Save McCulloch MCS2001 14-Amp Electric Chipper/Shredder

I had read the reviews here before purchasing the product so the poor and confusing assembly instructions were not a surprise. As an individual who only looks at instructions as a last resort, I was able to assemble the unit with only a few glances at the diagrams. In the event of doubts, the written text proved to be of little help.

After completing the assembly I turned on the power. It made a bit of noise and tripped out. I reset the thermal switch and tried a couple more times with the same result. I then removed the Top Cover Assembly and by hand-cranking the blades found that the two pieces of curved metal flanges at the bottom of the cutter base (for ejecting the shredded material) were hitting the head of the hex screws that attached the flat plate to the top of the motor housing.

Seeing that the hex screws were not flush with the base as they should be, I removed them, took off the star washers that had been bent concave (and should not have been there in my opinion) and reinstalled the screws. With the screws now deeper into their groove (although not quite flush with the plate) this increased the clearance somewhat but they were still binding, so I filed down those two flanges to get another one-sixteenth of an inch of clearance. There was still a very small amount of binding so I made up a washer using a thin piece of kevlar material and then I had suitable clearance.

I then reassembled everything and the results were the same as before.

I am now suspecting the start capacitor and wondering why they would pack the unit up at the factory without once testing to see that the motor worked.

Once again I removed the Top Cover Assembly, removed the cutter base, removed the flat plate attached to the top of the motor assembly, and what should my eyes behold?

The axle with the armature is just dangling into the motor housing!

There are supposed to be three machine screws that fasten the top of the motor housing to the main body. ALL THREE OF THE SCREWS were left out at the factory.

I found three stainless steel screws of the correct size in my garage and screwed the top housing of the motor into place. After reconnecting the top of the motor housing back to the bottom side of the flat plate, the axle now protruded up enough that there was lots of clearance between the flanges on the cutter base and the flat plate, so there was really no need to remove the star washers, file the flanges, or make a washer of any kind.

After putting the Top Cover Assembly back in place the motor turned up to speed just as it should and I cut one small twig with it.

I don't know how well it is going to work for its intended purpose, but I will rethink Mccullough for any future products if my experience is indicative of the quality control practices of their Chinese factory.Get more detail about McCulloch MCS2001 14-Amp Electric Chipper/Shredder.

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The laptop is rated at 75 watts.
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1. A heavy duty extension cord
2. A gas generator
3. A Heavy duty 12 volt power converter.

I use the power converter via the charge system on the F 150 pick up. This is used in remote locations when the chain saw is needed. The generator is used when main power is down in the house. The generator is only used during storm conditions, which is wired into the house wiring.

As for the saw its a great unit. I've been through electric chain saws in the last twenty years. Most.... for the most part have served well.
The main thing to remember with any saw is the sharpness of the blade. I for one always resharpen the blade and clean the unit after each use. Drain the oil after each use, wipe off any sap with wd-40, and sharpen the blade. You'll get a decade or so out of an electric saw that is used on a regular basis.

The Poulan Electric 16" 3.5hp Chainsaw is a well made unit and I'm totally satisfied with its performance! Don't forget eye protection with this and any other power tool.Get more detail about Poulan ES350 16-Inch 3.5 HP Electric Chain Saw.

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The Bad: I purchased this unit and used it about once or twice a week during the summer to blow off the drive after mowing and to periodically edge, and use the line trimmer around the edge of the property. In the fall, I used the unit twice to blow leaves. In all, I would have to estimate I had only about 20 to 30 hours of engine run time on the unit. During the second blowing of the leaves, after about 3 minutes of use, the unit started to bog down and then quickly stopped. I attempted to restart, but the motor had completely seized. I let the unit cool for a day and tried again to no avail. I contacted Poulan who directed me to a local servicer (who was very easy to work with).

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The servicer also explained that gas powered trimmers like these are rated for a certain # of hours of runtime before they begin to fail. This particular model was only rated at 50 hours. So for my usage, it is likely to "expire" after 2 years - right on time with the warranty to expire. The servicer indicated other brands like Echo have a 300 hour engine life. Of course they come with a larger price tag.

