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“Do not buy”

★☆☆☆☆

written by Loveds74 on 11/11/2015

Poor quality, shoddy parts, unreliable. Would not buy another one, After light use, the brake has failed twice. Feel ripped off and disappointed. Would not recommend to anyone.

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“warning do not buy”

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written by MacyNorwood89 on 21/06/2015

i bought the husky to replace my old aging echo saw and looks and feels ok but thats were it ends the first time i used it the recoil starter fell to pieces so back it went now its done about two hours work it refuses to start the saw is harder work than using a good old fashioned bow saw and im now back to using my old echo which atleast starts well even thou its falling apart and about to buy a good old stihl

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“Buy a Stihl”

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written by MeadowLloyd305 on 08/06/2015

After 2 trips to the shop, this POS is next to impossible to start, no make that impossible to start. fresh gas, fuel saver, cleaned spark plugs etc. I cannot believe anyone has one of these that actually work and Husqvarna should give everyone their money back.

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“husky 235”

★☆☆☆☆

written by schooner123 on 10/04/2015

worked a 235 today pure pile of junk,hard to start no power,got my old 30 year husky 61 3 pulls it started worked all day,these American assembled huskys are like repros of the real thing,also have a solo 656 great saw,

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“Great little saw”

★★★★☆

written by brutal74 on 08/11/2013

Had this for about four years and the only issue was the carb get gummed up from the ethonol in the gas cost $20 at dealer to fix and I run high test now for 3 yars with no problems. Original plug still in it. GREAT SAW

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“Bad Purchase/Bad Product”

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written by on 16/06/2012

Owned the Husk 235e for about 8 months. Like other folks with the same start/hot engine problem --- once started and after running hot for about 10 minutes and you stop it. You can't get it started again until it is totally cold. This is not convenient when you have a block of time set aside to do a job and it takes 6X times longer to complete! Because it was purchased online from an out-of-state dealer (to try to save a couple of bucks), the local dealers want to charge a shop fee to make any/all adjustments. They have told me (local dealers) that there had been prtoblems with the carb adjustment. "" It's just not worth it."" At the same time of this purchase --- I went to one of the Box Stores and purchased a Homelite 14"saw (made in china item) and this thing runs with NO problems. Just goes to show ya --- Brand Name items aren't anygood and not worth it! The 235e is total JUNK!!!

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“Husqvarna 235e will not stay running and needs repaired”

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written by casey351 on 28/05/2012

I bought a Husqvarna 235e because I needed a small chainsaw around the property. Out of the box it would not stay running for more than 5 minutes. Once the engine was warm it would not start. Took it to an authorized dealer and was charged for a carbuetor adjustment. Used it to trim limbs and cut down a few trees. It stops running after about 15 minutes and will not start until after sitting for hours. It has been to the shop 4 times, each with a carbuetor adjustment or rebuild. I borrowed my brother's Stihl chainsaw, it kept running until I got hot, not when it got hot.

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“Great chainsaw”

★★★★★

written by Topper21 on 18/04/2012

I purchased this chainsaw after having a Homelite 16" electric die after 10 minutes of use. The Husqvarna 235e started properly according to the starting instructions. I was able to stop and restart the chainsaw as needed during my work. I couldn't ask for a better chainsaw. It's light weight, vibration free, quiet, and cuts through an eight in log with ease.

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“I would agree with almost everything others have said...”

★★☆☆☆

written by on 29/04/2011

I would agree with almost everything others have said about this saw, it is a complete waste of money lots of critical parts are plastic and prone to breaking , like the chain tensioning screw and the chain lock mech , both of which have broken , and aren't covered in warranty! everytime I pick up this saw to use it something else goes wrong , am ditching it to get a Stihl !

Please please please do not buy this saw it's pants

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“A total POS, stay away. I am a retired pro power...”

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written by on 14/12/2010

A total POS, stay away. I am a retired pro power equipment mechanic. Had a friend bring me one of these about a year old with low (10-20) hours. There were serious intake leaks making it run lean. I fixed that, it worked for a while and now the carb is flooding & needs a kit. As soon as it runs again it is getting sold or traded in.

It is a very lightly built saw, and with the CA emissions stuff and tiny CCs, it's not very powerful. You also need a special tool to adjust the carb. My own saws are Husky & Johnsred, but I wouldn't have this saw if I won it in a contest. Harsh? Yes, but apt. It is not a good saw.

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“I bought 235e from local Husqvarna dealer here in...”

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written by on 03/06/2010

I bought 235e from local Husqvarna dealer here in Finland. It needs typically 25-50 draws to start, and after three to five minutes it looses idling and turns off. Then durability of two men is not enough to restart it until it has cooled down, after which it can be used for another three to five minutes. It was taken to dealer for adjustments, but all the same properties were left when it was picked up.
When it is running, 6-8" log is too much, it will strangle it.
In six months we haven't been able to use one full tank of fuel yet and were forced to buy no-name chinese, evidently piratized Stihl, chain saw, that starts always at latest on second pull, has idle also as warm and could be used as long as man using it has endurance left, has propably twice or three times the power and it costed about one third of 235e's price.

