Craftsman chainsaw doesn't run very well

[@randolphduke]

I'm convinced that a lot of the problems people have with starting two cycle engines are caused by not running the gas out of the engine when you are done using it. Before storing any two cycle engine, ALWAYS drain the gas tank and run the engine until it uses up all the gas in the lines and stops. If this is not done, the gas/oil mixture will clog up the gas lines and/or carb and it will make it a lot harder to start. My dad had a 50 year old outboard motor that he ran the gas out of before putting it away every weekend and it started right up every time.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you and I believe the same thing then, thank you Randolph Duke

[@KL4life]

You could also use a stabilizer to allow it to store properly.

[@TimHWolfe]

My Dad bought his 3.7 in 1977, I have it and it still runs great. Cut up 4 major trees in my yard from last weeks 100mph wind storms here in Colorado. I bought my 3.7 - 18” in 1982 and have been cutting firewood with it ever since.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

very nice.

[@travisp11]

I have the same chainsaw used in this video and I have always used SEF premixed fuel that I buy from Walmart. It’s a 40:1-50:1 high octane gas that keeps for a long and is worth the investment. My Craftsman came up on a two year anniversary since I last used it and it started right up on a cold fall morning with SEF that had been in the tank for 2 years.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you for the information travisp11

[@KollynJ]

How’s it holding up

[@travisp11]

@@KollynJ just fine

[@danpatch4751]

I bought one about a month ago and it seems to be a good saw. I've owned many brands through the years and picked this one up for lighter cutting jobs but it has plenty of power and revs high. It will handle most any cutting task that it is intended for.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for sharing

[@sootie620]

Poulan, Mac Culloch and Craftsman all owned by Husqvarna. All have the same problem with the gas cap, the reason for this is that they are made out of different grades of plastic and over time the tank plastic swells due to engine heat and the fuel cap gets harder to both take out and to re-install, therefore it leaks!! Husqvarna are well aware of the problem but have done nothing to sort it, so basically what they have produced is a throwaway saw, the only way to solve this is to take a file and reduce the outside diameter of the threads on the fuel cap, time consuming but an alternative to throwing it in the trash!! 👍😜🇮🇪

[@tonyd1149]

Dear Home Garage, you are a blessing to all of us with these type of machines. Thank you for sharing your expertise. And thank you for making and posting this video. God[Bible] Bless.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad to help

[@davidfrank2824]

I have a Craftsman chainsaw and I have had it and you did for 15 years. We problems I ever had is with the chain. Once I found out that I could use another brand that took care of the chain problem. I also had bought a adapter for my Dremel. You use it for sharpening your chainsaw blades and it has different stones and different degrees. Would not believe how much faster and better it is. Since my Dremel is battery operated I can take it with me into the woods and can sharpen my blade at any time.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for the info. I'll have to look into that.

[@mrmerhtin3625]

I have a Poulan I found on the side of the road. It needs a primer bulb but I went ahead and bought the whole carb just in case. Haven't gotten around to fix it since I don't have a use for it.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

That makes sense. Just a waiting project. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@seanmills7255]

Have had mine for well over a year now and love it.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Sean Mills

[@bradleygower7181]

It might be more on the kinda boring side or I don’t have time for that kinda suggestion but would it be a bother for you to explain on a video or some other way about how you warm up your 2 stroke and four stroke engines? I just like to see how others do things compared to me because I warm the two up differently and I just wanted to see how someone like you who is skilled at working with engines would warm the two different ones up.

[@lukeWiz44]

That might be interesting.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

That's an idea. Thanks for the suggestion

[@cornbreadntatersalad1634]

What are you warming up on a 2stroke? No coolant no crankcase oil... Please don't say the metal needs warmed because that's boloney... Fire it up n go wide open... Never had an issue

[@bradleygower7181]

