Page 2 - INTRODUCTION
Page Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules ...........................................................................................
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Page IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS DANGER – When using your edger trimmer, follow basic precautions. 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 Read the oper...
Page 4 - SPECIFIC SAFETy RULES
Page Be sure all guards are properly and securely attached. Replace dull or worn blade; do not attempt to sharpen. Use this edger for edging along sidewalks, driveways, flower beds, and similar areas. Do not use for any other purpose. Do not use the edger on or near graveled surfaces. Star...
Page 5 - SyMBOLS
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 6 - 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 7 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Page FEATURES FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight (dry) ...............................................................................................................................................................14.5 lbs.Engine Displacement.........................................................
Page 8 - KNOW yOUR EDGER; ASSEMBLy; UNPACKING
Page FEATURES KNOW yOUR EDGER 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 features and s...
Page 9 - ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE
Page wING NUT FRONT HANDLE BOLT wASHER Fig. 3 NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place. Tighten the knob securely. WARNING: Be certain the knob is fully tig...
Page 10 - OPERATION; APPLICATIONS
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 - USING THE EDGER
Page 11 To start a warm engine: Slowly press the primer bulb seven (7) times. Pull the starter grip sharply until the engine runs. TO STOP THE ENGINE: See Figure . Release the throttle trigger and push STOP on the ON/OFF switch. IF ASSISTANCE IS REqUIRED STARTING THIS PRODUCT: Do not return this...
Page 12 - ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT
Page 1 OPERATION ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT See Figures - . The depth of cut is determined by the distance from the bottom of the wheel to the tip of blade.To adjust the blade depth: Stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Loosen the adjusting knob and move ...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Page 1 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical 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 product operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. WARNIN...
Page 14 - REPLACING THE DEBRIS FLAP
Page 1 MAINTENANCE Using a 1/2 in. socket wrench, turn the blade nut coun- terclockwise onto the edger shaft and tighten securely. NOTE: Always make sure the blade is correctly installed and securely fastened before each use. REPLACING THE DEBRIS FLAP See Figure 1. Replace the debris flap if it is...
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 the 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 wa...
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 Edger; 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:
987000-0483-25-08 (REV:04) HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-242-4672 www.homelite.com OPERATOR’S MANUAL MightyLite 26cc Edger UT50500/UT50901 (ALL VERSIONS) WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of C...