The worst thing is that I bought this as a 70 year birthday present for my father, he hates it, and I'm embarassed to give him such a pieace of junk.

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“I have a Husqavarna 450e/20″ that I bought just about...”

★★☆☆☆

written by on 05/05/2010

I have a Husqavarna 450e/20″ that I bought just about 2 years ago for cutting up Willow trees. Love this saw it's awesome! I had a Craftsman W/16″ that I used for cutting up the brush and small branches but I really was tired of fixing more than using it. Cutting firewood this spring the Craftsman quit again 30 minutes into cutting, I through it in the trash and went and bought a Husky 235e. I never had any problems starting it but I bought it from a dealer and not a box store. The problem I had with the saw is that after using it for about an hour the plastic got warm and the saw (AntiVib)system would flex so much that when up cutting the saw would hit its RPMs and as soon as you started pulling up you would lose RPMS and the saw would kick back!!! After running the saw for more than 1 hour I had a hard time just hitting any RPMs to be able to cut! Dangerous!! I called Husqavarna reported my issue and told them that the saw is not very safe for first time users!! Nothing like my 450, I can run that all day!! I took it back to my dealer they contacted the Husky rep and I was able to upgrade to the 435 and this saw will eat the 234/240 any day and is over a pound lighter, it is more suited for cutting firewood and hours of use even though it's a "H" use saw it has the quality of the "L" saws

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“Bought over the net, but the Husky dealer insisted on...”

★★★★☆

written by on 21/03/2010

Bought over the net, but the Husky dealer insisted on setting it up for me before delivery which is recommended. More Husky dealers are insisting on this or direct collection from store to ensure best setup for customers. This can only stop the less experienced from ballsing it up. Started easily first time and every time since. Lightweight and easy to handle, though the lighter materials may not ensure longevity. Chain removal and tensioning is very easy indeed.

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“I`ve been running with 136 and then a 137 for some...”

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written by on 16/12/2009

I`ve been running with 136 and then a 137 for some years and they have stood up to my rough treatment with ease.Bought a 235 recently and have had nothing but trouble. The first one I had would not start or power up properly so took it back to dealer and they said they had fixed it but on the very next job it broke down mid day which left me in the lerch. Demanded a replacement from dealer but still not happy with it.The chain tensioner broke as its the new no tool one which is a cheap platic cog which just shears off.Als chain brake broke by shearing the cheap plastic and it was not covered by the warranty and i had to pay for a replacement(not happy). I am now thinking of getting a stil to see if they are better

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“bought over the internet and have no previous...”

★★★★☆

written by on 22/11/2009

bought over the internet and have no previous experience of chainsaws so writing this not as a pro. (some might say i shouldn't be allowed near one) got it on a recommendation by a friend who said you cann't go wrong with a husky or stihl, and you get what you pay for. Was easy to assemble out of the box, and a good instruction manual with lots of info and warnings. appart from keeping the chain tensioned and full of fuel and lube i give it no other attention and it starts every time,(once was a bit hard after fueling, but was fine next time i used it) it's easy to use, and have got through some large trees that have fallen and i've cut up for splitting. probably larger than it's designd for but as long as your not in a rush it fine. hitting a nail or screw will ruin your chain, and the brake is a bit cheap feeling, but i'm not extra nice to it and it hasn't broken yet.

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“Was bought this Husqvarna 235e chainsaw as a present....”

★★★★★

written by on 03/08/2009

Was bought this Husqvarna 235e chainsaw as a present. Starting is usually ok if you follow the starting procedure. Is a little more difficult to start if it has been stood for a while but this is overcome the more experienced you get. Cutting is pretty good as i have been cutting mainly haw thorn and black thorn. Chain adjustment is easy and the chain seems to be wearing well. Stay away from nails thought.

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“Hi just bought a new Husqvarna 235e from steam and...”

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written by baskew on 29/06/2009

Hi just bought a new Husqvarna 235e from steam and Moorland. Its rubbish. Ist machine wouldnt start from new. Took it back they gave me another. Two tanks of fuel and 30 mins of attempting to start it - nothing. Please dont buy a Husky they are total rubbish

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“Husqvama Saw is light & easy to handle. Cuts very...”

★★★★☆

written by smitho on 03/06/2009

Husqvama Saw is light & easy to handle. Cuts very well. Very fuel efficient. Much less fuel consumption than anything else I have ever used.

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“This Husqvarna 235e chain saw is very light and seems...”

★☆☆☆☆

written by on 28/03/2009

This Husqvarna 235e chain saw is very light and seems to have good power but seems to be made to lightly. The chain brake handle broke after only a few hours of running. Can't seem to find any parts for it yet.

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Mikeleco's Comment

Written on: 17/07/2009

Wow! I've had a nearly identical experience with a Husquevarna. I bought mine at a discount builder supply in the USA. The first one started up great, ran fine for 30 minutes until I shut it down. Afterwards, it refused to start no matter what I did. I took it back, got another, and the second one never started. The Husquevarna service center recommended taking it to a service center for "after-purchase adjustment". They told me it would take at least two weeks for them to get it running. I gave up and purchased a different brand.

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