It’s good that you said that. I’ve seen so many cases where on a cold winter or fall day someone fires up a chainsaw and pins that throttle down and while nothing will happen immediately most times, over months or even years that engine will be loosing compression. All 2 cycle engines warm up on the exhaust side faster and rapid expansion of the piston on one side will cause it to start rubbing the cylinder right next to the exhaust port not usually right on it. It’s also something to consider that after sitting for a couple hours or days the fuel in the crankcase will evaporate so only oil is left and it’ll take a couple seconds for the oil to circulate all over the cylinder and piston and some parts of the crank. It’s the same way with a four stroke. Most wear is on the start up because oil has to circulate so your bottom end might be fine, but everything else has to get lubricated before you go revving it a lot. You don’t have to warm engines up for more than like 15-30 seconds in the summer. Just start the machine before you carry it to where you wanna use it or when you start it rev it up and down a couple times with slow then quick snaps of the throttle. You can rev them a little high without a warm up but don’t put it on a load or that load will heat the engine so fast on one side that there will be damage. Unless it’s like a leaf blower where all it does is spin a fan you can usually get away with warming it up for like 20 seconds then revving it full bore. You’ll also notice when you have a cold engine it won’t have full power for a couple minutes because the rings and pistons take a little while to expand to get full seal and create a lot of compression. I run rich on my oil too on my 2 strokes because that’s less friction and more power. So basically warming up an engine is an important procedure and there are a lot of things to consider when doing it. I have no scoring on any of my saws or other high revving equipment because I run castor927 at 32:1-40:1 and I let them warm up for a minute in the summer and like a minute 30 seconds in the winter just to play it safe. I run Maxima formula k2, Motul 710 or 800, amsoil dominator, or GRO Performance 2t in the winter because they’re all synthetic and I grab a random one off the shelf and mix my fuel with it. I only run Castor927 in the summer due to fuel separation. Hopefully that’ll explain to you why it’s important to warm up engines and while they’ll still last a while if you don’t, it’s just better to do it so they last a lot longer.

[@nuclearshark3763]

The chain is a bit loose, it seems sharp. I would not buy a craftsman for two reasons, number one there is no craftsman dealer near me. Number two im a Honda and Husqvarna fan. I have a Husqvarna 346xpg and i love it. Very powerful. Love your videos. Would love to see you rebuild a two stroke or taking apart a two stroke machine just to see how it works.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks. Did you happen to see my weedeater video about a month ago?

[@nuclearshark3763]

@@HomeGaragechannel i dont think so, which one ?

[@nuclearshark3763]

@@HomeGaragechannel found it

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@nuclearshark3763 good.

[@QuackDealer21]

Dad and I just picked up this exact model saw (S180) yesterday. Runs fantastic and cuts flawlessly. It is a 2020 model, so the oil reservoir is right next to the gas tank, in the handle. Its convenient, if you ask me.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it is just so long as you don't mix them up. I have seen people mix them up before.

[@KollynJ]

How’s it holding up?

[@JSW793]

I actually came close to buying a Remington saw, which is pretty much identical to these Craftsman ones with exception to the colors. I like how they're built now, ever since they stopped being made by Poulan and MTD took over. Sure they're still made in China, but more of the parts are metal on these than they were on the Poulans, and I believe they have rimmed clutch sprockets. Ultimately I ended up finding an old 80s 60cc Craftsman and investing in fixing that instead. I think I definitely made the better choice.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you for the information. Yes it's a lot better than they used to be.

[@wesleyhoehn9423]

I have a 20’inch craftsman and it works great

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Nothing wrong with that. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@massimoterenzi5056]

I guess if your not cutting wood professionally and only using it for residential purposes I guess it will get the job done. I totally agree with you about choosing Echo or Shthil over this brand any day. Thanks for the great vid!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I totally agree with you Massimo Terenzi and thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@massimoterenzi5056]

@@HomeGaragechannel anytime!

[@AverageJoeHotRodShow]

Looks like mine I got last year. Mine since new won’t start easily once it gets hot. It boils the gas. So after one tank you have to let it cool off.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

interesting. I would probably consider re-tuning the carb to deliver less fuel because hot engines don't need that much as a cold one.

[@AverageJoeHotRodShow]

@@HomeGaragechannel the boiling gas in the tank sure doesn’t help. Could be vapor locking.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@AverageJoeHotRodShow possibly

[@danielj6351]

I have two brand new craftsman chain saws just like the one in the video. They both won't start after running a full tank of gas. For some reason it is not getting enough fuel even from the primer bulb. I have to wait for it to cool down, then its ok for another tank. somehow the hot engine stops fuel flow.

[@robertlarose4321]

well, since you posted this a year ago i sure hope you figured out the problem was 1 of 3 possible things... 1 your saw was dirty so take it apart and clean out all the wood dust on the engine cylinder head. 2 sparkplug wrong plug or wrong gap. 3 carbon built up in muffler or exhaust port.

