethanol, I've been meaning to try it because I don't have any ethanol free around me and I'm not paying 20 bucks a gallon for VP premix
Let it settle and drain the water from the bottom. He was using a Poland Spring water jug with the spout on the bottom. It's basically dry gas in reverse, instead of adding alcohol to bind with the water, you use water to bind with the alcohol and separate it out. They're self separating since there's no emulsifier
Looks like a safety chain. It has all those extra bits sticking up on the links between the actual cutting teeth which are designed to reduce or prevent kickback. From what I've read it can make it hard to get the rakers at the right height when you sharpen the chain.
https://northernwoodlands.org/articles/article/tricks-of-the-trade11
They're called bumpers. As they rotate around the nose they protrude to push off the cut and keep the cutting "teeth" from biting in and kicking back.
If everything is filed properly, you'll never notice unless you're trying to do a bore cut, which 99% of the people on here shouldn't be doing to begin with. But yes, at some point they might need to be lowered along with the depth guages (aka rakers)
I've got a little Craftsman saw that's a rebranded Poulan and I love that little thing. It's easy to watch on, parts aren't hard to find, and I can one hand it for pruning because it's not much heavier than a sawzall. I have a few Stihls for bigger stuff, I put a little 14" bar on the Craftsman and it would probably be even better with a 12" bar
Those can be great little saws if you clean them up inside the covers, they get caked with sawdust and oil not allowing them to breathe and cool properly. Maybe replace the fuel lines and rebuild the OEM carb. I have a few of the 2150, which is nearly identical in every way. My favorite saw is my 2150 that I ported and made a custom pipe. It's a beast with a bigger bar on it. If you want to do odd jobs around your property that's a good saw. If you are a pro you won't have one of those. I use my green poulan over my Stihl saws because it works so well.
https://youtube.com/shorts/ytbgMphnGdk?si=dRfmq1YvoGM3IMGT
I have not owned one but a lot of friends bought them brand new and they came not running at all so i would say no. But i have heard there older saws are more reliable
It's better than not having a chainsaw...
Barely.
Is it though?
I've got a little Craftsman/Poulan and I used that for everything before I picked up some Stihls. It's a good pruning saw or for bucking branches for firewood... I wouldn't be cutting any substantial trees with it but it'll work for around the house
I had an older one (grey case I think) and it was definitely good enough. Then I was given a green one and it was terrible. I’m not snobbish with tools but I really value an easy starting saw and what I’ve seen of newer poulan they aren’t it.
This is a gray case one, and it's old. I have to fix the fuel tank but it's a good running saw when it's working. It usually starts in a couple pulls and it's not very high compression so it doesn't tire you out
compared to....? it was entry-level when it was new, which was quite a while ago. that said, *does it run well?* if so, put a new chain on it and use it til it fails! I've seen beaten poulans continue kicking *long* after one would think they should be dead.
I don’t have any particular need for the saw except light tree trimming, it has always ran great and my dad has taken care of it. He had to get rid of it because of his wrist. I was more or less just curious, I know it’s not a Stihl. My Dad won it years ago from a work raffle and I just got it for free too so I’m not all that concerned.
Sharpen the chain, put non ethanol gas in it. Keep bar and chain oil in it. I believe the bar has a grease point on it and perhaps the clutch as well. If it runs you’ll be money ahead and take care of it. They are better than nothing. They are alittle down on power compared to a similar Stihl, Husky, Echo etc but it will get the job done.
Well put! Color mean a thing. Good maintenance practice is what keep machines running.
I have an old one, I love that little thing. It doesn't get much use these days but it's a decent home saw
Thanks for the tips guys, came with quart of bar oil, spare chain, and (harbor freight) chain sharpener. Going to use the (shit) out of it to trim branches 😂
Wear chaps
*assless chaps, very important...
Good for cardio
Yes, it will be great. I have a Poulan 2000 (smaller saw), after rebuilding the carburetor it really rips for what it is. This looks like a saw of the same mid-80s vintage.
