Question 1

How well does the self-sharpening system actually work?

Accepted Answer

unless youve seen and understand the system used on this saw then answering it with "it dont work" isnt correct. its a totaly different chain that is made to work with this system by cutting the tops of the teeth back to flat. which is sharp. a standard chain will destroy the stone. you still have to manually file the rakers but when done right you can use the system to do 1-3 sharpens without filing the rakers. if you dont file the rakers it will still work but not as well as it should.

Question 2

Eventually the chain and the sharpener will wear out and both need to be replace.  What is the replacements parts number and where to get it?

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The PowerSharp chain and sharpening stone are sold and replaced together as a set.  They are available here on Amazon, or from any Oregon dealer.  The Oregon part number, in the owner's manual, is 571037.  Note that this saw can also be used with conventional 3/8 inch, low profile, .050 gauge chain (S62), available at most hardware stores or home centers, although, this chain will have to be conventionally sharpened.

Question 3

Can this cut an 8-inch diameter dry/seasoned oak log?

Accepted Answer

We used it to cut up a dead oak with a 15in. diameter.

Question 4

dose it have a metal drive gear thanks

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The gear on the motor shaft is steel, the large reduction gear this mates with is plastic. I've taken my first one apart as I burned the motor up. It was my fault as I filed the rakers down, and this enabled the chain to grab too deep and overload the motor. The motor will fail long before any other part. Also I'm cutting Oak trees down, and cutting them into small enough pieces I can carry. Make sure you have a true 12gauge extension cord for this, as it's required.

ASIN	B00OIZ1XHW
Best Sellers Rank	#10,778 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #29 in Power Chain Saws
Brand	Oregon
Brand Name	Oregon
Chain Length	18 Inches
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 9,304 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00036577603313
Horsepower	2400 Watts
Included Components	Self-Sharpening Electric Chain Saw
Item Dimensions L x W x H	37.5"L x 18"W x 10.5"H
Item Type Name	Corded Chainsaw
Item Weight	12.6 Pounds
Manufacturer	Oregon Tool
Manufacturer Part Number	603352
Manufacturer Warranty Description	2 year
Model Number	CS1500
Power Source	Corded Electric
Product Dimensions	37.5"L x 18"W x 10.5"H
UPC	036577561941 036577603313 036577603320
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Oregon CS1500 Corded Self-Sharpening Chainsaw

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