Product Description

Husqvarna, 235E, 16" Gas Chain Saw, 2.2CUIN, 2HP, 37CC, 2-Cycle Engine, Features Smart Start System, Dual Action Inertia Chain Brake, LowVib Feature For Added Safety & Comfort, Air Injection System, 16" HE280-56 Replacement Bar, 3/8 Pitch, .050 Gauge, Premium Consumer LB Grade Quality, 2 Year Warranty Consumer Use, 90 Day Warranty Pro/Commercial Use.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #32418 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Husqvarna
• Model: 235E

Features

• Centrifugal air cleaning system removes larger dust and debris particles before reaching the air filter. This results in reduced air filter cleanings and improved engine life.
• Removes air from carburetor and fuel lines for easier starting.
• 7 degree offset handle and smooth, contoured body contribute to reducing operator fatigue.
• Allows for easier starting and reduces the risk of engine flooding.
• System that provides for easier engine starting.

From the Manufacturer
New model, ideal for jobs like pruning, lighter cutting tasks and hobby work. Easy to start and operate, thanks to built-in Husqvarna features like ergonomic design, facilitating technology and powerful X-Torq engine with low emissions. Equipped with Smart Start and tool-less chain tensioning.

Customer Reviews

This is a spectacular product
I had heard a lot of good things about Huskvarna's reputation, and now I can see why. This product is spectacular!

My biggest gripe about most consumer chainsaws is that they are often difficult to start, either initially or when they are warm, so that by the time it starts, your arms are already sore from pulling the cord over and over again and you're exhausted.

This saw comes with a laminated instruction card. Attach it to the case handle and always refer to it to refresh your memory. If you follow the startup instructions, it starts on the second or third pull, every time. And when warm, up to 30 mins of being off, you can usually just leave the choke off and it will start on the first or second pull. So sweet! Why they don't all do this, I don't know.

Reliable startup is the main reason I bought this saw, after being frustrated with my previous Stihl and Craftsman saws that would often refuse to start or constantly needed to be taken apart.

And in case you forgot to stabilize the fuel and left gas in it for several months, the 345 doesn't mind. It still starts up right away. Wow.

The saw also cuts awesome. It's built to reduce vibration, and it cuts hard woods like a breeze.

Maintenance is very easy. Remove the chain guard and clean the guard in the kitchen sink. Then use a little air spray can to clear off the gunk around the chain drive. Clean the saw after each use and I'm sure it will last for years.

I don't know what these other reviewers problem is with the chain brake. I haven't needed to remove the chain brake cover nor fuss with the spring. And I've never had the chain jump off, and that's even when it got pinched.

There's only one negative -- make sure you remove any extra chain oil from the saw after each use, because it will tend to keep lubricating the chain, and 6 months later you'll find an oily mess in the case. But just make that part of your post-sawing maintenance, unless you know for sure you're going to be using it again very soon. (I didn't have any problem leaving the lubricated oil in the saw when the saw sat on the shelf for a copule of months... but after it sat unused for 6 months, I found this to be an issue. But I'm chalking that up to common sense maintenance.)

I've had mine for about a year-1/2 now, and I LOVE it. I almost look forward to trees falling down in storms now! LOL, but it's true. This saw is an absolute joy. Worth every extra dollar.

Bad brake design
I bought this saw for hurricane Ike cleanup and it runs well. Starts easily and handles nicely. However, like another reviewer, the chain jumped the bar.When I took it apart the brake was locked and I could not budge it. I took it further apart, and to loosen the brake, I had to take out the spring. This proved impossible to replace and in the process, it shot across my garage to be lost forever. Parts are not available; I guess since this is a new model. Getting "authorized" chainsaw work done in Houston right now? Yeah, right. Get in line with everyone else doing storm cleanup.

Flawed Brake System
I was very excited to buy this saw but quickly became aware that I had put too much faith in my prior expereince with Husqvarna saws and their general reputation. This new "tool less" acess to the bar and chain makes for a loose bar because there is only one bar nut (the plastic thing with a spring loaded handle). There is another bar bolt but it is just hidden under the cover.
The other problem with this saw is that, unlike my 3120 Husqvana, the brake handle is part of the saw body and not the chain cover and the brake assembly(with the springs and gears) is pat of the cover. Therefore, it is easy to accidentally open the cover with the brake on, thereby bringing the saw to an unworkable state. I have owned this saw for less than a week and will have taken it in for repairs TWICE.
Furthermore, I have discovered that the reason that I was being led to open the chain cover (my chain was falling off/getting REALLY loose) was due to the fact that the chain wasn't being oiled at ALL.

Overall, I was hoping for a high quality limbing saw but have found that I got a high priced low quality out-of-commission saw.