Rok 150-76-50237

Value for money = $99 well spent at Stratco – I purchased my Rok 45cc saw in October 2016 to cut up a fallen tree after Adelaide's big springtime storm. Cutting it up by hand at my age would have killed me. Long story short - it did the job admirably well. No complaints at all while using it. I have not used it since to cut logs (thankfully no more dropped trees at my place) but just… Read more

last week I fired it up to see if it would start. It did, running well on some ageing fuel. It took about 10 good pulls and it smoked a bit, but it ran and revved well. Two major complaints costing it a star: the entire contents of the chain oil reservoir leaked out onto my shelf and shed floor. Cleaning it up was harder than you might think. If you store it for any length of time, pour out the chain oil and set the saw on a catch pan or some thick cardboard to soak up any leakage. Or, maybe hang it up with the chain pointing upward. That might work. My manual was ruined by the leaked oil and when I contacted Rok on their on-line enquiry form to report the leaking oil and to request a new manual, I received no response or even an acknowledgement. Customer service was really lacking. If you provide an on-line enquiry page, at least have the decency to respond.

Cheap great little chain saw – Easy to start 5 pulls ,must use choke every time when cold. Bought one of these chainsaws went back bought three more @ $89.00 each , chains cost $45.00 each have now 3 more chains . I have two husky's which failed not long after warranty ran out cost more to repair than the roc chainsaw . I have used my first chainsaw for about 2 years now just… Read more

had a problem with the chain catcher , the chain will come off when in use , it's a bit of hard rubber on thr bottom of the front part of the motor it keeps the chain when rotating up and down. The part cost $3-6.00 depending where from .I have cut trees 3 feet in diameter with this great little saw. I have a combustion wood fire during winter have fire going non stop except for cleaning and would use about 3/4 ton of hardwood a year . The saw is easy to clean ,after each use I sharpen chain and clean with air ready for next time . I use the saw for pruning fruit trees as well .

Great saw for the money, – Had 3 of these saws they are a great unit for the money, can keep up with more expensive saws, although I don't expect it to last forever, have found saw does prefer an oiler mix of fuel than the stated mixture, chain adjustment can be a bit tricky but fine once you get the hang of it  Show details

Its a problem – Mine does the same, always have to tighten the chain but it's done a swag of work and paid for itself over and over so I think at $90 I will just replace it. Had a few other problems on off switch fell apart but that was only a few dollars from jaycar.  Show details

OK saw as long as maintain it – Good home use saw but do not use Oregon chain get sthil chain lasts longer and cuts better and use champion spark plugs as original ones are rubbish do your saws up to that regard and its a better saw and some places do have replacement bars its find a few places in your area  Show details

Problem with Chain coming off every 30 seconds – Rok chainsaw has a great engine and blade, chain etc, but will not stay on blade. Chain comes off every 30 seconds of use. Virtually unusable as a result. Does anyone know how to fix it? I have tried overtightening the chain to no effect. it is a useless saw unless we can sort out the problem  Show details

Has been a surprise-has more than done the job – I bought from Masters when they were on special for about 70-80 dollars. I'd never used a chainsaw before and was a bit apprehensive. I used the very good YouTube video to assemble. After buying all the necessary safety gear(Chaps, helmet, gloves etc)and watching some videos on chainsaw use, I got started and found it a very easy machine to use,… Read more

so much so, that it's more than paid for itself around my garden. Couldn't be more pleased-it's a great machine to cut your teeth on.

$99 of sheer brilliance! – Look when these saws first came on the market they were running .325 chain on a 16" Oregon Double Guard bar and they had a high return rate because the carbys were rubbish. I bought one in September 2014 and the second time I pulled the cord it broke. I had to take the whole side assembly off and fix the cord. The next tank load the machine… Read more ·  2

wouldn't rev properly. I returned it to Stratco and vowed never to buy cheap crap again. Ha, ha!