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Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1K6PRBRFJJPVO Easy and Painless is how I want to describe this little workhorse. For such a tiny electric pole saw, it delivered pretty good. Look at the video to get an idea. And for a $70 electric pole saw, you'd think that it wouldn't have enough power, but you'd be surprised. I used this during the "Winter Wallop" in Oklahoma a few weeks ago. I was steadily cutting away and I had to stop only because I had to answer the telephone. No stalling and I switched easily from normal extension to it's maximum extension as you can see on the video. My little Chewing Train was chugging along. It ain't no Black and Decker or Poulan or McCoullah, or DeWalt or any other brand I"ve ever heard of, but it worked splendidly with absolutely no problem.

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Price: Excellent
Handling: Great
Reach: Excellent--You can extend it by simply using a ladder, but be careful of weight distribution
Oil Usage: Minimal
Chain Lubrication: Excellent--auto lubricates very well
Weight: Pretty good for an average man.
Clean UP: Very eary
Assembly: Very easy
Noise Level: Very good, almost like a small electric mower. 3x less than a Gas Chain Saw
Storage: Very Good, even had it stood up for storage and no problem. Not even an oil drop.
Chain Replacement: Very Easy
Chain availability: Any Lowe's, Home Depot or Ebay you can get it.
Kick Back: None. I used it for about 45min straight. Checked it for 5 mins for chain tightness, used it again for another
30 minutes and it cut with no problem. It did bind twice, but I was trying to cut a straight 7" diameter log
If you cut a wider one... Use the lumberjack technique and cut from three sides. I even let a friend use it
and he thought it performed very well.
Overall: Great price, great reachability, easy assembly, easy to clean up, minimal noise, and handles well.
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The recent super snow storm left broken trees all over my one acre property. I also had most of a medium sized juniper down over the front sidewalk. After two days of cutting and trimming I can say this is a great unit. It made short work of logs 10" - 12" across, and the smaller stuff took seconds to cut into manageable sizes. I even did some work with it on a ladder (very carefully), and I was able to handle it easily. The bigger job was hauling the debris away, not the cutting. Another plus is that the chain tensioner is quick and easy to set. This saves time and keeps you working.

I can reach just about everywhere on the property with a long extension cord or two, so I opted for the electric unit. It's really nice not having to mix gas and oil. Just plug and go. Previous gas units I've used usually involved some sort of mechanical attention every time I used them. Just keep an eye on the cord, so you don't cut through it. I managed to do that with a hedge trimmer once.

The safety tip guard helps keep the chain off the ground when not in use. I also like that it comes with a molded cover for the chain blade when storing or carrying the the unit. One con: Like many chainsaws, gas and electric, the self oiler quickly became clogged with wood chips. Clearing it takes a few minutes. I find it easier to carry some chain lube in a small bottle and dab some on periodically and it works great with no smoking. I had the same problem with my last saw, but this solution ensures good lubrication. Chain lube is cheap, about $10 - $11 a gallon, and your chain will thank you. Unless you're doing professional work with big trees, this unit will do nicely. Thanks also to Amazon for the quick delivery.Get more detail about Earthwise CS30016 16-Inch 12 Amp Electric Chain Saw.

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I purchased this transfer switch in the Fall from Home Depot (it would have been cheaper getting it through Amazon) along with an Elite Series 6200 generator from Sears. Even though we lost power several times this winter, I was putting off the installation because it involved running 100 feet of wire. Well, we lost power again and that prompted me to finally give it a whirl.

