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3.7
(Based on 9 Reviews)
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February 22, 2013
Randy Jupiter, FL
BLUE MAX
Well, It Cuts Wood! For the Price of the Saw I Would Say It Was a Good Deal. Having Some Alignment Issues With the 20" Bar, I Have to Tweak It When I Tighten It Down or Else It Is Off Track and the Chain Wont Rotate Freely. I Leaned Into a Good Size Tree and the Plastic Handle Broke, Retro Fit With Duct Tape to Continue to Use It. Runs Good, Vibration Is Easy, No Problems Starting Like I Read From Others.
February 11, 2013
John M.
JetJoc
I purchased this 18" Blue Max Chain saw 2 weeks ago. I have cut quite a bit of oak trees with it since.
It starts within the first few pulls and runs perfectly. The 45cc engine has plenty of power, similar in size to the bigger and much more expensive Sthil saws.
The chain brake is too touchy as it snaps to brake on its own for no reason. But so far, overall, for the money, I am satisfied with the saw.
CSD RESPONDS: You may want to call the folks at Blue Max directly, toll free, at 800-348-5004 x6691for advice on adjusting your chain brake.
December 18, 2012
John Z. Barnwell, SC
Blue Max (sent to customer service)
The Bule Max I received leaked gas and chain oil right out of the box . The gas leaked so bad it made a dangerous situation. The chain saw would not run so I had to take it to my local small engine shop to get it fixed runs good now.
November 20, 2012
Clyde
clyde morgan (Not our customer)
First time starting took about 15 minutes and numerous tries. Cut with saw about 10 minutes and stopped. Next attempt to use, I tried to start several times but saw never started. Tried on several more occasions by using instructions on the saw and in the book. Saw has never started again. Reboxed saw and returned it.
11/29/12 Checked our database by email & name- no listing. Not our customer; can't verify, won't publish- BJ
July 15, 2012
Jeff
Very happy
I have not used it a lot but from the little bit I've used it, I am very happy with the saw.
June 04, 2012
Mark J. Painesville, OH
Won't start hot
Nice Saw cuts well but will not Start once it gets hot. Very dissapointing.
I tried everything in the manual but have to let it sit for a half hour after refueling or it will not start.
CSD RESPONDS: Your saw comes with a 1 year Factory Warranty, so just give the folks at Blue Max a call. They will be able to walk you through some simple troubleshooting, or refer you to Authorized Service if need be.
Be sure to have the serial number of your saw handy when you call; they may ask for it to set up your records.
May 11, 2012
Sherman B. Muncy, PA
Fast cuttings
the change brake keep coming on when running i email the co. they sent me a new one
other then oil mix is hard to find the saw is strong and fast cuttings
March 16, 2012
Bob
One Great Chainsaw
I ordered two of these chainsaws...kept one and gave the other to a friend. I've used mine serveral times and had very few problems with it.
It usually starts within 4 pulls (that includes the initial one with the choke way out and then back in for the initial warmup period). I've only used the 20" and it has great cutting power. I now use it as my primary saw when I'm out in the forest.
Only dig out my Husqvana when I have something real big to cut. Two minor problems: 1) When it gets hot after about 45 minutes usage, I sometimes have trouble getting it started again. 2) Went to change the chain...put on a new 20" chain and it wouldn't fit because it was too long/bar too short. Fortunately, I had a spare 20" bar, put that on along with the 20" chain, and all worked well.
The company should seriously consider putting a bar/chain on their product where they can get spares that fit other major brands.
My friend hasn't used his saw yet, so if he doesn't like it, I will buy it back and use it myself.
I ordered two of these chainsaws...kept one and gave the other to a friend. I've used mine serveral times and had very few problems with it.
It usually starts within 4 pulls (that includes the initial one with the choke way out and then back in for the initial warmup period). I've only used the 20" and it has great cutting power. I now use it as my primary saw when I'm out in the forest.
Only dig out my Husqvana when I have something real big to cut. Two minor problems: 1) When it gets hot after about 45 minutes usage, I sometimes have trouble getting it started again. 2) Went to ch... more
March 16, 2012
Joe Dry Ridge, KY
Smooth Power
I got this bluemax when the earthqake hit. I had to buy a new saw becuse my old one did not work. Iwas in ahurry walked in the store to buy a saw. I am person who looks for abargone .I like trying new things that comes out.This saw was alsome.
I had a 100 year oak tree that cam down. If this saw was as good as the person in the store said it was this will be a good chance to find out. My buddy and i started on this tree.I did not relise how big it was till we started.I thought i bought too small of a saw.But i was wrong.
This saw was a 14in the power was great and smooth.We took 27 pick up trucks of wood from this tree.It seemed to run for ever on the an oil. My buddy had his saw and wanted to try mine.He said that it looked like mine was doing a better and faster job .So he try it and was amazed.
It took us three weeks to remove this tree. Any boddy that cuts up trees knows that you dont cross cut well i did and this bluemax did not slow down. I put things to the test and i was amazed with this.This saw was easy to use and with veary amount of kick back.
I got this bluemax when the earthqake hit. I had to buy a new saw becuse my old one did not work. Iwas in ahurry walked in the store to buy a saw. I am person who looks for abargone .I like trying new things that comes out.This saw was alsome.
I had a 100 year oak tree that cam down. If this saw was as good as the person in the store said it was this will be a good chance to find out. My buddy and i started on this tree.I did not relise how big it was till we started.I thought i bought too small of a saw.But i was wrong.
This saw was a 14in the power was great and smooth.We took 27 pick ... more
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