Usually easy to repair if you have the confidence and simple hand tools.
Options are to use the existing cord but shotened after you cut away the damaged piece - buy a new cord and fit that - put an in-line connector in the broken cable (Duraplug).
A lawnmower shop might do it for you or an old codger for the price of a couple of beers.
Good luck...
Old codger
September 2009
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