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K-Mo

02-26-2006 08:21:35




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Poulan 18" Wildthing.
Has anyone besides me had a problem with keeping the bar nuts tight?
The chain needs tightening after nearly every cut. When I loosen the nuts for adjustment, they seem to be looser than when I previously tightened them. I have now discovered that the bar bolts are pulling out of their anchor points. The bolts are anchored in the plastic housing right next to the muffler.
My theory is, during extended run times, the plastic is being softened from the heat of the muffler and the bar bolts are then pulling through the softened plastic.
The manual says to tighten the nuts to 10-15 ftlbs. Not very much for a 5/16" nut.
Any comments?

K-Mo

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Dachshund

02-28-2006 18:24:18




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 Re: Poulan Chains Saws in reply to K-Mo, 02-26-2006 08:21:35  
The Poulan saws are on their way out. Poulan is owned by the same company that owns Husqvarna and they are phasing out several of the "duplicat" lines. There are several places around that are selling the 18" Poulan "Wild Thing" for $120.



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jdemaris

02-27-2006 13:44:44




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 Re: Poulan Chains Saws in reply to K-Mo, 02-26-2006 08:21:35  
Do you have one of those new bars with the adjuster in the bar? Years ago when I worked for Asplundh Tree Experts, Homelite was all we used - the blue XL12s for limbing, 925s for ground work, and even a few Buzzs, Wizs, and 4-20s. Then we changed to Stihl and they were great. Now, Homelite makes all consumer junk, and half of what Stihl makes is the same. So, just screwing around, I bought a couple of used Poulan 3.3 cube saws (under the Sears Best name)at yard sales - the Pro models. They've been fanstasic - a total surprise. Light, fast cutting, very few problems - I wish I could of bought some new, but they've changed. I just recently bought a new updated model, still 3.3 cubic inches - but called 55 cc now. It looks a lot cheaper than the older ones, has the bar-adust in the bar itself, and comes loose often. I never have that problem with the older 3.3 Poulans.

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Roy Suomi

02-26-2006 19:06:20




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 Re: Poulan Chains Saws in reply to K-Mo, 02-26-2006 08:21:35  
I bought a small Poulan for my stepson.. He's had it for 3 years with ok results.. Not outstanding results.. I bought a Homelite XL-925 back in 1977 and this saw just won't give up..Countless chains , several bars , rubber fuel lines every 2-3 years.. It pays to spend money for quality..If I had to replace the Homelite , I would probably go Stihl. But not as big of a saw. I got my 925 from the Deere dealer I worked at when they were getting rid of the saw franchise at cost...

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retired farmer

02-26-2006 18:09:19




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 Re: Poulan Chains Saws in reply to K-Mo, 02-26-2006 08:21:35  
I bought two Sears 18 in. chain saws back in the ninetys and had good luck with them. They are Poulan with a Sears sticker on them. Probably made cheaper now and they are probably made in china. If there is any metal in the holes, you might be able to get a bottom tap and thread the holes and cut some All Thread studs and screw in and glue them with LockTite. If not I would take it to the dealer and complain.

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woodache

02-26-2006 13:32:36




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 Get a real saw! STIHL! Re: Poulan Chains Saws in reply to K-Mo, 02-26-2006 08:21:35  
Sorry to say but those hardware store saws just dont cut it! ;(( If you have a lot of use for a saw only a few top brands will hold up and those brands are bad enough



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