Page 2 - INTRODUCTION
Page Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules ...........................................................................................
Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Page GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Foll...
Page 4 - SYMBOLS; SYMBOL
Page 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...
Page 5 - SERVICE; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Page SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SAVE ...
Page 6 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Page FEATURES FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight (dry) MightyLite 26CS ...................................................................................................................................................7.9 lbs. MightyLite 26SS ........................................................
Page 7 - KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER; GRASS DEFLECTOR
Page FEATURES KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating featu...
Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; UNPACKING
Page 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 packi...
Page 9 - CURVED SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR –
Page 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 spoo...
Page 10 - OPERATION; FILLING TANK
Page 10 OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so coul...
Page 11 - STARTING AND STOPPING; OPERATING THE TRIMMER
Page 11 STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures - . 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 CHOK...
Page 12 - CUTTING TIPS
Page 1 OPERATION Fig. 9 proper operating position WARNING: Always hold the string trimmer away from your body, keep-ing clearance between your body and the product. Any contact with the housing or string trimmer cutting head can result in burns and/or other serious personal injury. CUTTING TIPS See ...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Page 1 Fig. 11 spool retainer MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Homelite replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty, ...
Page 14 - STRING REPLACEMENT; CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT
Page 1 MAINTENANCE STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 1 - 1. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. To remove the spool retainer: Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for MightyLite 26CS. Turn the spool retainer clockwise for Mighty...
Page 15 - CLEANING THE AIR FILTER SCREEN; FUEL CAP
Page 1 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE AIR FILTER SCREEN See Figures 1 - 1. For proper performance and long life, keep air filter screen clean. Remove the hex nut, wavy washer, flat washer, and choke dial cover. Brush the air filter screen lightly to clean. Reinstall the choke dial cover, flat washer...
Page 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem
Page 1 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Engine will not start. No spark. No fuel. Engine is flooded. Starter rope pulls harder now than when new. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Re-attach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch for spar...
Page 18 - WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
Page 1 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., (“Homelite”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that this HOMELITE brand outdoor product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Homelite’s, discretion, any defective produ...
Page 20 - THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST MUFFLER; make the most of your purchase!
Page 0 WARRANTY EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Clean Every Replace Every Each Use 5 Hours Every 25 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours or Yearly or Yearly CATALYTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBLY .........................................................
Page 21 - NOTES
Page 22 - OPERATOR’S MANUAL; MightyLite 26cc String Trimmers; CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65; PARTS AND SERVICE; • MODEL NUMBER; HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS:; Replacement parts can be purchased online at; HOW TO LOCATE AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER:; Authorized Service Centers can be located online at; HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
987000-0373-25-08 (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, UT21907MightyLite SS — UT21546, UT21947(ALL VERSIONS) WARNING: The engine exhaust fr...