Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I've got a Poulan 3314 chain saw about a year and a half old. See a bit of use but not much.

Today I tried to use it and the chain will not turn. If I take the bar and chain off I can turn the clutch using a channel locks with a bit of difficulty. When reving it the clutch will start smoking and not turn at all.

Any ideas what's wrong with the clutch?

Well if u cant turn the the clutch by hand (easy) then something is sized, take apart clutch assembly and inspect.

Is your chain brake engaged?