PROYAMA 26CC 2-Cycle Top Handle Gas Powered Chainsaw 12 Inch Petrol Handheld Cordless Chain Saw for Tree Wood Cutting with 2 chains(12inch)

I'm a homeowner that burns 5-8 cords of wood per winter. When I was young I worked in logging and used only STIHL 36" chainsaws. I'm 59 years old now and dont have the strength or stamina I did when I was younger!This saw is HEAVY compared to smaller ones. Most importantly? IT CAN POWER THROUGH BIG PIECES OF WOOD QUICKLY! I have tree removal companies dump off wood in 6' lengths, which they do for free. I then slice it into 18" pieces and use a 30 ton log splitter to break them up and then a smaller 5 ton splitter to make fire wood.In the picture you see the logs from both tree company 'dumps' in my driveway. I used the 24" bar and the 24" chain that came with the saw. It made quick work of these 36" diameter logs.Others had problems:1. Reported not to start after first time or wouldn't start after sitting for a while. I didn't experience this. I'm also smart so after I was done cutting up one load I'd pour the gas out of the saw and put it back in my gas can, then I'd start the saw and just let it die from not having any gas. When the next load came it started right up - no problems (see starting procedures below).2. It EATS bar oil! Well the setting for the amount of bar oil is explained in the (rather lame) directions. USE THAT SMALL SCREW TO ADJUST! I've ALWAYS used old oil that came from my car's oil changes for bar oil - it works great! After adjusting that screw - it ate oil about the same as I remember my Stihl's back in the day.3. Darnit folks - CLEAN the air filter after each day of cutting!4. The 'gas container'. Yeah - it's worthless for gas. Get a 1 gallon red gas can at your local store and use it. The new ones have a cut-off and the nozzle fits the hole of the gas on the saw. I use the gas container they sent for chain oil. (yeah - I use oil from my car's oil changes so I need a container for that)5. YES - holes for gas and chain oil are small. Buy a few small funnels and have some paper towels or rags around to wipe up because you WILL spill!Problems I had:1. The jagged piece of metal that you put on to help you 'dig' into the wood and get leverage - the screws kept coming lose. I replaced the factory screws (which were hex - I freaking HATE hex) with two stainless screws from the hardware store using lock-washers to keep them tight. I'd recommend putting lock washers on your factory hex screws and DONT misplace the hex driver that came with the saw.2. The tool to tighten the saw. It broke straight away. I'm using a ratchet and deep well socket now - it works great. The screwdriver they give to you is also useless - use a real one!3. Chainsaw chains. Folks - regardless of what powerful motor you use, if the chain is dull it wont cut! I had largely forgotten about sharpening, bar lubrication, and chains all together since I was young.4. Chainsaw chains get HOT when cutting through very thick wood especially when the chain isn't very sharp.STARTING COLD:*With gas in it already: Push the fuel bulb once, pull the choke out, put your foot on the bottom of the handle and pull the cord. It should 'sputter' after 2 or 3 pulls - when it does, push the choke back in and pull the cord - it'll start after 3-4 pulls.*With NO gas in it: Push the fuel bulb 2-3 times - follow above directions.It's a darn good saw with plenty of power and a GREAT price-point that I'm HAPPY to own and I'm sure it will last! As I said above, I'm 59 years old - but I'm still VERY strong. I can use this saw for a few hours before I get worn out.p.s. The 'safety gear'?? Yeah - useless! Ear muffs aren't bad - I dont use them as my hearing is shot already.There's an old saying, "You get what you pay for". Well folks, this isn't a STIHL or HUSQ but DARN it's got power and if you keep your chain sharp it'll cut though some massive wood.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!UPDATE: I've got through the two loads of wood in the pictures above - the latest load was red oak. The base of the tree was about 30 inches. In all I'm guessing I've ran this saw for about 50 hours so I have a bit more to say.Oak is considerably denser than pine. This saw, with a new chain, powered through the 30 inch diameter with no problems (one cut from each side - about 90 seconds total).THE CARDBOARDWhat in God's green earth is the cardboard for? What purpose does it serve? It says in the manual, "do not let the cardboard get oily. Well darnit - it's right where the chain gets oil. By the third chain replacement, the cardboard was soaked with oil and disintegrating.THE BARAt the front is a sprocket. I forgot about lubricating that. My saw just couldn't cut straight. The sprocket was overheating. There's a very small hole near the center of the sprocket on either side. Either use a grease gun or just push grease down that hole with your finger, spin the sprocket and more grease. I also turn the bar upside down every time I sharpen the chain - that way the sprocket spins in the opposite direction and wears more even.CHAINSI cut my wood on my concrete driveway so that once a piece is cut off, I use a furniture dolly to move it. (work smarter not harder). DO NOT dig your chain into dirt EVER or let it hit stones or metal. If you do, it will dull your chain. I had to relearn about chain sharpening. Trust me on this - buy a set of chainsaw files and use them - DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON ANYTHING ELSE (I did). What kind of chain you should use is up to what you're cutting. My 'end product' is cord-wood that I burn so I dont care if there's teeth marks in the wood I cut. After sharpening and using the chain that came with this saw, it was taking me about 3-4 minutes to make two cuts in the 30" oak. I bought a full chisel skip tooth chain.See, the chain that comes with the saw is a 'safety' chain and helps the saw from 'bucking' back. While it's probably a good thing for the 'new' chainsaw user, it doesn't cut as fast. The full chisel skip tooth chain allowed me to cut that same slice in about 90 seconds. I'm very strong so I'm able to handle it occasionally 'bucking' on me.Summary: VERY NICE SAW THAT IS AFFORDABLE!1. If you are comfortable with chainsaws - get a full chisel skip tooth chain for this saw - you'll thank me!2. Keep it clean.3. Keep your bar's sprocket lubricated! (if your cuts dont go straight no matter what - your sprocket needs lubricated - do so then turn the bar upside down)4. Buy this kit and USE IT!www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082PJ4CP5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1But - whenever your sharpen your chain, run the flat file over the top of each 'raker' (or 'follower')on the chain - just ONE pull!5. Starting - if you cant start yours, let it sit for an hour and try my directions above (cold start).