[@butler386]

Craftsman chain saw would not be my first choice unless it was much cheaper to begin with. This also depends on how much I need to use the saw. I have 2 corded electric.1 battery and 2 two cycle chain saws. Each works great for its intended use in my opinion. Big jobs I use the gas powered ones. Great video.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Nicely explained. Thanks

[@Keonyn]

I have the 20" and it has done fine for my purposes. The important factor is that for those of us with only a quarter acre suburban lot that has to cut on just rare occasions it's just not that practical to buy a high buck saw that we might use once a year or even every other year. Of course a $200 Craftsman saw isn't going to work as good as a Stihl or even Echo, but is it going to be able to meet the needs of basic homeowner use? So far it has for me and I've used it for several storm cleanups and to take down two cottonwoods. Now if I had a larger property with a lot of trees then I'd certainly spring for a Stihl, but for my purposes and budget that just wasn't practical.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Keonyn for the comment.

[@bluemouse5039]

I bought a corded electric saw and a small gas powered generator with a 100 foot 12 gauge extension cord for my home wood cutting needs like pruning branches or cutting down a tree , That way I avoid all the two stroke chainsaw problems, Works fine for me, I don't have to hear all that noise and breath in smoke , or keep separate mixed gasoline, and I use the generator as a emergency power for the home in case of a black out, But anyway if you needed to cut a few trees down or clear a lot of brush for a weekend project and would most likely never need a chain saw again , I would buy a low end brand like Craftsman, Ryobi ,Poulan for about 150 dollars, You could get your money back just using it a few days because that's about what renting a chainsaw would cost you, another thing with renting one you have to hurry up and get all the cutting done in a short time frame because they charge by the hour, where with owning your own saw, you could take your time and cut up the wood over days or even weeks , and those lower end priced saws aren't complete junk, long as you don't overwork it and burn it up,

[@BatesLen]

I have a couple years with the 46cc s-205, and some pointers. Exclusively use non-ethanol gas, or completely drain and run-out your ethanol gas after using. The water it absorbs makes a gel that clogs, and makes acids that corrode the aluminum carb. Be gentle with the on/off toggle. It's all plastic, and the hinge will break. When wearing gloves I tended to just jab at it. Replacement takes a bit of tear-down, and there are little parts, hoses and wires to reposition that require lots of pictures as you go. Spark plugs: They specify resistor spark plugs, which have gone bad on me more than once(excessive resistance=saw won't run). The resistor also reduces spark strength even when it's not defective. No-one is listening to AM radio nearby while I'm cutting, so I found equivalent non-resistor plugs that remove that problem. The same plug without a resistor happens to be used in Echo saws. Works great in my s-205. Just look for the same code or equivalent substitute without the "R". Also, these saws tend to come with incorrect gap on the plugs. Should be ~.027". Mine was hard to restart when hot, and the gap was below .025. With the right gap and no resistor it's a breeze to start. With these issues corrected, it's been a good utility saw to keep in a scabbard on my tractor, for whatever comes up.

[@BatesLen]

Also, I think the saw in this video was set a little too lean, based on the color of the plug, and on how it bogged down on those cuts.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks

[@samuelvelez1643]

I have one,a 14 inch chainsaw but have lubrication issues; the chain bar doesn't get lubrication and to make things worse,the primer bulb is gone... Because it's a second hand chainsaw,I checked the chainsaw lubricant and it was bad, with some moisture in it and perhaps the lubricant pump is clogged

[@HomeGaragechannel]

That's a shame. A chainsaw that has a lubrication problem is difficult to use. What are you going to do with it?

[@samuelvelez1643]

@@HomeGaragechannel see how I can unclog the oil pump, and also replace the primer pump and fuel hoses

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@samuelvelez1643 sounds like a plan

[@samuelvelez1643]

@@HomeGaragechannel they're quite good chainsaws

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@samuelvelez1643 I believe you, I wouldn't have a problem using one.

[@themowerman]

Nice looking saw brother.. it's a homeowner saw so will only last if looked after... Hope all is good mate

[@HomeGaragechannel]

So far so good. Trying to stay safe. Thanks for asking.

