I accidentally cut a chain link using my electric hedge clippers. Although the clippers cut the chain link in half, the clippers stopped wrking entirely. I didn't smell anything burning, which might suggest I burnt out the engine. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks.

indicates that the cam action in the head of the clippers is worn out
take it in for a proper diagnosis and quote

http://littlewonder.com/02_electric_hedge_trimmer/02_05_pn_310700.pdf

after looking at reviews written on
http://www.chainsawsdirect.com/Earthwise-CVPS41008-Chain-Saw/p7224.html

Robert
Tried chain saw. Working on limbs about 12 ft above ground.
First limb about 3 inches diameter, Oak. Worked fine.
Second limb same size. Cutter slip off branch could not stop the saw from hitting ground. Broke case where it attaches to pole.
No parts, and no way to repair it as company had no idea what kind of cement/glue I could use. So one branch cost me $120.00.
Sent To Customer Service

Shawn
Like Robert my saw hit the ground and busted in the same spot (this will happen to you sooner or later) and you can not get repair parts, its now a door stop.
Pros: Easy To Use, Light Weight
Cons: Can Not Get Repair Parts
I am guessing you mean the entire cutting end of the saw too, I would get a new one either same model so you have a spare pole or find a another brand that definatly sells spare parts.
Ive never used a electric polesaw but have done alot of work with with longer petrol and shorter hydrolic polesaws, even top of the range they can be broken easily always keep the chain sharp, cut one branch at a time or small clumps on a hedge.
Commonly they get dropped cause they get really heavy extended a shoulder belt helps alot as do coffee breaks.
Or they get jammed in the branch being cut which can be really dangerous with a half cut branch, be ready to run.
Also never use from a ladder

If there is a fuse in the mains plug, check this hasn't blown.

Check whether there is a fuse in the mains plug, this may have blown.

simple answer NO

Yes it can but you need to find what jammed. I would check for a bent shaft or a wrapped cable. Good luck

if the problem arrears to be with one blade on several clippers it sounds like you need to send the clipper blades for sharpening.

mains, battery or petrol A hedge trimmer can be powered in 3 ways: mains electricity, rechargeable battery or petrol. They all have their advantages and disadvantages, so decide which is best for you. Electrical hedge trimmers provide a clean lighter weight option with the convenience of immediate and continual use. However you may be restricted by cord length - not ideal if the hedge is a long way from your power source and having a cord can be obtrusive and dangerous. Rechargeable hedge trimmers give you the best of both worlds. They're clean to use and have no cord so they can be used anywhere, without the danger of accidentally cutting the cord. They are less powerful than petrol models and you do need to plan ahead though and make sure your batteries have been charged. 5-7 hours of charging will give you just 30 minutes use. A second battery will give you back up but if you're cutting for long periods of time, you may find this timescale too restrictive. Petrol hedge trimmers can again be used anywhere, there's no cord so they're safer. Just top them up with petrol and away you go, no charging necessary. These models do tend to be harder to use - they're heavier, noisier and smoky.

for Shorty8 adjust power screw,check connector fork,if too tight losen tension inside the clipper