pls. recc. chain for PP4620AV

[Rambler100]

Old loyalties die hard. Researched this site before buying. Not a commercial user and have had a good experience w/ a Poulan XXV. Had four trees to bring down after a storm took the power wire down and knew the 16" was old and probably not up to the job.
My use will be real sporatic driven by storn disasters. Anyway chose the Poulan Pro 4620AVX at Lowes. The engine casting looked like the Huskys. Rather than the thick bright pure aluminum looking ones. Ran great. First cut I saw sparks from the tree and the blade wouldn't cut much at all. Was unprepared for this but thought I could just run to the property and lay the trees down quickly. Got a file and cleaned up enough to get the trees down but will have to work on the blade some.
After I hit that nail or whatever the blade just didn't cut well even filing. Quick filing job and not precise.
Anyway want a blade that will chip, probably not a safety blade. I don't know the terminology yet and thought I would seek reccommendations here. I have to go back this weekend and create firewood of the trees now.
Any help appreciated. Know this isn't a "Poulan" place so much but for the money and use it will see this was a good economical choice for me.
Thanks in advance.
Rambler100

 

[computeruser]

Welcome to the site! I hope your new purchase proves satisfactory. Sometimes these saws disappoint, but occasionally they surprise the hell out of us. Hopefully your experience will fall in the latter category.

Your saw is running 3/8" pitch LowProfile chain, so I'd either buy something like Stihl PM from a Stihl dealer, or order something like Bailey's WoodsmanPro 30LP chain or Oregon 91VS or 91VX from one of the AS sponsors like Bailey's or Amick's. These are non-safety, faster-cutting 3/8"LP chain and will make your saw as productive as it possibly can be.

Happy cutting!!

 

[Cut4fun]

Just in case it is .325 chain. Can use same dealers Cuser listed too.

.325 PITCH, .050 GAUGE, 78 DRIVE LINK.

Take your chain off and cout drive links and see if you can see your oregon numbers on chain.

might be this on it right now. http://cgi.ebay.com/OREGON-20-CHAIN...ryZ85915QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://store.baileys-online.com/cgi-bin/baileys/5027?mv_session_id=dFjdskkz&product_sku=WP325 20RC

This is used safety chain just for comparison sake of different models with the 325 chain


http://cgi.ebay.com/TWO-20-RECONDIT...ryZ79668QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

 

[Cut4fun]

.325

I am leaning toward .325 chain.

PP4620AVX

20" / 50cm Reduced kickback Guide bar
46cc / 2.8 c.i. engine
Max RPM 13,500
Patented Tool-less chain tightening system
DuraLife™ Extended Life Engine - plated cylinder for more power and performance
SuperClean™ Air Filter System - Extends the life of the air filter
Automatic Chain Oiler - Extends the life of the saw chain and guide bar
Chain Brake - Stops the moving chain
EPS™ Effortless Pull Starting system - for surer, faster starts
Anti-Vibe handle - Reduces operator fatigue
Chain pitch/gauge .325" / .050"
Chain Type: 33 SLP
Oil tank capacity 9.8 oz. / 290 ml.
Fuel tank capacity 13.9 oz. / 410 ml.
Dry weight without bar & chain 10.3 lbs. / 4.6 kg.

 

[computeruser]

C4F,

Interesting. I was looking at these saws the other day and all of them from the little 3x cc up to the 46cc were 3/8" LP, but I can imagine that they might sell both 3/8" and .325" versions.

 

[Cut4fun]

I was telling him just in case. I havent looked at them on the shelf lately. So I hope he pulls the chain and counts drive links and look for marking. I am guessing from what websites list. I remember the 295 = 4620 had 325. But they may have put both, who knows.

Here is a manual download for your saw too.
http://www.poulanpro.com/poulanpro/viewProductDetails.do?productID=160&DealerModelID=null

Parts manual and owners manuals can be found in the above link, if these 2 links below dont work.

http://72.3.225.179/manuals/545103410.pdf

http://72.3.225.179/manuals/545123817e.pdf

 

[Rambler100]

checked the chain Oregon 33

I went out ot count and counted the cutters and not the drive links. 39 cutters. The bar guide par tof the chain says 33. The top part Oregon. Measuring center to center to the third pin is 5/8" and not having a gauge guide my best measurement of the bar channel is slightly less than 2/32.

Really appreciate the responses. Looks like a board I will continue to lurk just because it's so active and worhwhile posts.
Thanks again all.

 

[Cut4fun]

Count drive links, sounds like .325 78DL to me. Oregon 33 = 325

 

[Cut4fun]

Go to the oregon chain, website.

http://www.oregonchain.com/selguide.htm

 

[SawTroll]

Count drive links, sounds like .325 78DL to me. Oregon 33 = 325

I believe the .325 low profile 30-series is not what you really want, and SL is particulary bad (beeing discontinued as well) - 20-series LP is more like it, or BP or Stihl RMC for "dirty" wood

 

[Rambler100]

again thanks to all

thanks for continuing this. I think I have it now.

 

[Cut4fun]

Your welcome. I would go find some .325 78DL .050 and have fun cutting safely. If that is whats on your saw.

 

[RED-85-Z51]

Not bashing your choice in saws Rambler100, but I picked up 2 of that exact same model saw a few weeks ago, brand new.

I unboxed one, and put the bar/chain on, added oil and mix to the tanks.

Pulled it one time, and the recoil fell apart.

The 2nd one actually started, and ran. But refused to oil, until it puked the contents of the oil resevoir on my shop floor when the oiler failed in a big way.

I found the construction to be poor, as well as the design of the saws. The "cushioned" recoil assembly is a failure waiting to happen.

Took em both back and upgraded to a pair of Echo CS-370's. Both started on a couple pulls, and oiled perfectly.

Just a first hand observation

 

[RED-85-Z51]

Ive had some people contact me asking about the CS-370's.

Good saws, lightweight, and they have a good look to them.

Setup was a snap. Open the box, put the bar and chain on, add fuel and bar oil, Choke, switch on, pull, pull *pop*.

Choke off, pull, and its running, exactly the same on both saws. THe oiled great, and were tuned a little rich, which is just what you want for breakin. After a few minutes of use, I cenched the chains down and they were good to go.


So far they have both been used pretty good, and no complaints, start easily, idle for as long as you need. They love em.

I suggest it for a small limbing saw, or dropping small trees, no more than 18" in diameter. You wont have numb hands or a sore back after using this saw