[@Blacksmokezz]

Mine just won't stay on. I've changed the filters, primer bulb lines, spark plug and even tried adjusting the carb. I'm pretty much lost on what it could be, the last thing I'm going to do is try cleaning the carb and see if that works.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that would be my suggestion as well.

[@drgriffin1972]

I was really hoping you would get into the carb on this saw. I have a elcheapo Remington saw that was traded in to me that is the same saw. It was a carb issue saw I got a new carb put on it and tuned it up. It ran pretty good. I let it sit for awhile and cleaned it up. Now it will not start to save my life. I swore I would not work on these cheap things. The quality really is the crappiest part of them.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

For something like this it would just easier to replace the carb instead.

[@Corvette1658]

Wow I just can’t believe it fired right up on the first pull. You never see they with a chain saw.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I know right!

[@southernknight9983]

This is a commonly reported advantage of this particular chain saw. it fires right up every time, so long as you do the proper start up procedure. I think many people have problems with chainsaws, cause people fail to use them properly and ignore basic maintenance on them. This video proves that, as this chainsaw started right up, when proper care was given to it. From all the reviews that I have read about this model, it is a great household chainsaw for light and medium duty tasks.

[@gonewronggarage4565]

Were you hitting the chain brake? It seemed down on power and bogged when you when through the wood a couple of times.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

No I wasn't hitting the chain brake. It needed a slight carb adjustment.

[@LunkerFishing]

I have a Craftsman S1450 42cc chainsaw with a 14" bar. I got it from someone that buys store returns. The saw will not run and appears to have almost no hours. There is some fine sawdust in crevices but looks like ran for moments then stopped. The pull chord was missing so I installed a new one. The motor has fresh smelling fuel with oil mixed in already with no water and is very clean looking. I drained the tank and replaced it will fresh non-ethanol fuel mixed properly with Echo brand oil. I found it has great spark on my tester but replaced the plug anyway with a .025 gap. The air filter was almost spotless. The chain and bar looks new with no paint rubbed off. When I push the primer bulb it builds normal pressure and fills with fuel that moves through the bulb normally. The compression feels great in my hand, like a new saw should feel. SO I have spark, compression, and fuel but no start or even a pop. I tried injecting raw fuel in the cylinder, nothing. Injected raw fuel in the carb, nothing. Small spray of starting fluid in the carb, nothing. I even pulled the carb apart, lightly sprayed carb spray on the internal parts and passages but not the diaphragms, gingerly wiped off the diaphragms which were very clean and flexible, then reassembled, nothing. I did not touch the carb adjustment screws because I do not have that tool. HELP PLEASE!

[@LunkerFishing]

Additional information: I put a compression tester on this and only get around 30psi and that reading bounces up to 30 them back to 0 as the piston rises and falls. I pulled the muffler and can see there is no wear, scuffing, scratches, grooves, carbon deposits, on the piston or cylinder walls at all. As if it just came out of the box, which is how I obtained it, in the original box. The muffler had raw fuel in it which is not a surprise to me because I put raw fuel in the combustion chamber, then in the carb to get it to start.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sure think, I need a reading from a compression tester. Without it, I really can't offer more ideas until we can get a reading.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

so I think theres a break in the ring, or somewhere is in the combustion area. that's leading to low compression and why it's not starting. you'll have to take the engine apart to know the reason .

[@samuelvelez1643]

Got one of those buyed at a pawn shop... Right now the primer bulb is gone, and so the fuel lines...

[@HomeGaragechannel]

hopefully you can get working again.

[@p71collector]

That saw is made by Poulan for Craftsman. Poulan also make Husqvarna saws too.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you for the information I appreciate it

[@beingsneaky]

You mean Husqvarna makes Poulan.

[@robertlarose4321]

your both wrong... Stanley Black & Decker is the manufacturer and makes husqvarna, pouland, craftsman, and stanley owns stihl, and echo saws.

[@andybecker2693]

Sounds like it’s a little lean on the high jet. Probably one of the reasons it’s bogging out so bad in the cut along with a dull chain.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Yes this was just the first tune. It was adjusted the second time after another cold start.

[@watermanone7567]

I wish I could get those easy fixes like that one. Those cheap saws are o.k. for an occasional home owner to use, but not for me. I like my Husqvarna that I have had for many years. Great video, Thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Yes I wasn't expected it to be so easy. I have a Husqvarna but it needs some attention.

