Chainsaw chain slipping

chateauneufdupape

I have a Mculloch electric chain saw. Shortly after I start cutting, the chain stops rotating. I suspect that the clutch or the sprocket teeth are worn. I have given it a good clean and adjusted the tension, even fitted a new chain.

Any ideas if this can be repaired and if so where / how much? I live in the North West.

knightstyle

Probably the drive sprocket, I changed one last year, £8, easy job, order the part from your local dealer. Make sure you have model and serial number.

highlight_2

chateauneufdupape wrote: »

I have a Mculloch electric chain saw. Shortly after I start cutting, the chain stops rotating. I suspect that the clutch or the sprocket teeth are worn. I have given it a good clean and adjusted the tension, even fitted a new chain.

Any ideas if this can be repaired and if so where / how much? I live in the North West.

Hello, very rarely the drive spocket will cause this - more likely the chainsaws:

1. Chain is blunt / worn
2. Chain adjustment is overtight
3. Clutch drum or clutch springs worn / damaged

If the saw is stripped and the clutch springs or drum is at fault they will have turned a dark blue colour because of the excessive heat build up. For the correct chain adjustment refer to your chainsaw servicing section in your manual and check the tension figure. If this is overtight the same fault / symptom will show (this is common on the stihl ms170 chainsaw models - but less so on your Mculloch saw).

As for a blunt chain the best way to check is by the fitting of a new one or alternatively sharpen your existing chain blade.

chateauneufdupape

I tried a new chain, but made no difference. I took it to a repair centre and they said that the clutch and gears were stripped and was not worth repairing.