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Ryobi PCN-4545
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Average Ratings for Ryobi PCN-4545

  • Value for Money2.6 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings2.1 stars
  • Overall Rating2.1 stars

19 Reviews For Ryobi PCN-4545

  • Guest 5th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    I bought the PCN-4545 just over 2 tears ago. All was well until recently when it suddenly started over-revving. I have visited my local garden machinery dealer who will not touch it as he says he can not get the spares.

    I have tried to find a Ryobi service centre in Essex & failed. The Ryobi website is only for the US/Canada.

    I would avoid Ryobi. I am now going to buy a proper brand (Stihl) to mach my strimmer.

  • Guest 29th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    My 18 inch Ryobi PCN-4545 was sturdy enough for the first few months, but the chain oil supply slowly packed up by the third. No local service agents. Had to break my contract to fix oil supply, by employing non-registered service agent. Problem was fixed only for another few months. Over that time, the saw went through three chains. Within twelve months, power output started to plummet. Eventually the engine just packed up. I won't even bother fixing it. Can't afford a new one, so I'm replacing ...

  • Guest 3rd Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    Chainsaw broke down after approximately 8 hours work (over 2 months) no spares available anywhere. Overall, marvellous chainsaw, but no backup whatsoever from Ryobi, their website directs you to the USA when asking for midlands suppliers.

  • Guest 4th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    Major problems with binding /overheating chain brake after very little use. Spares impossible and no service agent will touch it. Have tried everything but saw is now scrap after just over a year. Advise against Ryobi PCN-4545 -get a Husqvarna or a Stihl

  • broom142 3rd May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    I have had two Ryobi PCN-4545 and the general consensous it is for diy only. The first one had a jammed chain break and melted the plastic housing. The secod one I am now having problems with and will proberably ditch soon to get another brand.

  • Guest 21st Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    The Ryobi PCN-4545 is cheap and good value for amateur use.

  • Guest 16th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    The Ryobi PCN-4545 is cheap. Worked well at first. Appears to be quite well built, but has died horribly after very little (10 hrs?) use. My tame repairer has offered to fix it but will not warranty the repairs based on the number of failed machines he has seen. Ver poor - usual melted/binding chain brake issue, oiler failed etc.

  • rotovater Rank: Lance Corporal 12th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    after a few hours work things started to go wrong with my Ryobi PCN-4545.
    the flywheel sheared off the keyway.[try and get parts?]
    the clutch mechanism locked up against the crankcase.

  • Guest 27th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    This Ryobi PCN-4545 feels like a toy, but I have taken down 30ft birch trees with this saw. Ideal for keeping garden trees under control.

  • stevewood 8th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    The Ryobi PCN-4545 is a good machine for its price. Mine was overreving at first this was because the carb cable
    was too tight. I rerouted it (2 min) no problems since
    Dont leave it full of fuel if not in use

  • jgardener 14th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    Saw has always been a poor starter and has never run well, Ryobi seem to have very little spares backup and no reliable service agent in the whole of the midlands. would not buy another

  • Guest 6th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    All seemed well with my Ryobi PCN-4545 at first but then I noticed that the gears were slipping when I pulled the starter rope. Now, the gears seem to be totally stripped as they do not engage enough for the engine to turn over.

  • greenmachineky Rank: Lance Corporal 19th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    I bought an Ryobi PCN-4545 chainsaw locally, it worked fine at the start, I didn't use it much about 3 times in a week, then I noticed the bolt holding the safety bar was missing and some other parts were loose!I took it back and it was replaced with an 18 inch, the replacement worked fine until about a week after, I have tried everything to start it, I haven't had any problems starting other makes and the use it got was very light, I am going back to the retailer and looking for a full refund, ...

  • SEJO 23rd Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Repair parts reasonably priced and available on line from "Shoulders of Shoreham".

  • Guest 7th Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Overall this Ryobi PCN-4545 is well worth the money, although I did have some trouble sourcing parts. The On/Off switch failed after one use, however, the machine was returned to Ryobi and this fault was repaired & the machine has been working well ever since.
    Obtaining spare parts is almost impossible as Ryobi Direct pass the customer on to another company called augmented spares who in turn don't seem sure of the product as they appear to lack product knowledge.
    Recently I endevoured to order ...

  • Herdsman 26th Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    I have used this saw for a year now on oak, beech and ashtree trunks and found it to be very reliable.

  • Large Jake 29th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    Nice balanced machine. I have had 2 of these in the last 6 months and each has started to over rev after about 3 hrs work in total.
    The first one was changed by Ryobi for an updated model as the first one over revved which cause the chain bar to warp with heat, the brake to burn out and the oil pump to cease up! The second one has just started to over rev for no reason , so I am sending that back for repair. The second one has done 2 hrs work. Cheap for DIY use only. Nothing else to add

  • aaahpub 8th Jul 2007

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Performance worse than cheap electric chainsaw I've had for years.

  • Slip1in Rank: Lance Corporal 20th Jun 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Ryobi PCN-4545 chainsaw is as good as some of the established names at a competitive price. It is lightweight. Has low vibration. It is very quiet for a petrol saw, and it feels secure.