[@robertlarose4321]

people need to do their "homework" before they speak... because your 499.99 dollar Husqvarna and my 119.99 craftsman's or that 169.99 pouland sitting right next to each other ARE all made by the same company so most of the parts are the same like they share the same size engines.

[@brianking1138]

Your videos are always very informative.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Brian King I appreciate it

[@lewiemcneely9143]

So far, so good. It does fine now but what if after it gets a little age or hours on it. I was thinking it'd be another to go to the son-in-law but maybe not for a while. If that's all I could afford I'd get it but that'd be about the only way. I've had it with low end saws, thanks. Good fix and Blessings!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

makes sense, if you can afford middle range, that's what I would suggest too.

[@CorbinMusso88]

Mine has trouble starting. It’s got fresh fuel, full bar oil, chain’s not too tight, air filter’s clear, spark plug works, and I’ve set the carb high and low to factory specs and played with them to adjust the mixture but it just won’t stay on.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

so is the saw brand with very little hours on it? If not, and it's got some time on the engine, the factory settings may not be where it wants to be. Also have you done a compression test yet?

[@CorbinMusso88]

@@HomeGaragechannel It’s got probably fewer than 5 hours on it.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

compression test?

[@CorbinMusso88]

@@HomeGaragechannel I don’t have the tools or the capability for that…

[@michaelglaser1384]

I have the Craftsman 16" model #316.380160. It was running great, but now it won't idle. It will start, and run great on full throttle, but on idle it bogs, and dies. I adjusted the idle all the way, but it still dies. I think I need to adjust the L/H jets. Do you have a video on how to do this? I'm thinking it's the L-jet that needs adjustment.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

try this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqXXo6epitWdfbM

[@michaelglaser1384]

@@HomeGaragechannel Thanks so much. My local small engine mechanic lent me the spline tool. I tuned up the low jet per the video and it's running strong again.

[@KM-os4be]

I will usually only buy Echo or Stihl chainsaws that last 20 years. Some of the older Craftsman chainsaws in the 70s and 80s and early 90s were not bad for the price.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

They were definitely made differently back then.

[@robertlarose4321]

all the saws you listed are made by the same company.

[@nashguy207]

Looks almost new. You should always engage the chain brake before you start a chainsaw. The old craftsman were good saws I don't like the new ones. I own 2 Stihl chainsaws and love them!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I wish I had just one stihl saw. Thanks for the comment I always appreciate your time.

[@anthonypatt179]

How can i make my new carb work on my Oregon chainsaw that won't start it started once and work but I stopped and then after a few minutes it didn't even try and start and the carb is new it starts if I take the new carbs parts and install them on the original carb but it won't stay stable sometimes it has to much fuel sometimes it doesn't have enough fuel even if I adjust the carb it still won't stay stable every time I start it it works different how can I make it work with the carb even with the new carbs parts in the old carb it still won't stay stable but with the new carb it won't even try and start

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I would not mix aftermarket internals with an Original carb, I'd put the parts back into the aftermarket one, and the start your procedure to clear a flooded engine.

[@anthonypatt179]

@@HomeGaragechannel but it won't even try and start with the new carb

[@HomeGaragechannel]

every failed attempt to starts a chainsaw causes it to flood with excess fuel which will not start no matter with a new carb. Do you know how to un-flood an engine?

[@anthonypatt179]

@@HomeGaragechannel yes I know every ways to un flood a chainsaw but how does it start with the old carb if I install the new carbs parts to the old carb? . Witch is the one that floods the carb or the chainsaw?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

beats me

[@sweetlou5902]

The chain was fairly loose during your testing... and get an Oregon chain

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you for the tip I appreciate it

[@saliston]

I had an old craftsman chainsaw. It was a great saw and worked great.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice, where is now? do you still have it?

[@linwoodwebb4259]

What's that thing called that attaches to the spark boot

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it's just a very large boot to try and keep then engine area sealed off.

[@linwoodwebb4259]

@@HomeGaragechannel so if I loose it would that hurt anything

[@HomeGaragechannel]

shouldn't hurt anything

[@linwoodwebb4259]

@@HomeGaragechannel you know anything about genpower 10 Briggs and Stratton generator

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I know some, what specifically do you have a question about?

