TOP 2 reliable and convenient models of American Poulan chainsaws

A chainsaw is a tool that many residents have in their workshop. The Poulan chainsaw is in great demand. This device is a good helper in the garden and during repair work, when creating carpentry. The model is affordable and easy to use. Over the decades of existence of the product, its shortcomings have been corrected, leaving only good indicators. American saws are often found among Russian owners and are distinguished by high quality and reliable operation.

Poulan chainsaw device

The Poulan chainsaw is manufactured in the USA using original technology. In stores you can find models made in China and Europe. The quality of the instrument depends on the country of origin.

The chainsaw is an American invention. Its features:

• Inexpensive but reliable materials of high quality are used in the design;
• the tool ensures work safety;
• a well-assembled engine operates reliably and for a long time;
• with a low weight the saw develops more power;
• the device is lightweight and easy to use;
• The tool is multifunctional.

Chainsaws are available in several types. They are slightly different from each other, but the basic principles of operation are similar for all models. The tank is filled with gasoline, and lubricating fluid is poured into the oil container. Power units work and force the chain with teeth to move. Let's look at some models.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Poulan chainsaw model 2250 fully complies with the requirements of regulatory standards and the needs of the most demanding users. Its design uses innovations typical of semi-professional tools.

• The saw is designed to last for many years. This is facilitated by the high efficiency of the air purification system, the power reserve and torque of the power unit.
• Users noted the ease of use. Convenient grip, balancing and the presence of a full-fledged vibration damper take the performance and safety of the saw to a new level of quality.

The design of the emergency brake and catcher was also recognized as successful, eliminating injuries in the event of a broken chain or other unusual situation.

Spare parts and consumables are supplied in a wide range. The indirect disadvantage of this model is the lack of information on self-service and repair of the saw, and the rather high cost of motor and chain oils.

Video: saw 2250 in action

The average cost of a Poulan chainsaw model 2250 in the capital and Moscow region is 4,600 rubles. This figure in online trading and promotional sales may be 200-300 rubles less.

Products of other brands of equal power and cost are represented on the market by budget saws - Champion 237 16″, Udarnik UBP 170, Patriot PT2512 and a number of other identical models.

Poulan 2150

This type of device is the most purchased in Russia. The unit belongs to the category of household saws. The power of 1.3 kW allows it to be used not only in everyday life. The structure of the product is typical for saws from many manufacturers. The Poulan 2150 chainsaw has a durable plastic body, a two-stroke gasoline engine, carburetor, ignition system, starter and pump. The ignition system consists of a coil and a spark plug. The starter is used to start the device, the pump pumps fuel from the tank to the carburetor.

The unit cuts wood in natural conditions and indoors. You can use the saw for felling wood, creating blanks used in construction work, and cutting firewood.

The saw is equipped with two tanks: fuel and oil. The first one is filled with gasoline to run the engine. In oil - lubricating oil for the chain. To operate the Poulan 2150 engine, a mixture of gasoline and oil is prepared in a ratio of 1/50. The chain and bar are automatically lubricated. The model has some features:

• The high quality plastic body can withstand impacts;
• the side part is made of durable aluminum alloy;
• the handles are located in a convenient position for work;
• the cylinder-piston group is covered with a protective layer;
• vibrations are damped by a special system;
• the oil pump for lubrication of the chain is deprived of manual adjustment;
• for quick start in any conditions there is a primer;
• The nylon filter is easy to maintain and easy to replace;
• tire length - 40 cm, crankcase capacity - 0.2 l, fuel tank capacity - 0.35 l, product weight - 4.7 kg.

These are the main characteristics of the saw.

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Let's take a closer look at some popular representatives of the Poulan brand and their features.

Poulan 2150. One of the most popular models on the market. The chainsaw is equipped with a 1.75 hp engine. and belongs to the household class of chainsaws. It has a standard structure and meets all quality and safety standards. The body of the unit is made of impact-resistant plastic, the saw is equipped with an automatic lubrication system and an inertial brake for instantly stopping the chain.

chainsaw Poulan 2150

During its existence, the company has launched several dozen gas-powered chain saws on the market. Most of them are obsolete and are no longer produced. Some models have already been discontinued, but still serve their owners faithfully and can still be purchased on the used equipment market.

Starting a Poulan chainsaw

The company produces many models of gasoline-powered saws, but here we will look at the most popular ones, which are in great demand among customers and about which satisfied owners leave positive reviews.

Of the entire range of Paulan household chainsaws, this model is rightfully considered the most common due to its light weight (4.7 kg) and compact dimensions. The carburetor engine with a volume of 36.3 cm3 provides a power of 1.3 kW.

The chainsaw is equipped with systems for automatically lubricating the chain with oil, as well as cooling the headset during operation. This model is characterized by economical oil consumption and automatic control of the amount of necessary lubricant for comfortable and smooth operation.

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Poulan 2150 belongs to the semi-professional saws, since it has an extended engine life and is the most popular semi-professional class saw. Manufacturers took care of the durability of spare parts and applied a silicon-nickel coating to the piston group.