In desperation I bought one June 2016 when my stihls and huskys were being repaired or awaiting parts. It was the most reliable saw of the year, being used at least every alternate day if not everyday, sometimes several tank loads of cutting a day. Apparently, they company changed the carburetors over to better ones and moved to 3/8 LP Oregon chain and bar. Maybe this pitch/gauge runs better with those engines. Now it is a cheap saw so its always a gamble that you might unpack a lemon, but I've bought another one this year and so far so good. I did buy a second hand one for $50 last year and that one didn't run well.

Some points to consider:

1. The weakest part of these saws are that the air filters are annoying weak. You need to clean them every few tank loads with a paint brush and some petrol or blow them clean with an air compressor. I recommend either lightly spraying them with some sort of oil (canola kitchen oil spray will do) regularly after cleaning or cover the whole filter with a piece of old panty hose. I found the air inflow tube under the filter would regularly be lined with crud using the stock standard filter. Sucking that much crap into the engine it's only a matter of time before the saw is stuffed.

2. Another con is that despite the name 'Oregon', these are cheap laminated bars that will be an instant throw away job if a log jams on the saw as you're cutting through. The metal is so easy to bend. It's also a pain in the neck to track down a replacement guide bar. The service repair shops turn their noses up at the fact you brought one into their shop let alone that you had the balls to ask if they have a bar that will fit them. Last year 2 of the Oregon chains broke on me. I rejoined them and they both broke again in different spots. So I don't think much of their chains. This year the chain has been ok on the one I bought touch wood. Regardless, you can get Chinese no name brand 91 chains for as low as $10 each off eBay that work fine on these machines.

3. Paul, you couldn't adjust the bar? These saws come out the box with a little plastic spacer. If you don't remove that you'll have all sorts of problems.

4. Andy00 I've got 10 saws and I reckon they all leak bar oil while they're sitting on the workshop floor, some more than others. This one is probably one of the least leakers.

5. Garden Gnome I've got half a dozen of those fuel mixture bottles and they all leak out the lid. They're only good for measuring your oil out when you're making up 5 or 10 litres of 2 stroke fuel in a better container. Throw them in the recycle bin!

6. Definitely 40:1 mixture is ideal with a proper 2 stroke oil. I've been using 25:1 and it blows too much smoke.

7. If you're not using it regularly just pick it up once a week and start it up and don't let petrol get stale in it (older than a month say) and it shouldn't let you down. Mine starts first time every time (after a choke pull of course).

8. The Oregon chains, like all new chains come factory razor sharpened - wear gloves when assembling it!

9. Finally, Fred I do agree that they are a bit gutless for 45cc but certainly sufficient for cutting logs under a foot in diameter. My 35cc stihl seem to be more powerful when it was working properly. But they're nice and light and don't tend to cause much user fatigue. I see now they've got a 50cc version available for $139 at Stratco. I'd be keen to get it and see if there's much noticeable difference in grunt!

bought 3 45cc – these are very good yes there are the odd hicupp nothing that common sense won't fix the 45 they are up against saws that cost lots more any bloke that can not handle them should not be cutting wood KEEP MAKING THEM THEY RATE HI IN MY BOOK the rok,s are used 4 days a week through the winter  Show details

Crap bought one and chain wouldn't move once tightened so exchanged for another same problem – Load of crap bar chain would not move once tightened exchange did the same thing , so much for value for money , chain will move pre tightening , no wonder it is discontinued , wasn't even told this upon buying it , rate it worst chainsaw Iv ever dealt with  Show details

impressive – Purchased from Masters and despite the cheap price the chainsaw was easy to start and did the business. Instructions a bit iffy but watched a clip from you tube which was very good. easy to use as had a large of amount of very large pieces and tree trunk to cut up.  Show details

Really surprised at how solid it is – I paid $135 for this machine, which is very little compared to the $799 I would have to pay to replace the Husqvarna I cooked. The Husky was 12 years old and had been used a lot and I expected the Rok would be fragile compared to it, but I was surprised at how well engineered it seemed to be when I took it out of the box.It worked like a dream… Read more

when I used it today for the first time & I like its weight and balance. That plastic packing spacer in the chain assembly could be a trap and I can understand how it would be easy to leave it there and ruin the saw as many have done. The manual is 'Chinglish' which lets the product down because it deserves better.