[@LuisD.CastilloHernandezMunoz]

I recently purchase this chainsaw. Followed the steps and it worked for the first few cuts. But now chain doesnt seem to run.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

have checked to see if the chain brake is on?

[@richschafer3354]

I've got 6 poulon chainsaws and a leaf blower they run really good

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice

[@nodak81]

I'm not 100% sure it's true but I've heard the Craftsman saws are made by Husqvarna, which is a plus in my opinion. I think some are made by MTD too, not sure which ones though. Right now I'm trying to decide between a 20" Craftsman and a 24" Husqvarna. The Husq is a bit overkill for my usual needs but I already have a small Husq and I like it a lot. Main problem is the Husq costs a little more than double what the Craftsman does ($570 vs $240). Plus the Craftsman comes with a spare chain and a case.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it comes down to budget then. personally I don't believe in, "more expensive" equals "less problems". If I had to choose, would go for the cheaper one. Just make sure to take proper care before you store it away.

[@robertlarose4321]

first place your comparing a craftsman with a 20 inch bar n chain to a husqvarna with a 24 inch bar and chain... "WRONG" you need to compare the engine size to each other you can run any size bar and chain on whatever saw you want as long you have the power to do so. second you said you have a small husqvarna now... what size engine does it have??? can it run a longer bar and chain on it??? you can save some money if your saw has the power to do so.

[@kennettmanion9600]

The problem with mine is it idles fine, revs fine but when i try to cut it bogs or if I turn it sideways to make a cut it dies. even on a full tank.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I would replace the fuel line, Even though it's not broken, it might be soft and collapsing while turning it.

[@kennettmanion9600]

@@HomeGaragechannel A[ready did that.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

does that mean you replaced the carb too?

[@jdtv...9134]

I just picked one up pretty cheap it runs good until it gets hot that won't start. Make it out to three decent cuts and that's about it I got to wait for it to cool down

[@HomeGaragechannel]

really? have you tried replacing the spark plug?

[@jdtv...9134]

@@HomeGaragechannel spark plug is new maybe it's running lean. I've run the pre-mixed fuel you buy in a can at your local hardware store or home Depot

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I was asking because the plug might be faulty

[@KollynJ]

@@jdtv...9134what’d you find out?

[@alexandercosta1777]

They defiantly don’t build craftsman like they used to. Wish they went back to the quality that they were now forger at video, I was looking at the Ego 18 inch chainsaw and I saw you can get 500 cuts on a single charge with their medium size battery’s. God bless and go get em

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Was that from a video or was the 500 cuts from and advertisement?

[@alexandercosta1777]

@@HomeGaragechannel I saw it on another KZbin channel, they showed the intro and they handed it off to a professional artist and they got feedback from him, the channel is from Tools n action.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@alexandercosta1777 thanks I appreciate it.

[@cathyhughes1194]

You are right it is just awful. After a few light uses, like 5, all but one of the screws attached to the engine body either fell out or came extremely loose! It factually was falling apart on its own. Made of junk parts that do not fit. I did purchase it new, so I did expect it to last more than 3 months. There was not any abuse nor improper fuel, oil, or heavy use. The chains were the correct one, however when the first screw fell out it fell into the opening of the wood piece, hit the chain, made it spark, then flew out somewhere. Good thing for safety glasses and gloves! Just junk so pay a little more and get a decent brand.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Cathy Hughes.

[@ShaquilleOatmeal94]

I just bought this saw yesterday. The chain won’t spin

[@HomeGaragechannel]

remove the side cover over the clutch and see if it's spinning when the engine is on.

[@dkat1108]

My craftsman warranty expired 20 yrs ago LOL it still runs ok it is getting to be a little fussy ole thing.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

after 20 years I can understand why

[@IamNerfDart]

Homelite saws are good, as long as they don't have that stupid "Tool-less Chain Tensioning" system, it's the one with the knobs on the side. Sometimes it will come loose while cutting and chew up the plastic on it, you can't adjust it while the engine's hot, and it breaks easily. Apparently Homelite doesn't even sell gas chain saws anymore, they're all plug in electric, with that same system.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I completely agree with you.

[@karlsonvomdach832]

Augenscheinlich ist die säge baugleich mit meiner Einhell säge. Bin sehr zufrieden damit für den Privatgebrauch vollkommen ausreichend

[@HomeGaragechannel]

danke für den Kommentar

[@jimmycarter9099]

Port the muffler open up the carb jets

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you for the tip

[@mr1pearl]

Easy fix the kind I like !