The plastic from which the chainsaw is made is impact-resistant and resistant to temperature changes during operation. The vibration damping system and crankcase design have been improved. But the traction and consumption technical characteristics of the Poulan 2150 saw are the same since 1950.

Poulan 2250 is already a much more serious model with a larger two-stroke engine, 45 cm3, 1.4 kW power and with a tire extended to 45 cm. The technical capabilities of the saw have been enhanced by an inertia brake, and careful work has been carried out to strengthen the vibration and noise reduction system.

Chainsaw Poulan 2250

This particular Poluan model will be an excellent assistant when performing difficult, long tasks, since its characteristics are as close as possible to those of the world's best professional saws.

The semi-professional Poulan 295 with a powerful 3 horsepower engine will easily cut through frozen and hard wood. The best-in-line noise and vibration damping system, thanks to which you can work with the chainsaw for a long time and continuously without fatigue.

Chainsaw Poulan PP 295

Automatic lubrication of the chain, chrome-plated cylinder, air filter and engine dust protection system significantly increase the service life of the chainsaw. The characteristics of this saw are very similar to the Poulan 260 PRO, however, the second model has slightly weaker technical indicators.

Poulan chainsaws are very popular among customers. Models of the American brand become excellent helpers in everyday life when working in the garden, making repairs, doing small carpentry work and more. This article is about the features of Poulan saws, about the characteristics of different representatives of the model range.

is one of the most famous manufacturers of gasoline equipment. Back in 1944, its founder K. Poulan began a new page in the history of post-war America: the production of soil cultivating and gardening tools, the popularity of which at the time the brand was founded was practically zero.

Today, gas trimmers, scythes, brush cutters, cultivators, and walk-behind tractors of this brand are flying off with a bang to all corners of the planet. Every average family can afford them: they are inexpensive and do not require expensive spare parts. But it’s not only budget service that makes them favorites of summer residents and farmers. Quality in the best American traditions and functionality are important reasons to think seriously about purchasing them.

Devices, the production of which occurred in the first years of the existence of the Poulan brand and continues to this day - chainsaws. What distinguishes them from many other brands is:

• mobility and maneuverability;
• multitasking;
• the propulsion systems of these chainsaws are adapted to a wide range of operating conditions;
• ergonomics.

The variety of chainsaws produced is unusually high. We will focus on three of them, the most purchased in our country.

Poulan 2250

The Poulan 2250 chainsaw is equipped with many useful functions. She performed well in the garden. It is not suitable for more complex work. Peculiarities:

• the piston group is chrome plated;
• the chain is stopped by a special brake;
• the cutting set is automatically lubricated;
• there is a primer for starting the engine in the cold season;
• tire length - 40 cm, engine power - 1.3 kW, crankcase volume - 210 ml, gas tank - 360 ml, total weight - 4.7 kg.

It remains to get acquainted with the less common models.

Chainsaw "Poulan" 1950

Well suited for beginners and non-professionals. Can be used for sawing logs, construction tasks and minor repairs that require sawing wooden structures. It has a fairly complete set, like previous models.

Advantages:

• cleaning the air filter using “SuperClean” technology, significantly extending its life;
• economical fuel consumption;
• high motor power;
• oiler with manual adjustment function, which allows you to increase or decrease the amount of supplied oil if necessary;
• comfortable handles;
• chain brake activated by inertial force – protecting the user from accidental rebound or kickback of the unit;
• easy start functionality.

Specifications:

• Petrol engine – 1.4 kW;
• Weight – 4700 g;
• Chain with a given pitch – 38 mm;
• Guide – 400 mm.

Less popular modifications

There are varieties that are not in demand in our country, for example Paulan 1950. This chainsaw is characterized by the following qualities:

• has good balancing;
• the saw set is of high quality;
• bar length - 40 cm, chain pitch - 3/8″;
• the amount of chain oil is adjusted automatically depending on the engine load;
• There is a nylon filter and primer.

Poulan 2550 is the company’s most powerful saw. The engine has a volume of 40 cm³, engine power is 2.4 liters. With. Designed for felling and bucking dead wood up to 40 cm in diameter. You can prepare timber for construction, build log structures in the form of log houses. The main advantage of the saw unit is long-term operation of the engine without loss of quality.

Carburetor adjustment

Precise tuning of the fuel equipment allows you to operate the engine in optimal mode, with working traction characteristics and economical fuel consumption.

The adjustment is made with the engine running. By rotating the quantity and quality screws, the carburetor is adjusted to obtain the proper engine thrust, throttle response and idle stability.

The sequence for adjusting the fuel system, chain tension and other useful information is contained in the attached instructions for use.

User manual

Owners often face a problem: it is difficult to find instructions written in Russian. Let's compose it ourselves. Operating instructions for the Poulan chainsaw:

1. A saw is a tool that can do both good and harm. It must be handled with care.
2. It is necessary to periodically clean the unit, adjust the main systems and replace consumables.
3. Use chains for Oregon 91VJ or 91VG models.
4. The tool has a comfortable grip and good balancing.
5. Has high performance.
6. It is recommended to run-in the unit without load before using it. To do this, you need to burn about 3 tanks of gasoline (about 1 liter).
7. To assemble the tool, you must use a combination wrench.
8. Install the bar, put the saw chain on it and tighten it with two nuts.
9. A-92 gasoline mixed with oil in a ratio of 50/1 is poured into the gas tank.
10. The work area must be prepared: children and pets must be removed.

