Homelite MightyLite 26cc, Operator'S Manual

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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.

Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.

Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.

Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-242-4672 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Trimmer Assembly
Front Handle
Curved Shaft Grass Deflector – MightyLite 26CS
Straight Shaft Grass Deflector – MightyLite 26SS
String Head Assembly
Bottle of 2-Cycle Lubricant
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate
this tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is 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 engine spark plug
wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.
FRONT HANDLE
See Figure .
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Loosen and remove the wing nut, lock washer, washer,
and bolt from the handle.

Install the handle on the drive shaft housing at the loca-
tion indicated by the label on the shaft.

Adjust handle up or down, if necessary, to desired operat-
ing position.

Reinstall the bolt, washer, lock washer, and wing nut.
Tighten wing nut to secure.
STRING HEAD ASSEMBLY
See Figures - .
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Place the string head assembly on the end of the drive
shaft housing. Make sure the hex-shaped opening on
the string head assembly seats completely on the drive
shaft. Install the spool retainer to secure.
Install the spool retainer:
Turn the spool retainer clockwise for MightyLite 26CS.
Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for MightyLite
26SS.

Remove the plastic seal from the string head assembly.
wing
nut
front
handle
bolt
Fig. 2
washer
Fig. 3
spool
retainer
string
head
assembly
drive
shaft
drive
shaft
spool
retainer
plastic
seal