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I never say no to an easy one.

[@Junior-yh5ew]

I like the Troy-Bilt chainsaw

[@HomeGaragechannel]

wow I didn't realize they look absolutely the same.

[@janetc4306]

I had a craftsman and used it for years. Loved it. After about 10 years it is tough to start and needs work.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Janet C for vouching for them. Seems to just need a bit of maintenance work.

[@robertlarose4321]

all that saw will need is the fuel line to be replaced because a few years sitting they dry out and break also carb will need cleaning and rebuilt kit.

[@brianeastman3547]

Go with SUNOCO 40:1 pre mix gas ⛽

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Brian Eastman

[@robertlarose4321]

go to walmarts to buy small engine fuel much cheaper price.

[@petratical]

Always start with pouring out the existing gas. Then, use real gas (not corn mixed "ethanol" gas). Find out oil gas mixture, and basically you can then experience mostly trouble free use.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

good advice .

[@RussellBooth1977]

I'm very tight with money 💵 at the moment so I'd buy the craftsman chainsaw. In the future it doesn't look like I'll be cutting logs or branches which are very big so a residential chainsaw may suffice !

[@HomeGaragechannel]

That's pretty good reasoning.

[@kennethdrown5217]

No I'd buy a husqvarna stil in my neck of the woods are hard to find parts for

[@HomeGaragechannel]

makes sense

[@mad2strokeguy694]

Can I have this chainsaw??

[@HomeGaragechannel]

this one is not mine

[@Patrick4959]

well for a good decent Chainsaw on a budget yep why not and it would do the odd cutting jobs here and there

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Me too. It's not on the same level as an echo but I'm sure it will get the job done. Thank you Patrick Stapleton.

[@Patrick4959]

@@HomeGaragechannel yeah i have a McCullough CS-420T and that,s a 42cc type with a "16 bar on there and it,s running but not very well all the time and it has a idle issue of an on but at least i has plenty of compression and spark so im not sure what is the goer with it despite tuning the carby screws that are splined type on it

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@Patrick4959 have you had it long? I wonder of some of the engine seals are leaking?

[@Patrick4959]

@@HomeGaragechannel well i,d say since 2010 and no the engine crank seals are not leaking to what i can figure out but yeah it,s made by Husqvarna though

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@Patrick4959 gotcha

[@IvanOchoa461]

I saw this chainsaw at Home Depot last week

[@HomeGaragechannel]

What did you think about it when you see it in person?

[@IvanOchoa461]

@@HomeGaragechannel wdym

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@IvanOchoa461 is it something that you'd buy over the other chainsaw there?

[@AJPsWorkshop]

Great video nice condition

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you AJP Garden Machines for the comment I appreciate it

[@bretk7916]

Water forming into the bottom of a gas can is not due to ethanol ethanol absorbs moisture

[@HomeGaragechannel]

even in a sealed gas can. Amazing ability

[@TheZBuZZ]

You don’t need a spark plug tester…..screw driver in the spark plug boot, hold the screw driver by the metal shank, pull the recoil starter cord…..now you know if you have fire or not

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you're right!

[@noahdurfey537]

Like you, not my first pick. I'd get a husqvarna or stihl first.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Those are great choices

[@gavmansworkshop5624]

Grease between filter halves and around where the bolt goes through catches all the dust.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you for the tip

[@gavmansworkshop5624]

@@HomeGaragechannel all good mate 👍

[@robertlarose4321]

grease around the filter box IS not needed. because you should be lightly oiling the air filter so it should be sealing that up.

[@farmfan4382]

I have the older model of that it never runs it almost got run over by my uncles truck

[@free2binnh]

I bought a Dewalt 20v chainsaw. To start, install a charged battery and then press the start button. No more fossil fuel devices.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks for the comment.

[@andrewmukuru6357]

How long does it run when battery is fully charged?

[@adammosher5818]

If it was do to water in the gas 😂 hope you charge them for that fresh fuel and time

[@HomeGaragechannel]

It's belongs to a fiend so I didn't charge them.

[@felipereyes466]

your voice sound younger

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You mean compared to a different video?

