Homelite MightyLite 26cc, Operator'S Manual

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STARTING AND STOPPING
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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).

Rotate the choke dial counterclockwise to the HALF
CHOKE position.

Pull the starter grip sharply until the engine runs.
 Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds.

Rotate the choke dial counterclockwise to the
RUN
position.
To start a warm engine:

Slowly press the primer bulb seven (7) times.

Pull the starter grip sharply until the engine runs.
TO STOP THE ENGINE:
See Figure .
Release the throttle trigger and press and hold STOP on the
engine switch.
IF ASSISTANCE IS REqUIRED STARTING
THIS PRODUCT:
Do not return this product to the retail store where it was
purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department
for any issues you may have.
For Help Call: 1-800-242-4672
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure .
WARNING:
Always position the unit on the operator’s right side. The
use of the unit on the operator’s left side will expose the
operator to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn
injury.
WARNING:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with
the bottom of the engine above waist level.
OPERATION
Fig. 7
throttle
trigger
primer
bulb
primer bulb
Fig. 8
full
choke
half
choke
run
engine
switch
choke
dial
starter
grip
engine
switch
Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with
both hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at a
comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.
Always operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut tall grass from the
top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping around the
shaft housing and string head which may cause damage from
overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the string
head, STOP THE ENGINE, disconnect the spark plug wire,
and remove the grass. Prolonged cutting at partial throttle
will result in lubricant dripping from the muffler.