written by Lacir343 on 10/08/2022
Have owned this saw for over 12 years.. It is a great saw and has never left me down.. As expected the fuel lines and primer bulb finally gave out.. auto oiler quit working as well.. I have collected three more saws just like this one, for backup parts. In all the years of cutting wood, this is my favorite companion. Starts easy, and has great power, add a sharp chain and your going to be impressed by its ability... Parts are harder to find now, but I am going to keep this saw around as long as I can.. Its a true winner!!!!
written by suthner4 on 20/11/2019
Bought saw new, had very little trouble, so heavy I only use when I want to do serious cutting, it never fails to start, just got out after stored for 2yrs. fired on first pull started on second. LOVE the Incredi Pull, my 5' 98 lb. wife can start it. This saw will cut circles around other big name brands friends have, makes them mad because they paid way more for them names. Overall BADDEST SAW on the block !!!
written by jaussiln on 08/09/2015
I bought the saw new a little over 10 years ago. I bought it because of Craftsman's reputation for quality and I wanted the more powerful chainsaw. I use/used this saw for 2 to 3 days at a time once or twice a year. I cut all kinds of wood(hardwood, softwood, large diameter, small diameter). I seem to have spent more time working on this chainsaw, than the amount of work I got out of it. A few drawbacks for me was the chainsaw was a gashog. I would run out of gas too fast. Saw was a bit cold blooded. It would take me a few minutes to get the saw running and keep it running. Once warm, it ran quite well. I spent a lot of time sharpening the chains. The chain was constantly jumping the bar, chewing up the chain and the sprocket. You have to keep this chain tight and tighten way too often while cutting wood. I changed the 18 inch bar and chain out for a 20 inch bar. Wow, what a difference. I really liked the larger bar and chain for cutting, but it was short lived. Smoked the clutch and chewed up the sprocket. Repair parts are discontinued and not available anymore. That makes this saw JUNK!
written by RubiHaley97 on 31/10/2014
Bought mine after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and has been running strong out of the box . Started up on the 2nd pull last week after stored for over a year! Like all chainsaws, chain will eventually stretch and need to be replaced. Run non ethanol gas, it will perform and last a long time like mine!!!!!!
written by Beckfl53 on 26/10/2014
bought a saw , its a 55cc Craftsman , had it less then a year & the crankshaft broke.
written by csDalrymple370 on 27/09/2014
I have owned this saw since its first run almost ten years ago and the only issue I have is the bar is getting hard to find. I see lots of reviews on how horrible the starting system is but I can only assume people are yanking the pull cord like its a normal saw. the idea behind the incredipull is you pull it very gently and slow and the system does the work. you shouldn't be jerking the cord hard at all. My saw sat for almost three years and just put gas in it a few days ago and it started and runs great after three pulls. I've had saws from poulan, husquvarna and sthil and never had one start so easy and be so reliable. Only issue it had was the grab handle but I never had a problem and they mailed me a new one for a recall and it istalled in 2 minutes.
written by Belinda281 on 14/09/2014
self oiler dont work,hard to start , for the money not a good saw
written by O'Connell15 on 12/07/2014
Now it will not start,heard possibly it was starter mechanism ?????? Checked all other possibility's.What a waste of money.
written by Zechariahf361 on 22/06/2014
I have two of these saws and this Incredipull deal is the worst idea ever. The cheap plastic broke inside and wont rewind the rope now. The internal parts for the incredipull should have been made of metal. This has to have something to do with Obamacare, ripping people off with Junk like this, made by democrats.
written by zyLeblanc114 on 19/05/2014
I owned it for 6 months,they discontinued it gas leaks every were,nothing could be done, I own 3 craftsman this was the Biggest piece of cr.Problem won
written by Farrellmb337 on 28/04/2014
Bought in 2005 for our 320 acre grain farm. Have probably 50 hours of hard use on it cutting up storm downed oak, poplar and cherry trees. I have not had any of the issues noted in the other reviews. Just got a good one I guess. I keep the chain sharp, full of bar oil,clean the bar assembly often and put a new plug in it every fall. Same with air cleaner- easy to forget that sometimes. For the $175 I paid, it's been a great value.
written by dankseattle on 24/03/2014
I have had my Incredipull 55cc chainsaw for about Five years. It almost always starts easily and has had no issues. I use it quite a bit. I like it! Not a fan of the "Incredipull" feature so I deduct one star. But I would buy another in the future.
