Customer Reviews:
 Saws well but requires frequent carburetor adjustment May 1, 2008
Max Oelschlaeger (ABQ, NM)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The saw cuts like a dream. When it runs, that is. I live in the mountains at 7250 feet, so perhaps the altitude is involved. But only after repeatedly adjusting the carburetor would the saw start readily and remain running at an idle speed. I would estimate the total engine "tweaking" time I've invested at two hours plus. It also goes through chain oil like water through a hose (although this problem abates after a couple of hours usage).
Still, I'd probably purchase this saw again, simply because similarly priced alternatives are generally total junk. The saw comes with two chains and a sharpening file -- also plusses. The shipping was free and prompt. I'd give the seller a five star rating.
 Perfect for "Homeowner" use April 24, 2008
J. Adkerson
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased the Husqvarna 142 after doing alot of research and reading reviews online. I have, or should now say had, a few trees and bushes that needed to go. The biggest tree felled was about 13"-14" inch diameter and was about 20 feet tall. This saw simply ate up what ever it touched. I am 100% satisfied with this saw and recommend it VERY highly to anyone wanting a top of the line saw for homeowner use. For those that are reading this as a review to research your choice of saw, let me clarify my meaning of homeowner use. If you are a farmer or owner of a heavily timbered lot and are needing an everyday workhorse, You would be better suited with something a little bigger like the rancher series saw. If you are a homeowner that needs a saw for around the house jobs like cutting down bushes and small (less than 14" diameter) trees, pruning limbs or clearing fence rows and don't expect to be using the saw 7 days a week, the 142 is a perfect choice. The saw has enough power to handle probably any job the average homeowner would / should try to tackle by themselves. I truely believe this saw has enough power to tackle bigger trees but most homeowners would likely want/need a professional to handle felling any tree over 12" to 14" diameter anyway and this saw is really only supposed to be ran at full throttle for a max of 30 seconds at a time in order to prevent over heating. I would see no problem if the need arose for bucking logs over 14" though. The weight and balance of the saw makes it very comfortable to hold for long periods and vibration is very-very minimal. Starting the saw is just as advertised by husqvarna. Right out of the box, I did as instructed and on the second pull of the starting step, it fired right up. subsequent stop and restarts while I worked were all 1 pull. If this is your first saw purchase, one strong piece of advise I have for what ever saw you buy, no matter what brand or size, when you run the saw the first time, work for about a minute then shut the saw off and adjust the tension on the chain. Do this whenever you place a new chain on a saw. A new chain always stretches when it's first used. I knew this and forgot and sure enough, in the middle of a cut, I threw the chain off the bar. No damage to the saw and thanks to the saw's safety catch, no injuries to me... Thanks For A GREAT saw Husqvarna!
John
Very Good First chainsaw August 12, 2007
Michael R. Payne
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
Have owned my 142 Husky for over a year now and used it extensively on my ranch here in Colorado. Ive got 40 acres and about 20 of it is covered in overgrown Ponderosa Pine. Not a hard wood but plenty of it. I almost bought thw 355 "Rancher" but then standing in the store I decided to hold it for 5 min. Doesen't sound long but I'm not young any more and with carpel tunnel in both hands, the 355 got plenty heavy. Now add the vibration of cutting over 4-6 hours in the 90 degree heat, you get the idea. Then tried the 142, same test. Decided improvement. No,the 142 is not for the professional unless he needs a smaller saw. But for my occasional work, it is perfect. It starts every time, and 2 cycles can be tempermental. It idles smoothly and the chain brake features are superior. I agree with the other reviewer, its Husqvarna or Stihl. Both very good. Husky a little cheaper and can be found on sale frequently, also easier to get parts and service on. Sthil, very good quality but expensive, no deals, no sales, only available from Sthil dealers. Now I need a pole saw, Husky I think.
Some Great Feature July 30, 2007
Ricky Carter
14 out of 23 found this review helpful
Some great features of this chainsaw are:
Air Injection
Air Injection. Centrifugal air cleaning system for longer intervals between filter cleanings, smoother operation and reduced wear.
Safer to use
Double acting chain brake, right hand guard and chain catcher make the saw safer to use.
Better grip
Angled front handle for better grip and natural working position.
Easy to work with
The slim body, high center of gravity and flat underside make our saws easy to work with.
The Advantages are:
Three-piece crankshaft
Forged three-piece crankshaft for maximum durability for the toughest applications.
Fast acceleration
Low weight on all moving engine parts means fast acceleration.
Good Entry Level Saw June 18, 2007
Rarkm (Camp Hill, PA USA)
45 out of 45 found this review helpful
I have owned this saw for a year -- it replaced an old McCulloch saw that was getting crotchety and dangerous (besides, I couldn't get parts any more). I'm sorry I didn't make the change sooner, for safety's sake if for nothing else.
There are two names in chainsaws -- Husqvarna and Stihl. Both have a full line of high quality saws. I happen to like Husqvarna and parts are easy to get in this area.
This model is primarily for occasional yard work, but it will handle fairly decent sized timber as long as you respect its limitations (and yours). With a bar of 14", and decent power (2.4 cubic inch engine), it can handle almost anything in the average suburban yard, and can also handle filling your woodshed (if you fill other people's woodsheds, you need a more capable professional model, but I assume that you already know that if you're reading this).
If you are thinking about a first saw, this is the one you need (or something a lot like it). If you're replacing an old saw, do it now and scrap the old one, don't sell it. Current safety advances in chainsaw design are worth the investment, and the Husky 142 is a good deal more pleasant to operate than the buzzy underpowered homeowners specials that most retailers sell to the unsuspecting.
I have had no operational problems with this saw that weren't operator induced. I had a chain jump the bar -- because it was improperly tightened -- and the built in chain arrester shut things down instantly with no damage to saw or myself (chain needed a bit of filing, but was basically undamaged).
I have no trouble recommending this for homeowners. As I am not a landscaper or forestry professional, I don't know if this would be suitable for a commercial environment, but it's built to the same general standards as Husqvarna's professional saws, and could certainly serve as an auxiliary unit for limbing, etc.
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