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I just got my new PowerNow from Oregon and love it. I use it for clearing an 18 mile mountain bike trail that weaves in and around neighborhoods, etc.. There are ALWAYS trees coming down after a big wind storm as the loop is mainly on high ground. Oaks, birches and maples are common. There are still lots of downed trees on the loop from an early winter storm we got last October. I used my gas chainsaw for some but for the areas closer to homes I simply used a bow saw and pruners that really didn't do the job well but I didnt want to make a lot of noise.
This saw gave me the ability to cut down hangers, leaners and widow makers without disturbing ANYONE! The saw looks and feel great. It ius well balanced and the 14" bar gives it a bigger saw feel (although you can't use it like a 14" gas saw). You have to let it take its time and cut...and believe me it cuts! The sharpening system is unique and works well...it sharpens the top edge only, but that's all that seems to need sharpening. Just a few pushes with the sharpening lever and whoolaa!! Pretty cool when you are out hiking on the trail and dont want to break out the file and find a place to sharpen it. Battery life with the Standard battery was OK (8 complete cuts on a fresh wet 10" oak). It was a hot day, so maybe it would have lasted longer in colder weather? I have the Endurance battery also and that has lasted much longer. The rep from Oregon told me that they are working on a larger Amp-hour battery (probably to compete with the Stihl).
The really good news is that they are developing a lineup of tools that hopefully can be purchased individually and will run on the same batteries. Line trimmer, pole saw and others were mentioned.
I am very glad I purchased this saw. It's quiet, lightweight, and cuts extremely well.
This saw gave me the ability to cut down hangers, leaners and widow makers without disturbing ANYONE! The saw looks and feel great. It ius well balanced and the 14" bar gives it a bigger saw feel (although you can't use it like a 14" gas saw). You have to let it take its time and cut...and believe me it cuts! The sharpening system is unique and works well...it sharpens the top edge only, but that's all that seems to need sharpening. Just a few pushes with the sharpening lever and whoolaa!! Pretty cool when you are out hiking on the trail and dont want to break out the file and find a place to sharpen it. Battery life with the Standard battery was OK (8 complete cuts on a fresh wet 10" oak). It was a hot day, so maybe it would have lasted longer in colder weather? I have the Endurance battery also and that has lasted much longer. The rep from Oregon told me that they are working on a larger Amp-hour battery (probably to compete with the Stihl).
The really good news is that they are developing a lineup of tools that hopefully can be purchased individually and will run on the same batteries. Line trimmer, pole saw and others were mentioned.
I am very glad I purchased this saw. It's quiet, lightweight, and cuts extremely well.