written by blany on 17/06/2012
i bought this model on the 1st aug 10 i have used it infreqeuntley approx no more that 10 times. the whole pull chord mechanism has disintregrated. it has had 2 bars and 2 chains in this time. discusted with the quality of this product.
written by on 06/04/2012
PLease do NOT buy this bizarre exeriment of a chainsaw. For a company dealing in aluminium castings [Ryobi] they must have got drunk and made this as a cruel cruel joke. The spindle on which the pullstring turns is made OUT OF PLASTIC. The chain may as well be made out of plastic also. If you have been given one one these [God forbid] the very best thing to do is to take it outside and smash it up with a lump hammer before you even start. That way, you can save yourself the trouble and heartache of taking it apart and finding it is the equivalent of a cheap market fake. Then, go and buy a real chainsaw from Stihl or equivalent. I will NEVER buy Ryobi equipment again.
written by on 22/09/2010
Bought this chainsaw a fortnight ago, the recoil starter went within a week, returned to shop, the second one suffered the same problem within a day, going to get a refund and look for a more reliable model. The saw itself was fine and did its work well whilst running.
written by on 14/03/2010
Rubbish! used it for a couple of hours, difficult to start then the chain went blunt, then the pull chord jammed. taken back store for refund, not even gonna bother trying another one.
written by on 10/03/2010
I bought this chainsaw as it appeared to be a good value mid-range product with plenty of features usually found on more expensive items, however the first one lastest 3 days before the pull start mechanism jammed and had to be returned to the store. I was given a new saw without any hassle and this one lasted a whole month before going the same way as the first, so back to the shop for another exchange. The third one went the same way as the other 2 after 10 months (and only 4 uses) pull start mechanism jammed again so this time got a credit note and bought a different make. When it was working it was ok, but reliability was a major problem.
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