Disappointed in Specs and ease of information 3 14 different models with same number, I have a 435, just trying to find chain length or bar is near impossible. each year they change it so I can't even find an online manual. You would think I could put Hus 435 and get factory specs, NOoooooooooooo that would be to easy. Easy to just pay more and go get a better brand. rick Texas 2018-05-12
I would not buy this saw again 2 This saw has never run great, and it rarely runs good. I've owned it for 4-5 years, bought for limbing. It's been back to a dealer 6 times, never runs better afterwards. I finally removed the L and H needles, ground a slot in them and tuned it myself. Ran perfect last weekend. Won't run for sh#t today. I'm over this saw. MrT Star Valley, Wy 2017-09-24
I would not buy this saw 1 I have own this saw and it has been nothing but problems since the day I got it .it broke the first day I had to use it and its been fighting me ever since . won't start if it does it won't stay going . oiler doesn't work replaced it 2 twice now and still burned the clutch . don't buy this saw RUSSELL Connecticut 2017-08-21
Performs well. 5 I see the other reviews and I have had no such problems. The saw starts right up cold or hot. When I got it I noticed the idle speed was to slow so I adjusted it now it will idle all day if I let it. The saw cuts smoothly with little vibration. Robert Elma Wa 2017-08-18
Great saw 5 Had one of these for a few years now and it never lets me down. Very happy with it. Pete New Zealand 2017-07-25
Good value for the price 4 I have an eight year old model 435 chainsaw which is the best general utility chainsaw I have ever owned. As I write this the 3 other reviews of this chainsaw are very negative which is contrary to my experience. I probably have 150 hours using this saw and have not found it hard to start and keep running. The only thing I do which may account for my success is that I don't leave fuel in the fuel system when the saw will be unused for more than a few days. I run the saw until the tank is empty and the engine stalls. I think this may avoid many of the problems inherent with ethanol-based fuels. And I follow the recommended starting procedure carefully; it is easy to flood the engine by over-choking. Jim Maine 2017-07-05
What a big mistake 1 A real piece of junk. Can never get it started and keep it running. Service tells me it's ok but took him forever to start it when I went there. Got it over 5 years and maybe once out of the dozens of times I needed it did it work. I have a 30 yr old STeHL that still runs like a race horse. Husqvarna should stand behind their products. Should have known better NY 2017-07-02
Love it 5 I've had the saw for a few months and use it roughly weekly or every other week. Not once have I had a problem starting it. I run 91 octane California gas, and the corn juice is mandatory. I've never had to pull it more than once to start past the choke lever pull. It flew through everything i put it up against, save one bone dry oak tree. Even then, it was awesome for most of the limbing, but the bigger parts of the tree would slow the saw if it were buried, or start smoking. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat! Logan Fresno CA 2017-06-21
One Tough Saw 5 I have three Crews using these saws. They are dropped, Used in sand, Used in water, It has never failed. I work cleaning out rivers these saws have taken a lot of abuse. They have been easy to start every single time. These little saws have plenty of power. JB Gilbert WV 2017-06-06
Starts for me, every time. 5 I just follow the directions. Flip up the lever (which sets the choke and throttle). Push the bulb six times. Pull the rope (Once!). Flip down the lever. Pull the rope (starts). I don't leave gas in it over the winter. I change the chain when it's not cutting like knife through butter. Andrew New York 2017-06-03