Homelite MIGHTYLITE UT21907 User's Manual
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1. 6 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 features and safety rules EZ WIND TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM The EZ Wind Tap Advance System allows easy line advance during trimmer operation GRASS DEFLECTOR The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect you from flying debris TOP MOUNTED MOTOR The top mounted motor improves balance and is located away from the dust and debris of the cutting area Page 7 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING FRONT HANDLE This product requires assembly See Figure 2 Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the Loosen and remove the wing nut lock washer washer box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are and bolt from the handle included E Install the handle on the drive shaft housing at the loca Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage tion indicated by the label on the shaft damage occurred during shipping Adjust handle up or down if necessary to desired operat Do discard the packing material until you have care ing position fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool Reinstall the bolt washer lock washer and wing nut m any parts are damaged or mi2. Back Page INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate Page 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES A 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 allinstructions before using this product Follow all safety instructions Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below can result in seri ous personal injury Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated area breathing exhaust fumes can kill Clear the work area before each use Remove all objects such as rocks broken glass nails wire or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting line or blade Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI 287 1 standard when operating this product Wear heavy long pants boots and gloves Do not wear loose fitting clothing short pants or go barefoot Do not wear jewelry of any kind Product users on United States Forest Service land and in some states must comply with fire prevention regulations This product is equipped with a spark arrestor however oth
3. including any part that is scheduled only for regular inspec tion fails during the period of warranty coverage it will be repaired or replaced at any HOMELITE Authorized Service Center at no charge Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period A statement to the effect of repair or replace as necessary would not reduce the period of warranty coverage Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranty Parts List is warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty is warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point and will be repaired or replaced at any HOMELITE Authorized Service Center for no charge until that replacement point is reached Homelite Consumer Products Inc shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized HOMELITE Authorized Service Center including any distribution center that may be franchised to service the subject engines Any diagnostic work done at a HOMELITE Authorized Service Center shall be free of charge to the owner if such work determines that a warranted part is defective Any manufacturer approved or equivalent replace ment part may be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission related parts and must be provided free of cha
4. installed and securely fastened Failure to do so can cause serious injury Make sure all guards straps deflectors and handles are properly and securely attached Use only the manufacturer s replacement string in the cutting head Do not use any other cutting attachment Page 3 To install any other brand of cutting head to this string trimmer can result in serious personal injury Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place and in good condition Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming Keep string head below waist level Never cut with the string head located over 30 in or more above the ground 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 To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand Head ie Operators Manual operator s manual before using this product Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Wear Eye and Hearing Protection 287 1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft away Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or Ricochet property damage Do not install or use any type of blade on a product display No Bla
5. viding with this product registration Page 20 NOTES OPERATOR S MANUAL MightyLite 26cc String Trimmers MightyLite CS UT21506 UT21907 MightyLite SS UT21546 UT21947 ALL VERSIONS A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 PARTS AND SERVICE Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate e MODEL NUMBER e SERIAL NUMBER HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts can be purchased online at www homelite com or by calling 1 800 242 4672 Replacement parts can also be obtained at one of our Authorized Service Centers HOW TO LOCATE AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER Authorized Service Centers can be located online at www homelite com or by calling 1 800 242 4672 HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contact us at 1 800 242 4672 HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Phone 1 800 242 4672 www homelite com 987000 037 3 25 08 REV 05
6. does not fill primary fuel delivery system is blocked Contact a servicing dealer If primer bulb fills engine may be flooded proceed to next item Remove spark plug turn trimmer so spark plug hole is aimed at the ground Rotate the choke dial to RUN posi tion and pull starter cord 10 to 15 times This will clear excess fuel from engine Clean and reinstall spark plug Pull starter three times with 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 Contact a servicing dealer Allow engine to completely warm up If engine does not accelerate after three minutes contact a servicing dealer Contact a servicing dealer Use fresh fuel and the correct 2 cycle lubricant mix Clean air filter Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter Screen earlier in this manual Contact a servicing dealer Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle speed See figure 19 TROUBLESHOOTING String will not advance Spool retainer hard to turn Grass wraps around driveshaft housing and string head Lubricant drips from muffler String is welded to itself Not enough string on spool String is worn too short String is tangled on spool Engine speed is too slow Screw threads are dirty or damaged Cutting tall grass at ground level