[@felipereyes466]

@@HomeGaragechannel yes

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@felipereyes466 hmm. Do you remember which one? Maybe I could explain the difference.

[@hacxer8424]

The problem is it wasn't made by sears

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it's branded as a sears brand

[@hacxer8424]

@@HomeGaragechannel dosnt mean it was made in the USA

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@hacxer8424 very few things are made here

[@juanitaknight5129]

Crap fuel lines, mine collapsed had to replace

[@HomeGaragechannel]

quite possible

[@ggoop9006]

Wow AMAZING FI X

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you GooeyChurch I appreciate it

[@Subzero9767-u2g]

Never New Craftsman makes chainsaw

[@robertlarose4321]

craftsman DOES NOT make chainsaws!!!

[@panchovilla2906]

We put gas on our spark plug to make it start!😂

[@bigbignman]

Never by craftsman chainsaws Or poulan Waste of money Take my advice its gonna save you

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for the comment

[@cdos9186]

What is wrong with Craftsman chainsaws?

[@bigbignman]

Dude they just... you don't understand. They are like off brand chainsaws and they don't last you long or they break a lot. They may get the job done but just buy, husky, stihl, or echo. They are much better

[@cdos9186]

@@bigbignman How do you determine which size bar you need?

[@cdos9186]

@@bigbignman Just looked you can get a 14" Poulan for as low as $120!

[@TecumsehRulesbcserk]

These saws are nice because they’re inexpensive and light weight. Parts are also very abundant due to this saw design coming from MTD. As long as you take care of your machine then it should run for a long time.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you are absolutely right.

[@robertlarose4321]

sorry guys, the craftsman chainsaw in this video was not manufactured by MTD... craftsman's model numbers the start with "S" (S180) are made by Stanley Black & Decker. MTD only made a hand full and have the "Incredi-pull" logo on them. And of course, Pouland and Husqvanrna are also made by Stanley Black & Decker.

[@rebeccamanning5896]

i bought the Craftsman 20in model s205 . I had problems from day one. wouldn't start then got it started but won't idle. now back to not starting. I WOULD NOT BUY ANOTHER CRAFTSMAN SAW EVER AGAIN!!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sorry to hear you had a hard time with yours.

[@bobbalcom2658]

A! MEN! Same here.

[@robertmailhos8159]

The type of chain and other factors come into play when you are looking to get a chain saw

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You are absolutely correct about that

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@HomeGaragechannel thanks for your reply young man

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@robertmailhos8159 no problem

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@HomeGaragechannel 👍

[@999thenewman]

Psssst! Hey Home Garage! Remember to grease the bar spinner! >_>

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Yes you're absolutely right

[@benrobles752]

I would not buy one. I would buy Stihl or Echo.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Me too

[@TeresaMartinez-si2ow]

hey how are you face reveal ever going to happen

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Lol.. that's still in debate. The main reason is that this isn't a vlog style video. It's not about me but the machines.

[@TeresaMartinez-si2ow]

ok lol

[@jimmycarter9099]

It will run a lot better

[@gavmansworkshop5624]

Had one lasted six months then sold it for parts.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that's a shame.

[@leemorrison5058]

I like husqvarna

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Husqvarna is a pretty good brand too.

[@countrycooprecords]

Mine doesnt idle worth of shit it aint an echo which is my main

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sometimes they can be a real pain.

[@lifooz2955]

Poulan are a part of the Husqvarna concern, and so are Craftsman. I don't know where the brands are produced tho, but not at Husqvarna in Sweden anyway. /L

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I believe you are correct

[@odindio]

Craftsman chain saws don't run long. I'd never buy one. My wife bought a couple. One ran for a short period and the newer one runs like crap.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that's a shame

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

I wouldn’t buy a craftsman anymore. The Chinese have killed craftsman products.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

the brand is definitely something way different than what It was years ago.

[@waynebeck7801]

It’s a chinsaw😂

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Yes sir

[@eliercolonbermudez]

Craftman is junk in all around power tools right now

[@HomeGaragechannel]

its definitely a lot different than it used to be

[@Scooter30FTW]

No,I probably wouldn't buy a Craftsman chainsaw. I'm sure there are better brands,hopefully not made in China.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I believe you're right

[@meng6315]

No I would not buy a Craftsman chainsaw.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Meng

[@shawnmassey6164]

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