I bought this 24” chainsaw to back up a 20” Farm Boss and a 20” Timber Wolf -we’re dealing with some large caliber trees that went down in the winter’s ice storm. To be honest, I went with this model because of the price not because I knew anything about Proyama quality. I read all the negative reviews on Amazon but there will always be negative reviews. I took my chances and am glad I did.The chainsaw is extremely well packaged, box within box within box. It comes with the accessories as advertised and of course an extra 20” bar and chain, and that makes this an especially good deal. The primer bulb was half full of gas and customer service confirmed these chainsaws are tested in the factory before shipment. The owner’s manual is comprehensive and there are also separate picture guides for assembly and start up.Other reviewers mention using a 25:1 mixture for break-in. I didn’t see any reference to that. The chainsaw and the manual both say 40:1 and that’s what I used out of the gate. Six pushes on the bulb filled it up, two pulls with the choke out to a pop and then two pulls fired it up. I know it’s brand new but that’s amazing - never had a Stihl or Echo start so easily.I’ve only tested it in the field - cut some rounds off the top of a 16” standing stump. Easily to handle, cuts well, idles fine, chain brake works. The included bar is sturdy and the chain of course is sharp - a more aggressive chain can be installed but is not really necessary for most users.I did have a question for customers service and was concerned that the only way to contact was via email. However, wherever they are, they respond quickly and to the point. This I think is a big plus. Much better than waiting on hold forever to finally talk to someone who is not familiar with the product.As noted, I haven’t yet put this chainsaw through its paces but so far I’m extremely pleased.

I was hesitant to purchase an "off-brand" saw, but I was looking for a back-up saw to my Stihl 391.After bouncing around in my truck for a couple months, I finally decided to try this saw out with a little bit of firewood.After filling it with gas and bar oil, I tightened the chain up, flipped the switch on, primed it, put the choke on and on the 3nd pull it fired. Turned the choke off and on the next pull it was running. I was pretty impressed.This saw is a lot lighter than my Stihl, which makes it really easy to move around. I cut up several logs (14+"), and it zipped through them pretty quick.The saw feels like is it built well, and everything on it was working properly with no issues.I'm optimistic that the saw will continue to run and function well, but only time will tell.5 stars for my initial review, especially with the great pricing.

I bought the PCS26 top handle with meager expectations, but this little thing has impressed me beyond measure. Fit and finish of the panels is a little off, and there are some rough edges, and that's why I gave it four stars. But this little guy has it where it counts. Absolutely rips and sounds like a "real" chainsaw in the process. Highly recommended for anyone who needs a chainsaw for limbing, pruning, and any work that forces the user off the ground. Operate safely, please.