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987000-037
3-25-08 (REV:05)

HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

1428 Pearman Dairy Road

Anderson, SC 29625

Phone 1-800-242-4672

www.homelite.com

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

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PARTS AND SERVICE

Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts, please obtain your model 
and serial number from the product data plate. 

 

•  MODEL NUMBER 

 

•  SERIAL NUMBER 

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HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS: 

Replacement  parts  can  be  purchased  online  at 

www.homelite.com  or  by  calling   

1-800-242-4672.  Replacement  parts  can  also  be  obtained  at  one  of  our  Authorized   
Service Centers. 

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HOW TO LOCATE AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER:

Authorized Service Centers can be located online at 

www.homelite.com or by calling 

1-800-242-4672.

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HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contact us at 1-800-242-4672.

Summary of Contents for MightyLite 26cc

Page 1: ...high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety Properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance Thank you for your purchase WARNING To reduce the ris...

Page 2: ...enance 13 15 Troubleshooting 16 17 Warranty 18 20 Parts Ordering Service Back Page INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety p...

Page 3: ...leaks etc Replace any damaged parts before use The string head will rotate during carburetor adjustments It has been reported that vibrations from hand held tools may contribute to a condition called...

Page 4: ...oduct Wear Eye and Hearing Protection Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders...

Page 5: ...ch can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safe...

Page 6: ...80 in throttle trigger starter grip drive shaft housing single line string head curved shaft grass deflector MightYLite 26CS Fig 1 rear handle front handle straight shaft grass deflector mightylite 26...

Page 7: ...mpting Before use of this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules EZ WIND TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM TheEZWind TapAdvanceSystemallowseasylineadvance during trimmer operation...

Page 8: ...s misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury always disconnect the eng...

Page 9: ...deflector onto the bottom of the curved shaft as shown Insert the bolt through the grass deflector and the bracket on the curved shaft Place the washer on the bolt Place the wing nut on the bolt and t...

Page 10: ...d gasoline intended for automotive use Mix Homelite Premium Exact Mix lubricant with gasoline according to the instructions on the package If Premium Exact Mix lubricant is not available use a high qu...

Page 11: ...sed Please call our Customer Service Department for any issues you may have For Help Call 1 800 242 4672 OPERATING THE TRIMMER See Figure 9 WARNING Always position the unit on the operator s right sid...

Page 12: ...maged by the string ADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ wind Tap Advance System String advance is controlled by tapping string head on grass while running engine at full throttle Run engine at full throttle...

Page 13: ...e Use original manu facturer s replacement string for best performance Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer To remove the spool retain...

Page 14: ...nter of the spool figure 15 Carefully wind the string in the direction indicated on the top of the spool Nearing the end of the string slide one end of the string into each slot of the spool Do not ov...

Page 15: ...oos ened check valve may be faulty or filter clogged Replace fuel cap if required SPARK PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ6Y or equivalent spark plug with 025 in electrode gap Use an exact replaceme...

Page 16: ...ith choke dial at RUN If engine does not start rotate choke dial to FULL CHOKE position and repeat normal starting procedure If engine still fails to start repeat procedure with a new spark plug Conta...

Page 17: ...throttle Spool retainer hard to turn Screw threads are dirty or damaged Clean threads and lubricate with grease if no improvement replace the spool retainer Grass wraps around driveshaft housing and s...

Page 18: ...anty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the homelite brand product or adversely affect its operation perf...

Page 19: ...warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required in the Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranty Parts List set forth below is warranted for two years If any such part including any...

Page 20: ...E MOST OF YOUR PURCHASE Go to www homelite com and register your new tool on line Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisfaction For any questions about oper...

Page 21: ...NOTES...

Page 22: ...Parts and Service Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER How to obtain Replacemen...

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