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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Specific Safety Rules.............................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. read all instructions For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury. Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
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. Read the Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
FEATURES FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight (dry) MightyLite 26CS....................................................................................................................................................7.9 lbs. MightyLite 26SS.....................................................................................................................................................8.7 lbs. String cutting width.............................................................................................
FEATURES KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect you from flying debris.
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING Front handle This product requires assembly. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool. n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-242-4672 for assistance. See Figure 2.
ASSEMBLY SLOTS For the MightyLite 26CS: Slide the string into the housing 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 cutting position. Push the spool retainer down while pulling on string(s) to manually advance the string and to check for proper assembly of the string head. PULL strings to secure Fig.
OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. NOTE: Premium Exact Mix fuel mix will stay fresh up to 30 days. DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period. PREMIUM EXACT MIX (50:1) Gasoline Lubricant 1 gallon (US) 1 Liter WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools.
OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING primer bulb See Figures 7 - 8. 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: Slowly press the primer bulb seven (7) times. Rotate the choke dial clockwise to the FULL CHOKE position. Squeeze throttle trigger fully and continue to hold through remaining steps. Pull the starter grip sharply until engine attempts to run (no more than 4 pulls).
OPERATION proper operating position WARNING: Always hold the string trimmer away from your body, keeping 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 9 - 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 cutting area.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: Spool 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 wear a dust mask. Fig.
MAINTENANCE STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 13 - 16. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold 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. n For the MightyLite 26CS: Cut one piece of trimmer line 9 ft. long.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE AIR FILTER SCREEN See Figures 17 - 18. For proper performance and long life, keep air filter screen clean. choke dial cover Remove the hex nut, wavy washer, flat washer, and choke dial cover. Brush the air filter screen lightly to clean. Reinstall the choke dial cover, flat washer, wavy washer, and hex nut. wavy washer FUEL CAP WARNING: A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately. HEX NUT flat washer FILTER SCREEN Fig.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine will not start. Possible Cause Solution No spark. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem String will not advance. Possible Cause Solution String is welded to itself. Lubricate with silicone spray. Not enough string on spool. Install more string. Refer to String eplacement earlier in this manual. R 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.
WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., (“Homelite”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that this HOMELITE brand outdoor product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Homelite’s, discretion, any defective product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase.
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 (CARB), and Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.
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 Each Use 5 Hours Replace Every 25 Hours or Yearly Clean Every 25 Hours or Yearly Replace Every 50 Hours CATALYTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBLY.......................
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL MightyLite 26cc String Trimmers MightyLite CS — UT21506, UT21907 MightyLite SS — UT21546, UT21947 (ALL VERSIONS) WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 • Parts and Service Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts, please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate.