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Husqvarna 240 16 in 38 2cc 2 Cycle Gas Chainsaw
Last Updated: February 8, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
296
Old Reviews
70
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Hair
25cuts, saw, cutting, trees, tree
+76%
-24%
" ... Cut down tree perfectly fine. ... "
" ... Delivered on time, starts easily cuts great. ... "
" ... Used a few times sense I bought it cuts smooth and fast arrived quick ... "
" ... Cut a 16" tree from blocking road no problem. ... "
" ... Its no sthl but it cuts wood like a champ. ... "
" ... Easy to handle, light enough to manoeuvre for extended periods of time yet powerful enough to cut through big trees (just give it time to do its thing). ... "
" ... Now it works great and cuts trees like a butter. ... "
" ... Great for around the house and cutting smaller timber. ... "
Product Reliability
20started right, start, idle, starting, saw
+20%
-80%
" ... They should not put their name on such a piece of trash. ... "
" ... When I do get it started, it runs for about 30 sec to a minute then stops. ... "
" ... and STILL not working as it should. ... "
" ... It stopped working after one days use. ... "
" ... It is now in the shop being repaired for a defective coil which they had to order. ... "
" ... item had to be reported as faulty . ... did not work properly ... "
" ... Hard starting from the box and already broken after one use ... "
" ... Brand new started it up and it ran maybe 1 hour and would not start up no more death ! ... "
For Running
12stay running, start, runs, run, keep it running
+25%
-75%
" ... Then it did not stay running but one minute. ... "
" ... I guess we got one that needs a carb adjust,ent bc it won’t stay running. ... "
" ... We cannot keep it running. ... "
" ... By the time you have it running you're ready for a break! ... "
" ... Hard to start, extremely hard and getting it to stay running is utterly impossible . ... "
" ... I have had extreme difficulty starting it as will as keeping it running. ... "
" ... The chainsaw arrived very difficult to start and would not stay running. ... "
" ... Three days later and no luck just not running and will not start. ... "
Ease of Use
12difficult to start, starting, start, saw, instructions
+67%
-33%
" ... Saw starts easy - first run was minus 10c and no issue. ... "
" ... Saw was easy to start every time after reading the instructions. ... "
" ... up the tress with it he likes it .very easy for him to use . ... "
" ... More user friendly choke & shut down switch. ... "
" ... If you follow the users guide to maintaining and starting/stopping it's very straightforward and easy to use. ... "
" ... Had a bit of a learning curve starting it for the first time, but pretty easy and reliable once you get the hang of it. ... "
" ... I have used other brands which start a lot easier. ... Also it is imperative to follow the starting instructions precusely. ... "
" ... I have used the chainsaw once and it started easy, ran well and cut quickly. ... "
Build Quality
12guard, chainsaw, wrench, tension, starting
+25%
-75%
" ... it is made from very cheap plastic and WILL break of knocked the wrong way. ... "
" ... Uses a special small pitch chain so you can only use their chain - the chains are garbage - super soft metal. ... "
" ... In addition the chain safety guard has became stuck in an angled position with the left side of the guard further forward than the right which makes the guard not to be parallel with the front handle. ... "
" ... Cant remove this fallen limb today because my Husqvarna chainsaw doesnt want to start. ... "
" ... Cheap build, flimsy, total junk. ... "
" ... Hard starting from the box and already broken after one use ... "
" ... the spring handle takes the vibration down to near non-existent. ... "
" ... The chainsaw clutch guard melted the first time I used it ... "
Price
11price, money, chain, 179, husky
+100%
" ... Good bye $179 dollars. ... "
" ... A trusted brand a great product for the price. ... "
" ... The price was right for a Husky, and started great. ... "
" ... Decent saw for the money. ... "
" ... The price is right and it would probably be a good saw if I could get it started . ... Save your money and buy a better saw . ... "
" ... In short, great saw for the price. ... "
" ... For 179.00 i guess its a good saw. ... "
" ... Can't beat the price here for such an amazing saw. ... "
Cleaning
10bar oil, gas, chain, oil, dirty
+50%
-50%
" ... Started, ran and cut great but wouldn't idle and bar oil leaked ... "
" ... I was not cutting dirty wood (lol) or trying to dig trenches in the dirt. ... "