The first thing to note is the great installation videos, available on the DVD that comes with the kit and also online. I actually watched the videos online before I made the purchase, which is what made me feel comfortable about doing this on my own in the first place. I watched the videos several times and made notes for the section of the procedure where I wouldn't have power. These were:

(1) Label switches A, B, C&D, E, F
(2) Turn off main and remove cover.
(3) Tap out knockout and pull wires though (you also need to tighten the clamp ring, not mentioned in the video).
(4) Mount transfer switch (I had prepared the area ahead of time).
(5) Connect white wire to open position in neutral bar (explained in the video).
(6) Connect green wire to grounding (neutral) bar (all this is explained in the video).
(7) For wire A, turn off breaker and remove existing wire, cut red wire A, strip, and connect to breaker. Take black wire A, cut and strip, and attach to wire taken out of circuit with yellow wire nut.
(8) Repeat for the rest of the wires.
(9) Tuck wires in a bit and replace.

This procedure went very smoothly.

Similarly, installing the remote port and wiring it and the transfer switch was easy to do following the instructions. I did have to run out and get wire conduit clamps, but in the end I was feeling quite confident, fired up the generator, and started testing the circuits.

Circuits C&D (my well) and F (my boiler) received power. Unfortunately, circuits A (my fridge) and B and E (misc) were not working. I spent a while trying to troubleshoot this, checking to see if the generator was overloaded, etc., and realized that these circuits were failing even when they were the only ones the generator was powering. The amp meters read zero. It seemed to me that my wiring in the main panel must be OK because the appliances work in LINE mode, and turn off in the OFF setting. Finally, I called customer support.

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Small ac table fan = 3-4 hours on low setting, 3 max on low setting

12 volt dc fan = 5-7 hours on only high setting (0.8 amps 10 watts from walmart)

13.3" macbook = 2.5 hours with lots of processing and display on full brightness
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acer aspire one = 5-6 hours on low brightness and light browsing (battery charged prior)
netbook


Items that will not run long on this powerpack:

1. powerful entertainment or gaming laptops

2. desktop computers

3. big ac fans

4. high draw dc appliances such as a dc coffee maker, hair dryer and spotlight

5. items with heating elements in general EX: coffee maker, heating blanket, electric heater of any sort (expect 3 min or less run time, just don't even try to plug any of the mentioned items in AT ALL!)

6. big lcd tv's or any crt tv (yes even the 13" rated for this product)


Items that will be damaged by this device due to modified sine wave ac output:

1. rechargeable batteries (your laptop will not be damaged because it has a special transformer (I.E. the power brick)

2. nightlights of any sort

3. rechargeable electric shavers

4. any devices that specify they will only work with pure sine wave power (grid power = pure sine wave. keep in mind that 99.9% of all powerpacks use modified sine wave for ac power)

Bottom line: Don't treat it as if it is a generator or as if you still have power coming in off the grid in an emergency, be conservative and it will last the night. If you have never owned a power pack like this, keep in mind it's just a battery and the solar panel won't make it function like a generator. If you don't know solar, keep in mind this unit has the largest possible solar panel that will fit on the unit, that doesn't mean it will charge in a day like your solar accent lights outside. A full day of sunlight will give you 10-20 percent of overall charge (use this to charge your cellphone or run the efficient built in lights at night). You need to charge this unit every 1-3 months. Failure to do so will cause the internal sla agm battery to sulfate and refuse to charge(your warranty is voided with xantrex for neglect). Realistically don't plug devices in that use more than 70-80 watts if you want reasonable run time (this is true with most powerpacks, even the huge ones). Large items should not be used at all in an emergency power situation. If you want more power and longer run times, buy a 400 watt inverter for your car (please don't kill your car's battery, start it up) or buy a $100-$150 2 cycle generator, especially if you need power for medical devices. This unit should last you at least 5 years before the battery needs to be replaced (10 ah agm battery, nut and bolt terminals, tall style battery = $29 online) A lot of powerpacks use this battery. My campbell hausfeld power pack with this battery is 3 years old and counting with the same battery (runs great too, no loss of power) and my past devices using sla batteries lasted an average 7 years before needing replacement. Treat your battery right and it can last just as long. Feel free to ask any questions, I'll try to respond asap or whenever I can check my inbox.



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