How do I remove my chainsaw drive sprocket?

[Jonny5]

Hi all, I've got a new quandary.

 

I'm taking my chainsaw apart as I've partially cut the power cable and wish to rewire it. All the bolts have been removed but the drive sprocket seems to be holding the two halves of the outer case together. How do I remove it to gain access?

 

Many thanks, JP Clarey

[Kev Stephenson]

make sure the chain brake is off first and then let us have the make and model

[Jonny5]

Hi, its an Einhell BG-EC1840.

 

Cheers

[Jonny5]

It looks like a circlip holding it on but I haven't got any of the pincer type pliers to release it.

[Rupe]

Oh, that power cable!!

 

I would guess the machine is pressed together in an automated factory and not designed to be repaired in any way if it goes wrong.

 

Can't you just splice a the wires back together? A bit of insulting tape should do the trick.

[Bolt]

A photo of the problem might be nice :-)

 

how about getting hold of some pincer type pliers?

[Rupe]

Heres the item in question.

 

Big hammer might be the answer!

 

[Jonny5]

I've wrapped the area with tape as a temp measure but until I can afford a petrol one, this will have to last a bit longer! I was hoping to also clean the inside of the saw as it makes a bit of a grinding noise when the brake kicks in. I know it's only a cheapo electric but is ideal for occasional use.

[Bolt]

Heres the item in question.

 

Big hammer might be the answer!

 

 

fair play, I did say A photo

[Jonny5]

Just for own garden use. Don't need some heavy expensive saw at the moment. The circlip doesn't have holes at its ends.