Oregon PowerNow CS250S 14-Inch 40 Volt Max Lithium-Ion

Product Review

The Oregon PowerNow CS250S 40V MAX Chainsaw Kit with Standard Battery Pack is a lithium ion battery-powered chainsaw that delivers a combination of performance and features that makes it a true alternative to many gas-powered chainsaws. For removing trees, cleaning up after a storm, pruning large branches or clearing debris from property, you can depend on the Oregon PowerNow 40V MAX Chainsaw. The Oregon PowerNow Chainsaw, with its lithium ion battery pack, offers instant starting without a pull cord, powerful cutting with no-fade power, and long runtime. It is a smarter, quieter way to work free from the hassles of gasoline or cords. When not in use, the lithium ion battery pack holds a charge for months at a time, so the PowerNow Chainsaw is ready when you are. Equipped with a 14-inch bar, the PowerNow Chainsaw can power through logs as large as 10 to 12-inches. For smaller cuts, the CS250S chainsaw goes non-stop, cutting up to 125 two to three inch branches on a single charge. This performance may vary with user technique, chain sharpness, size and type of wood. At just under 10 pounds, the PowerNow Chainsaw is lightweight, easily portable and offers ergonomic comfort. The PowerNow Chainsaw starts instantly with the pull of a trigger, no pull cords, no gas, and no warm-up times. The PowerNow Chainsaw features the PowerSharp built-in chain sharpening system so you'll never cut with a dull chain again. When the chain dulls, simply pull the PowerSharp Lever for 3 to 5 seconds with the saw running and the chain will work like new. The Oregon PowerNow CS250S Chainsaw Kit features the 1.25Ah B500S 40V MAX Battery Pack. The B500S has no memory effect, charge maintenance and full discharge is NOT necessary to retain consistent capacity throughout the life of the battery. A completely discharged battery pack will take approximately 60 minutes to charge.

Product Features

Powerful 40-volt battery-operated chainsaw with tough 14-inch bar
Long-lasting standard lithium-ion battery pack provides no-fade power
Powers through logs as large as 10 to 12 inches; instant trigger-pull start
Trims up to 125 2- to 3-inch branches on single charge; built-in chain sharpening system
60-minute charging time; weighs 9.5 pounds (with guide bar, chain, and battery)

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Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(6 customer reviews)

63 of 63 people found the following review helpful

Maintenance Saw, September 16, 2011

H. R. Prescott Sons (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oregon PowerNow CS250S 14-Inch 40 Volt Max Lithium-Ion Chain Saw With Standard Battery Pack (Lawn & Patio)

I walk my property with my dog frequently and am forever seeing trimming and cutting that I want to accomplish. I never want to gas up, oil and use my Stihl 038 Magnum immediately upon seeing a trim job. It is too heavy and loud for the quick trimming of a limb or the fast work of a downed branch.

I had the opportunity to sample this saw recently and I must say it is excellent.

The saw itself is very light in comparison to my Stihl. I found myself climbing up my ladder with it off, setting up under the branch I wanted to cut, pressing in the safety and then the trigger and quickly cutting what I needed.

I like that the saw is not continuously running. It is safer while walking with it and especially when among a brush pile where one can trip up easily.

I practice "self - preservation" so I try to work smart and avoid accidents with power tools, especially chain saws. I never like walking with a running saw, you trip up and that is when...Read more

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful

chainsaw 101, November 2, 2011

Michael Harris - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Oregon PowerNow CS250S 14-Inch 40 Volt Max Lithium-Ion Chain Saw With Standard Battery Pack (Lawn & Patio)

As a surgeon i had some fear of owning a chainsaw. I felt that a battery powered one might be more controllable. I was right! the saw is easy to handle and has great safety features and a useful guide on how to perform basic cuts. The noreaster left me with several immoveable oak tree limbs strew about my property. the landscaper would have charged me 400.00 to remove them. so i thought i'd invest in the chainsaw and do it myself and have the saw for future uses. The large 14 inch bed sliced through 6 inch diameter limbs and i was out there an hour cutting and discarding and never had to recharge it. I strongly rec. this product especially for amateurs and paul bunyon types alike

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

Oregon 40 v chainsaw, January 21, 2012

dnb - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Oregon PowerNow CS250S 14-Inch 40 Volt Max Lithium-Ion Chain Saw With Standard Battery Pack (Lawn & Patio)

Bought this for girlfriend who can handle regular gas chainsaw as well as me but cant get one started. It doesnt develop as much chain speed as a typical gas chainsaw but for a small job, the convenience can't be beat. Cuts through a pretty good pile of 6-8" firewood on one charge. Don't waste time and money on a smaller battery saw- get this one.