Great value saw – We got a wood heater halfway through last winter and I couldn't afford a good saw ($1000+) at the time. I came across this saw on special for $90 -which is less than buying a meter of firewood. And I had already had a ROK line trimmer at home that I mistreat but has proven to be very reliable, So I bought the saw. I have cut about 6 trailer loads… Read more

of hard wood with it and find the saw to be great, sure it leaks oil when left sitting, and I did have a little issue with the starter rope jamming, which was an easy fix, but other than that it's a little ripper, starts easy every time and cuts extremely well when the chain is sharp. I have just bought a bigger Husqvarna for the bigger trees that a 16" saw won't cut but this little ROK will definitely still be coming with me every wood run.

Unbelievable value – Let me start by saying that I hate chain saws and anything run by tiny petrol 2 stroke engines. They are hard to start especially, the cheaper ones if unused for a while so I dread buying or using them. I hate paying several thousand dollars to people for jobs that I can do myself. I needed to cut down about 10 trees ranging from 10cm to… Read more

40cm diameter and up to 6 metres tall. We were in a dilemma - buy a good chainsaw that I could pass on to my kids or buy a generic brand one that would last the weekend but would need a lot of effort to start and maintain. Being "frugal", we chose the latter.

I sent my wife (yep, probably unwise) to get a 909 brand from Masters, half expecting her to be talked into a more expensive unit by the sales guy. Instead, he showed her the ROK one which was $35 cheaper at $79 and 2 inches longer (yes, size does matter!).

I had low expectations for the price. It took about 15 minutes to assemble after I gave up on the included paper instructions and watched the online video instead. I carefully measured out the oil/fuel in the handy supplied container as 2 stroke engines can be a bit finicky. Warning, the supplied measuring container leaks from the lid. Note, there is a different fuel/oil ratio for the first few hours of running time.

The saw started first pull after the choke and cut as well as any brand name saw I have used. I was surprised. And it kept going without glitch until the job was done several hours later.

Here are some tips.

Get the 2 stroke mix correct

Don't use chainsaws to cut down palm trees - they blunt the saw teeth quickly. Grab a mate and use a bow saw instead.

Don't leave fuel in the tank for more than a week - it goes stale and makes it hard to start.

Watch a video about chainsaw safety if you are a newbie.

Watch the YouTube video about how to assemble it because the paper instructions supplied are woeful. I couldn't find the chain oil adjuster without watching the video.

If it is using/leaking too much chain oil, you just adjust it with the quarter turn screw.

If you want value for money then it is unbeatable. Just don't plan on leaving it to your kids in your will. It well outlasted my expectation so I consider it a bargain. If you want something to chop down giant trees or last a lifetime, this is probably not the saw for you but if you want to tidy up the garden once in a blue moon, I would give it a go.

Now I am off to give the teeth a quick sharpen, clean up the sawdust and put it on Gumtree. If you decide to keep it, it comes with a 12 month warranty. And the $2,000 I saved instead of using an arborist will go on a nice cruise with my lovely wife.

Be safe!

Good Value for Money – Picked it up in Master for $79 for occasional use in the garden and cutting firewood. Use the video that Rok have put together on YouTube for assembly and first start rather than the supplied instructions. Video provides all instructions around removing all the packaging and how to prime the unit. Given the price I'll no doubt buy a better quality chain in time.

Works well for the price, starts easily – Picked it up for $99 at Mitre 10 on special. Just using it on light firewood for camping. Does the job fine. Does however leak a lot of oil from the chain oiler.

Average at Best – I owned one of these saws for 2 weeks. Used it about 4 times before the starter cord pulled out and didn't recoil. Returned it to the shop only to find they were no longer selling them so gave me a refund. In the few times I did use it I found it to be ok for the smaller stuff but not a lot of grunt considering cc's. Was also supplied with a piece of plastic mounted under the chain drive that caused the chain to fall off until removed??

looks the goods, a little surprise – Just picked up the rok chainsaw today 20/07/2013. just wanted something small,cheap, reliable. Well its small light and cheap $139. Don't know about the reliability yet. Want it to put in our off road camper trailer in case we may need to cut wood. Has anyone had any experience with using it. Greeny.