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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MightyLite 26cc String Trimmers
(ALL VERSIONS)
MightyLite 26CS
UT21506, UT21907
MightyLite 26SS
UT21546, UT21947
Your trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator
safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 Specific Safety Rules .............................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part. Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the unit; WARNING: these parts get hot from operation. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire be- all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fore making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor fire and/or serious personal injury. adjustments. Inspect the unit
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand Read the Operator’s Manual operator’s manual before using this product. Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Wear Eye and Hearing P
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result DANGER: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result WARNING: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in CAUTION: minor or moderate injury. (W
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FEATURES FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight (dry) MightyLite 26CS ...................................................................................................................................................7.9 lbs. MightyLite 26SS ....................................................................................................................................................8.7 lbs. String cutting width .............................................................................
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figure 1. The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect The safe use of this product requires an understanding of you from flying debris. the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as TOP-MOUNTED MOTOR well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating The top-mounted motor improves balance and is located features and safety rules. away from
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING FRONT HANDLE See Figure . This product requires assembly. Loosen and remove the wing nut, lock washer, washer, Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the and bolt from the handle. box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. Install the handle on the drive shaft housing at the loca- tion indicated by the label on the shaft. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. Adjust hand
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ASSEMBLY slots For the MightyLite 26CS: Slide the string into the hous- ing eyelet and pull outward to rotate the spool into the cutting position. For the MightyLite 26SS: Slide strings into the housing eyelets and pull outward to rotate the spool into the cut- ting position. pull strings to Push the spool retainer down while pulling on string(s) secure to manually advance the string and to check for proper Fig. 4 assembly of the string head. 26cs CURVED SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR – wing
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OPERATION NOTE: Premium Exact Mix fuel mix will stay fresh up to 30 days. DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 WARNING: day period. Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is PREMIUM EXACT MIX (50:1) sufficient to inflict serious injury. GASOLINE LUBRICANT 1 gallon (US) 2.6 oz. WARNING: 1 Liter 20 cc (20 ml) Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failur
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OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING primer See Figures - . bulb Trimmer should be on a flat, bare surface for starting. The starting method differs depending on whether the engine is cold or warm. To start a cold engine: choke Slowly press the primer bulb seven (7) times. dial Rotate the choke dial clockwise to the FULL CHOKE position. Squeeze throttle trigger fully and continue to hold through remaining steps. engine switch Pull the starter grip sharply until engine attempts to r
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OPERATION proper operating WARNING: position Always hold the string trimmer away from your body, keep- ing clearance between your body and the product. Any contact with the housing or string trimmer cutting head can result in burns and/or other serious personal injury. CUTTING TIPS See Figures - 10. Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away from your body. (Proper operating position shown in figure 9.) Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutti
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MAINTENANCE spool WARNING: retainer When servicing, use only identical Homelite replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty, also Fig. 11 wear a dust mask. insert into push down string head and twist to WARNING: align Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and dis
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MAINTENANCE STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 1 - 1. slots Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold spool the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. To remove the spool retainer: Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for MightyLite 26CS. Turn the spool retainer clockwise for MightyLite 26SS. Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old string remaining on the spool. For the MightyLite 26CS: Cut one
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MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE AIR FILTER SCREEN See Figures 1 - 1. choke dial cover For proper performance and long life, keep air filter screen clean. Remove the hex nut, wavy washer, flat washer, and choke dial cover. Brush the air filter screen lightly to clean. wavy washer Reinstall the choke dial cover, flat washer, wavy washer, and hex nut. FUEL CAP flat WARNING: washer filter heX A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced Fig. 17 nut screen immediately. The fuel cap
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Engine will not start. No spark. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Re- attach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test with a new spark plug. No fuel. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact a servicing dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may be flooded, pr
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution String will not advance. String is welded to itself. Lubricate with silicone spray. Not enough string on spool. Install more string. Refer to String Replacement earlier in this manual. String is worn too short. Pull strings while alternately pressing down on and releasing spool retainer. String is tangled on spool. Remove string from spool and rewind. Refer to String Replacement earlier in this manual. Engine speed is too slow. Advance
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WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT B. Wear items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., (“Homelite”) warrants Belts, Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pins, Mulching Blades, to the original retail purchaser that this HOMELITE brand Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bags outdoor product is free from defect in material and and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains workmanship and agrees to repair or repla
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WARRANTY THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL NUMBERS REqUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REqUIREMENTS. HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized ® (C
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WARRANTY THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST MUFFLER Congratulations! You have made an investment toward protecting the environment. In order to maintain this product’s original emission level, please refer to the maintenance section below. EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Clean Every Replace Every Each Use 5 Hours Every 25 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours or Yearly or Yearly CATALYTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBLY ......
