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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.

Read the Operator’s Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand 
operator’s manual before using this product.

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 at least 50 ft. away.

Ricochet

Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or 
property damage.

No Blade

Do not install or use any type of blade on a product display-
ing this symbol.

Gasoline and Lubricant

Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with 
an octane rating of 87 [(R + M) / 2] or higher. This product is 
powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline 
and 2-cycle lubricant.

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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