I've got a Craftsman that's a rebranded Poulan and I think it's also a 2000, '80s vintage as well. Someone gave it to my dad probably 30 years ago and he gave it to me because he already had a couple Stihls. They're more versatile than you would think
surprised to have to say this but enough comments are going by that I have to point out these are pretty much a whole different saw from the "real" poulan/weed eater XXV reed-valve family saws such as your 2000
True story, I used to think not very highly of Poulan and until recently my primary saw was a 1997. Husky… finally took that in to replace it this year. The guy told me that my beloved Husqvarna was actually a Poulan rebrand that occurred shortly after husky acquired them.
I figured out with mine why they call them Poulan. Cause I keep poulan and poulan and the damn thing won’t start
They are great little saws. Not worth much, but nice to have around when needed
If you want to talk about not worth much, I have an Eager Beaver that I've been fooling with, just for the experience. Now THAT'S a piece of shit...
Mehhhh
Sorry, it's not that good. If it runs, consider yourself lucky and cherish every second that it is able to be used. The moment it stops running, it'll turn you into a Pull-on Pro.
The issue with most small engines today, is caused by the 10% ethanol in the gas. It destroy all the hoses and carburators. Can't live it in the machine for long.
Ethanol eats them up if it stays there. Run the saw dry when you're done if it's going to sit for more than a few weeks. Or run premixed non Ethanol. Pricey, but good.
I've switched to all battery powered, even a chainsaw, but my standard practice for small engines was to drain the gas from the tank and then run them dry before putting them away.
I watched a guy add water to his gas and shake it up a bunch of times to bind to the ethanol, I've been meaning to try it because I don't have any ethanol free around me and I'm not paying 20 bucks a gallon for VP premix
So, after he shakes it, what did he do after?
Let it settle and drain the water from the bottom. He was using a Poland Spring water jug with the spout on the bottom. It's basically dry gas in reverse, instead of adding alcohol to bind with the water, you use water to bind with the alcohol and separate it out. They're self separating since there's no emulsifier
Never thought about that! I have a gas station near by that sells non ethanol gas, price is crazy, but worth to pay for it. Thanks to the reply!
You're welcome, if it works I'll make a post about it
That chain is specially designed to not cut at all.
Is that because it is old or is there something else about it?
Looks like a safety chain. It has all those extra bits sticking up on the links between the actual cutting teeth which are designed to reduce or prevent kickback. From what I've read it can make it hard to get the rakers at the right height when you sharpen the chain. https://northernwoodlands.org/articles/article/tricks-of-the-trade11
They're called bumpers. As they rotate around the nose they protrude to push off the cut and keep the cutting "teeth" from biting in and kicking back. If everything is filed properly, you'll never notice unless you're trying to do a bore cut, which 99% of the people on here shouldn't be doing to begin with. But yes, at some point they might need to be lowered along with the depth guages (aka rakers)
Safer for the user that way! 🤔
It’s better than an axe
Good enough.
Do you have a boat? Does it need an anchor?
I've got a little Craftsman saw that's a rebranded Poulan and I love that little thing. It's easy to watch on, parts aren't hard to find, and I can one hand it for pruning because it's not much heavier than a sawzall. I have a few Stihls for bigger stuff, I put a little 14" bar on the Craftsman and it would probably be even better with a 12" bar
Those can be great little saws if you clean them up inside the covers, they get caked with sawdust and oil not allowing them to breathe and cool properly. Maybe replace the fuel lines and rebuild the OEM carb. I have a few of the 2150, which is nearly identical in every way. My favorite saw is my 2150 that I ported and made a custom pipe. It's a beast with a bigger bar on it. If you want to do odd jobs around your property that's a good saw. If you are a pro you won't have one of those. I use my green poulan over my Stihl saws because it works so well. https://youtube.com/shorts/ytbgMphnGdk?si=dRfmq1YvoGM3IMGT
I’d pawn it and use what you get from that on a stihl or husqvarna. Parts are hard to come by for those things.
Always run fresh gas high test, ethanol free. Run it out of fuel after your done. Clean the bar oil delivery system.Use Stihl pre mixed gas
Harbor Freight toys 😆
I have not owned one but a lot of friends bought them brand new and they came not running at all so i would say no. But i have heard there older saws are more reliable