Oregon 16" Self-Sharpening Electric Chainsaw

Leo Holtuysen: Cutting fire wood Battery so so!

Canada on Nov 05, 2023

Martin Batten: My chain saw is very good. The battery is quite hefty as far as interchangeable batteries go, but the overall weight and balance of the chain saw with the battery inserted is excellent.
And it rips through six inch plus branches with ease. I used it extensively to cut back and log an old and twisted tree and the battery was still half-charged at the end of a couple of hours work.
I didn’t have any difficulty attaching the chain, as some reported, by making sure the tension adjust was in its most forward position before trying.
I haven’t tried the sharpener function but it appears to be robustly thought out. I expect it to work, but I have to blunt the chain first and I haven’t got there yet!!
I retensioned the blade after ~20 cuts and it was easy with the big red knob. No Allen key needed. Hurrah!
Overall, I’m very pleased with this product. I do only have it for occasional use.

United States on Apr 18, 2023

M. Atwell: If you're looking at reviews, this saw doesn't score well. It doesn't have the power of others but the self sharpening is pretty nice and I'd take a slower saw with a sharper blade over something that is more powerful but bogs down as the blade dulls. The speed tests always assume the blade is sharp but it doesn't stay sharp. With this saw you always have a sharp blade and the job is easier. So far I'm satisfied.

United States on Mar 31, 2023

Brian Parsley: First, let me say I did not buy this saw for heavy use, just the occasional trimming and cleanup after storms. This will not replace my gas saws, I just wanted something to grab and go with. I am happy so far.

It has seen about four hours of use to date. Battery life is around an hour in heavy (and I do mean heavy for it) use. The power is sufficient for the size and what I would imagine would be the typical user for this type of saw. It saws six inch ash and cedar no problem and I used it to limb out and cut up a 14 inch cedar that was 25 feet tall. I sharpen the chain after each day of use and it holds an edge reasonably well.

It seems to be a tad lighter than my comparable size gas saws, but its not a huge difference. I do love the fact that there is no pull starting and gas/oil mix to fool with. Just pull the trigger and it goes to work. The chain will need some adjusting at first. If you have used a chainsaw before, you know this is true of just about all of them. The fact you don't need a tool for that is nice.

Just like everything, if you don't expect it to do more than It was intended for and you take care of it like you are...

United States on Jun 07, 2021

Steve Dean: I have used several chainsaws over about the past 30 years. Almost all of them were gas powered. Some were easier to use than others, but none of them was as easy to use as this one! I has never used a battery-powered chainsaw before, but after much research, the Oregon seemed like the one to get. I have not been disappointed.

While it is not as powerful as some gas powered chainsaws, it does have several advantages that make up for this:
1. It always starts. I have often struggled to get gas-powered tools started, which can make for disappointment when the tool decides to stop running and needs to be restarted. This is never a problem with the Oregon saw.
2. Self-sharpening. This is the only chainsaw with this feature. It eliminates one of the most tedious tasks associated with operating a chainsaw. It sharpens effortlessly in seconds, a major plus.
3. Chain rarely needs tightening. I've had this saw for about 8 months and I rarely have to tighten the chain. When I do, it is quick to adjust.
4. Does not leak oil. Maybe I'm lucky or something, but this is the first chainsaw I have ever seen that does not leak oil when stored. ...

United States on Mar 22, 2021

Joe K.: I live on a wooded lot and use the saw primarily for cutting branches, though I used it recently to fell a couple dead trees with 14-inch trunks and saw them up. I had two gas-powered chainsaws, which I spent more time trying to start and getting to run properly than I spent using them to cut wood. Three things about this saw I like--1) press the trigger and it runs, release it and it's off, 2) built-in sharpener, 3) much quieter than gas chainsaws. It works very well on branches/logs up to 5-6 inches, struggles on larger logs (stops frequently, especially if the chain is getting dull, the battery is getting low, or the wood is uncured), but I suspect that some of this has to do with technique--holding the saw just right and letting it do the work instead of trying to force it. Cuts best with a brand new chain on cured wood, but that's probably true of all chainsaws. I don't like the safety button (trigger lock-out). I suppose it's necessary, but having to press that button and the trigger every time is a annoying. Overall, I love it and glad I made the switch from gas to battery.

United States on Oct 16, 2019

JaL: Having owned several gas chainsaws in the past and grown tired of mixing fuel, dealing with spark plug issues and engine adjustments, I decided to go cordless electric with this model for lighter jobs. It has been terrific thus far. The self-sharpening feature also had a lot of appeal and appears to work well, though I've only used it once after an extensive amount of property maintenance. While it doesn't cut quite as fast as a powerful gas saw, I've found it to be only marginally slower. Very pleased.

Canada on Aug 29, 2019

Angela Butler: This is my second 40 volt Oregon chainsaw. It fits my needs perfectly.

Canada on Jun 01, 2018