" ... Surprisingly it was not a east start, couldn’t handle hardwood and stalled frequently. ... "
" ... Even took the bar off several times to clean it out and nothing. ... "
" ... Obvious signs of usage, dirty. ... "
Setup
9instructions, starting, start, ran, directions exactly
+78%
-22%
" ... Saw was easy to start every time after reading the instructions. ... "
" ... Follow the starting directions exactly. ... "
" ... If you follow the users guide to maintaining and starting/stopping it's very straightforward and easy to use. ... "
" ... Also it is imperative to follow the starting instructions precusely. ... "
" ... Follow simple start instructions and it will start right up ( even my wife who usually had trouble with start pulls could start it) ... "
" ... Follow the directions on priming it. ... "
" ... I have used the chainsaw once and it started easy, ran well and cut quickly. ... "
Fit
9screw, adjustment, wrench, tension, started
+22%
-78%
" ... I bought this to cut small limbs, followed Ll directions and it want stay cranked. ... "
" ... I was able to fall 2 different times before this POS crapped the bed. ... "
" ... Cant remove this fallen limb today because my Husqvarna chainsaw doesnt want to start. ... "
" ... Stalled frequently, and eventually the chain started falling off every 10 minutes with light useage. ... "
" ... The adjustment screws do require a speciality tool and no instructions to conduct adjustment. ... "
" ... the most useless piece of crap I ever had, will start after 10 to 30 pulls does not stay running after start and warm up ... "
Comfort
9start, saw, chain, started, husqvarna
+33%
-67%
" ... I got ripped off ... "
" ... Cant remove this fallen limb today because my Husqvarna chainsaw doesnt want to start. ... "
" ... Stalled frequently, and eventually the chain started falling off every 10 minutes with light useage. ... "
" ... The reseller needs to put pressure on the manufactuer. ... "
" ... I can do it now myself if I don't mind a possible heart attack and a dislocated shoulder . ... "
Returns
7saw, new, gas, returned, got
-100%
" ... Also there is a no return policy. ... "
" ... If you put gas in it cant return it? ... "
" ... Still a piece of trash. ... "
" ... This isn't a used saw but a brand new one and I am so disappointed in it I wanted to return it but find out that that is not possible . ... Now I have to go find another new saw . ... "
" ... to return, so I'm just out of my money ... "
" ... I then messaged the vendor, who said they can't accept a return after it has had gas in it. ... "
" ... The saw got returned and i got my money back. ... "
Size
7saw, easy, weight, stuff, job
+86%
-14%
" ... It isn't heavy for its size and works well. ... "
" ... great small saw light weight and easy to use. ... "
" ... This is a good small job saw. ... Like it for the small stuff. ... "
" ... When you get it to work it is a nice chainsaw for small projects. ... "
Overall performance
6powerful, job, well, smooth, performance
+100%
" ... Runs great now. ... "
" ... this was bought for clearing my fence line and it does a great job ... "
" ... runs well once its started ... "
" ... Seems very powerful and smooth. ... "
For Kids
4husband, son, law
+100%
" ... Bought it for my son in law. ... "
" ... Husband loves it! ... "
" ... husband loves it ... "
" ... Husband LOVES it. ... "
Capacity
4yard, smaller, small, around, purchased
+100%
" ... Runs great and perfect for smaller trees ... "
" ... I would recommend this saw for yard projects ... "
" ... Good for the average household, but not recommended if you are felling and bucking a bunch of large trees. ... "
" ... Great for around the house and cutting smaller timber. ... "
As Gift
4son, bought, loves
+100%
" ... Bought this as a Birthday gift for my son. ... "
" ... bought as a gift for my dad. ... "
" ... this was a gift to my son and he loves it lightweight and starts on the first pull every time ... "
" ... great fathers day present ... "
Delivery
4started right, right, new, brand
+75%
-25%
" ... Thank you so much for the good quality, fast delivery. ... "
" ... Started right up out of the box. ... "
" ... Starts right out of the box. ... "
Defective Delivery
3repaired, damaged, box
-100%
" ... item had to be reported as faulty . ... "
" ... Box damaged, chainsaw damaged, oil on bottom of casement. ... "
" ... It is now in the shop being repaired for a defective coil which they had to order. ... "
Battery Life
3battery, saw
+67%
-33%
" ... Lets see how long it lasts. ... "
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