How many amps does this saw use?. It's very important to know the amps so I can figure if my generator will run this saw.
785844
There is no simple answer; The amperage it draws depends on how hard it is working. If you were to load the saw up to the point of stalling, a 3 1/2 HP motor will pull close to 25 amps depending on its efficiency. If you don't push it to its limit it will pull a lot less. I use mine on a line with a 20 amp breaker and haven't tripped it yet while cutting tree limbs up to 4-inches in diameter.
785845
I'm sorry I cannot answer that question. the saw was far too heavy for me to lift, so I returned it.
785846
Don't know the amps but I have used it with my Honda EU2000i generator with no problem. Might pull up The Poulan website.
785847
I had to run off of a circuit with a 20amp breaker since running off of a 15amp circuit repeatedly tripped the breaker. No problems with the 20amp breaker.
785848
good question.... why not look at the specs.... the chainsaw works great for me
325753
Depending on what else u run with generator , it does not require many amps when running . A 3kw will be fine Maybe a lil surge when u first plug it in
2267552
i dont know the amps but i got the american angler pro and had to replace it 3x in 3 months 1st the trigger stayed on then only one blade moved on the second 1 i wood not recamend it
1625927
It works ether 110 or 220 It comes wired 110. I changed it to 220, Was easy to do if you have it available. Nice saw for the money, I love it.
2186861
Make sure you are running premium gas and put in a good name brand spark plug. Also what amp draw is your saw? This gennie is only good to 8-10 amps. We run lights and a battery charger in our boat. No issues. Hope this helps
354297
I'm not sure how many amps this uses, but I can tell you that this is a powerful vac. More power then my Dyson. I love it.
1590738
My motor label says it draws 19+amps. I assume that is startup amps. I run mine on a 20 amp gfi circuit that is supplied via 12 ga wire and runs about 30 ft to the outlet where the splitter plugs in. This machine has been doing a great job for me too.
204770
Nooooo! Buy at least a 4-6 Amp corded saw. I broke mine taking pallets apart.
1091524
Says 1.7 amps on the sander data plate. Seems like the motor has a lot of power for that low of an amperage rating.
710348
12/3, 15amp or 1800 watt. It has handled everything I've put on it including a 15 amp saw.
2033602
My apologies, I took the generator to a vacation home and have no means of finding out this information at this time. It's a nice generator though!
2244256
This saw runs on 110 AC and does not lose power with an extension cord. There are tables that will tell you how long a cord you can use based on the wire size of the extension cord and the maximum amperes of the circuit. However, I have used it with 100 foot #14 wire without any problem at all314 wire without
345618
hello Brittany i'm a licensed electrician and i use this little saw alot. i know the batteries are expensive but i would only use a battery of the same voltage and the same type battery with any cordless tool. it may harm or ruin the motor that runs the saw.
334435
I don't know of anyone who has run this chain saw from an inverter, but it is possible since inverter like circuits run servo motors bigger than the motor in this saw. However, 15 amps at 120 volts is more than 150 amps at 12 volts - can the battery/alternator handle it? I doubt it. A separate gas or propane powered generator would be a better bet and probably cheaper as well.
1735251
I have not installed the switch yet but I can guess what the problem may be. I understand that the circuit breaker for the switch is rated for 16 amps. Circular saws draw a lot of current. It could be that your saw is rated near or over 16 amps. Also, some saws will exceed their stated rating when starting. Does the breaker trip when starting or when it is experiencing a heavy load? If so, you may need a switch with a higher rating.
2031478
Depends on the starting current draw of the saw's motor, but I suspect the motor might blow the fuse on the controller which is 15 amps. The startup current of the saw may be more than that.
1536434
15 amps is 1650 watts rms (root mean square). At the peak of the alternating current's sine wave (ac cycles 50 or 60 times a second in a wave pattern) the saw is drawing 3,300 watts or around 4hp. This is a kind of deceptive description of the saw's power but I've seen other manufacturers (Poulan) do the same thing. It is still plenty powerful to cut down a 16 inch diameter oak tree with no problem and you do need a hefty power cord.