The requirements of the manual are mandatory.

Carburetor adjustment

The engine operates based on a mixture of gasoline and oil. A rich or lean mixture negatively affects traction and reduces the life of the unit. At the factory, the chainsaw carburetor is adjusted according to average values. When adjusting with your own hands, you should remember that the composition of the mixture can be changed by rotating the screw for the quantity and quality of the mixture.

To properly adjust the carburetor, you need to know its structure and the purpose of each part well. Only in this case can the setup be done by hand.

If you have no knowledge, it is better to contact a service center where specialists work and have the necessary equipment.

On the carburetor, some adjusting elements cannot be unscrewed. They have heads with special slots that our screwdrivers do not fit into.

Repair work

If there are problems with operation, you can repair the chainsaw yourself. This device has a high level of maintainability. Spare parts are sold in special stores and are easily replaced. The advantages of the Poulan model range include:

• affordable prices for spare parts;
• economical consumption of oils and fuel;
• easy access to all product systems;
• use of oil from European manufacturers.

The package includes instructions with a list of recommendations, which includes:

• preparing the saw for work;
• systems maintenance;
• starting the engine in winter.

In case of malfunctions, the culprits may be:

• low quality fuel and lubricants;
• poor cleaning of the air filter;
• debris or drops of water getting into the carburetor;
• faulty spark plug;
• short circuit in the wiring;
• excessive chain tension;
• Incorrect carburetor setting.

The saw's ignition system is electronic. It does not require care or maintenance. You just need to monitor the quality of the spark plug and wires.

Unpacking and preparation for use

Before starting work with new equipment, even if previously known, you should always read the instruction manual. Each company has its own distinctive features in the design and maintenance of a particular tool and to extend the life of chainsaws, and most importantly, for the safety of the operator, it is necessary to carefully study all the nuances.

A distinctive feature of American-made Poulan chainsaws is the presence of only one assembly plant. For this reason, all instructions supplied with the instrument are provided in English only. Russian-language analogues are quite difficult to find.

Pure gasoline cannot be used for fuel (AI-92 is used as the base); it must also be diluted with oil (for two-stroke engines), strictly adhering to the ratios and proportions indicated on the oil packaging. Usually the proportions are 1:20. As lubricating oil, you can use SAE 10W-SAE 30W (all-season), SAE 40W (summer) and SAE 20W (winter).

The first start is very important for the correct and high-quality operation of the chainsaw. It needs to be broken in before use. This means that the saw must be started, placed on a flat surface (ground or floor) and allowed to run for a few minutes.

The big advantage of Poulan chainsaws is that the carburetor is adjusted at the manufacturer’s factory and you get a ready-made tool out of the box, ready for use.

If there is a need to further adjust the carburetor, you must:

1. Start the engine and let it run for 2-3 minutes. Screw in the adjusting bolts until they stop, then back them off one and a half turns.
2. Warm up the engine and adjust idle speed.
3. Check the engine for acceleration. Press the gas trigger - the speed should increase sharply.

Maintenance

For high-quality operation of a chainsaw, you must regularly:

• control the amount of oil and fuel mixture in the tanks;
• check the performance of the brake system, oil supply system, carburetor settings;
• clean filters as needed (air and fuel);
• clean the chainsaw after each use;
• sharpen the chain in a timely manner;
• adjust the mechanisms.

Chain sharpening

There are several ways:

1. Sharpening a chain with a file.
2. Sharpening with electric machines. The most popular machines: Stihl USG, OREGON 32653A, Sadko SCS-85 Pro, Einhell GC-CS 85 E, Forte CT3-104. You can make an electric sharpener yourself, or you can upgrade a regular grinder for these purposes.
3. Sharpening a chain using a grinder

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The easiest option would be to use the services of special workshops, where sharpening will be carried out by professionals on special machines.

Reviews and prices

Dmitry, Mozhga: “I work in the forest. I don’t have a professional saw yet, I work in Poulana. The unit is good, convenient, easy to start. Even in hot weather it can work for a long time without stopping.”

Fedor, Kanash: “I have had a Poulan saw for about 5 years. I work with it a lot. The plastic is good, the parts of the internal systems are reliable. I'm happy with the device."

Alexander, Ufa: “I’ve been using a Poulan chainsaw for 4 years. Its advantages: ease of maintenance, good balance. Disadvantages: some wear on parts. But it does not exceed the wear of other instruments.”

Evgeniy, Ildibaevo: “I’ve been using Poulan 2150 for a long time. I work on orders, harvest timber. I use the saw often. Recently the piston group flew. I couldn’t find any parts, so I contacted service. We installed parts from another saw. Works great".

The cost of Poulan products is about 5,200 rubles. Some models are sold for 4,700 rubles. Professional tools cost RUB 8,415. Prices in different regions of the country may vary.