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ASSEMBLY

Fig. 5

26cs

grass 

deflector

bolt

wing

nut

flat 

washer

 

For the MightyLite 26CS: Slide the string into the hous-
ing 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 cut-
ting 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.

CURVED SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR  – 

MIGHTYLITE 26CS

See Figure .

WARNING:

The line cutting blade on the grass deflector is sharp. 
Avoid  contact  with  the  blade.  Failure  to  avoid  contact 
can result in serious personal injury.

  Remove  the  bolt,  washer,  and  wing  nut  from  grass 

deflector.

  Press the grass 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 tighten securely.

STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR – 

MIGHTYLITE 26SS

See Figure .

  Remove the wing nut and mounting bracket from the grass  

deflector.

  Assemble straight shaft grass deflector to drive shaft so 

that the pin in the grass deflector fits in the locator hole 
in the lower side of the drive shaft near the gear head.

  Place the mounting bracket over the drive shaft so the 

square tab on the mounting bracket fits into the slot in 
the straight shaft grass deflector.

  Rotate the mounting bracket so the screw on the grass 

deflector goes into the slot on the mounting bracket.

  Reinstall the wing nut and tighten securely.

Fig. 4

pull 

strings to 

secure

slots

Fig. 6

drive 

shaft

grass 

deflector

gear 

head

wing nut

mounting 

bracket

slot

screw

26ss

pin

square

tab

slot

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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