written by on 10/02/2014
I fell and cut up many trees with this saw. For $200 I got my money's worth several times over. It always started easily and ran great for the five years I used it. The only problem is the parts were discontinued. They have a plastic oil pump that will eventually go out as mine did. I don't regret buying it at all but wish they still made parts. I doubt I will ever buy another MTD or craftsman saw.
written by bkuhn on 03/02/2014
I've owned mine for about 10 years (I probably bought it when they first came out). Aside from an issue with the handle mount failing (which was fixed under a recall) this has been the best chainsaw I've owned. I live in Kansas and heat my home exclusively with wood. Primarily hardwood - hedge, oak, etc. This saw goes through it like butter as long as the chain is sharp. It starts within a couple of pulls even if it has been put away for several months. Never had issue with the start - the incredi-pull really makes it a breeze. My wife has no problem starting it - she just doesn't like the weight. I'm sure I have a couple of hundred hours on this saw. I wish they still sold new because I'd buy one as a spare. BTW these were made by MTD.
written by clanker on 16/11/2012
When you pull it to start it it winds a spring inside the starter assembly. It acts like a shock absorber. Works great until that plastic inside the assembly decides to fail. The saw has only about 10 hours or so on it. I was only trying to get Stabil into the carburetor and was giving it a little gas when it all of a sudden quit. Torn into the start assembly only to find broken plastic parts. Sears no longer sells the starter assembly nor anyone else that I can find. Junk and I am done with Sears. If you sell it be sure to support it.
Written on: 07/10/2013
The same thing happened to me. I did some research and found out that the saw is made by MTD. JUNK....great engine, everything else sucks on it. Sears now sells the MTD saw under the "Remington" name. It's the identical saws for about $50 more than the sears one.
I managed to find a used starter assembly on ebay for $20 and it's back in working condition. I make sure to thoroughly clean the saw after every use. It requires a lot more maintenance than a Stihl, Husqvarna or Jonsered. I now use my Crapsman saw for cutting out roots and other dirty jobs that I don't want my Husqvarna to touch.
Written on: 08/11/2022
I know this comment is 10 years old.... To anyone having a problem with the old MTD incredipull system...... The cheap chainsaws that you can get for a little better than 100$... You know, the 52cc internet specials..... Have a very similar starter system. Easily adaptable and parts for those are beyond cheap
written by Redline on 04/10/2012
I used the crapsman 55cc incredipull 18 inch bar 3 times started just fine the fourth time how ever was another story.When i pulled on the rope about half pull it gets really easy which it should be hence the incredi-pull system,but the rope broke tried to replace with another rope or sting but no such luck called sears but they dont sell a new starter assembly any more, no one knows any thing about this fine piece of work.Does any one know if any other rewinds off other saws fit this piece of work.Let me know [email protected]
written by Some_angry_consumer on 06/04/2012
Well if you somehow got this pos started then I salute you. I followed every procedure only to clean up a puddle of unburned fuel. Way to go Sears!
written by on 13/03/2012
Incredi-Pull 55cc, 18" Bar Rope got caught in the wind-up real and I pulled it and broke a chunck of plastic and fens off the cover. Really bad saw. Junk!
written by on 10/03/2012
I've been using this saw for 6 seasons and have been very satisfied with it. I cut 3-4 cords of firewood each year and find it easy to start and it has plenty of power. Just don't do like the manual says and press the primer bulb 10 times unless you want to flood it. I had to replace the handle after the first year, but the replacement handle has lasted ever since. I've replaced the bar once, and the oil tank cap needs replacing now, but other than that I've had no issues.
written by on 19/02/2011
I have the 55cc 20" bar Craftsman chainsaw now for two and a bit years and it's been a very good chainsaw until yesterday.
I've used it for about 175 hours all up.
The one thing I didn't like about this chainsaw was that the chain would easily fly off when caught by very thin branches but for the larger work it was good.
Turns out the coil has failed. Pity really for such a good saw.
Anyone knows where I can get a replacement coil?
Written on: 02/07/2011
i have a replacement coil for that unit i bought 5 saws on ebay and my son droped a tree on one of them. [email protected]
Written on: 31/10/2012
Where did you find the replacement coil?
Written on: 29/10/2012
i have the same problem did you ever find a coil ? thank you
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Written on: 29/12/2014
I would be interested in purchasing it for parts. I need the oil pump.