7. is controlled by tapping string head on grass while running engine at full throttle Run engine at full throttle E Tap string head on ground to advance string String advances each time the head is tapped Several taps may be required until string strikes the cut off blade E Resume trimming NOTE If the string is worn too short you may not be able to advance the string by tapping it on the ground If so STOP THE ENGINE and manually advance the string ADVANCING THE STRING MANUALLY With the engine off push the spool retainer down while pull ing on string s to manually advance the string CUT OFF BLADE This trimmer is equipped with a cut off blade on the grass deflector For best cutting advance string by tapping the string head until the string is trimmed to length by the cut off blade Advance string whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal or when trimming efficiency diminishes This will maintain best performance and keep string long enough to advance properly PROPER OPERATING POSITION DANGEROUS CUTTING AREA DIRECTION OF ROTATION DANGEROUS CUTTING AREA MIGHTYLITE 2655 DIRECTION OF BEST CUTTING AREA ROTATION Page 12 MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical Homelite replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during to
8. position Pull the starter grip sharply until the engine runs E Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds Rotate the choke dial counterclockwise to the RUN position 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 8 Release the throttle trigger and press and hold STOP on the engine switch IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED STARTING THIS PRODUCT Do not return this product to the retail store where it was purchased 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 A WARNING Always position the unit on the operator s right side The use of the unit on the operator s left side will expose the operator to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn injury A WARNING To avoid burns from hot surfaces never operate unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level PRIMER ENGINE SWITCH STARTER GRIP THROTTLE TRIGGER PRIMER BULB j Me i Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height Always operate trimmer at full throttle Cut tall grass from the top down This will prevent grass from wrap
9. 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 5 A 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 E Remove the bolt washer and wing nut from grass deflector E Press the grass deflector onto the bottom of the curved shaft as shown E Insert the bolt through the grass deflector and the bracket on the curved shaft E Place the washer on the bolt E Place the wing nut on the bolt and tighten securely STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR MIGHTYLITE 26SS See Figure 6 E Removethe wing nut and mounting bracket from the grass deflector E 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 E 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 E Rotate the mounting bracket so the screw on t
10. this operator s manual This warranty does not apply to any damage to the product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any product that has been altered or modified The warranty 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 performance or durability In addition this warranty does not cover A Tune ups Spark Plugs Carburetor Carburetor Adjustments Ignition Filters Wear items Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Lines Inner Reels Starter Pulleys Starter Ropes Drive Belts Tines Felt Washers Hitch Pins Mulching Blades Blower Fans Blower and Vacuum Tubes Vacuum Bags and Straps Guide Bars Saw Chains Homelite reserves the right to change or improve the design of any HOMELITE brand product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD ACCORDINGLY ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE TWO YEAR ONE YEAR OR NINETY DAY WARRANTY PERIOD HOMELITE S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS STRICTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS AND HOMELITE DOES NOT ASSUME OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO A
11. OFF ROAD ENGINES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA the California Air Resources Board CARB and Homelite Consumer Products Inc are pleased to explain the Emissions Control System Warranty on your 2007 model year non road or small off road engine In California new equipment that uses small off road engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the state s stringent anti smog standards In other states new 2000 and later model year non road engines must be designed built and equipped at the time of sale to meet the U S EPA regulations for small non road engines The non road engine must be free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with U S EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser Homelite Consumer Products Inc must warrant the emission control system on your non road or small off road engine for the period of time listed above provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your non road or small off road engine Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system the ignition system catalytic converters fuel tanks valves filters clamps connectors and other associated components Also included may be hoses belts and connectors and other emission related assemblies Where warrantable condition exists Ho
12. OPERATOR S MANUAL MightyLite 26cc String Trimmers ALL VERSIONS MightyLite 26CS UT21506 UT21907 MightyLite 26SS UT21546 UT21947 Your trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our 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 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS cee E ozs 2 M General 8 3 M Specific Satety Rules bd lee he eck idee Lee ede eed Niacin tas dn deere eee LR 3 MS SSD OI 4 5 aed cs ees E eee E back va Sasa ce cea teed peep en es day ev sb ded eaten Eevee E 6 7 visi eiy 8 9 M ODEA 10 12 R E errr rer eter ttre Tre 13 15 E TrOUDIESMOOTING nt ARa d aa aeaieie aaa a EO AEE beeen 16 17 18 20 Parts Ordering 5 Yaaa NaN
13. Operating trimmer at part throttle Operating trimmer at part throttle Check lubricant fuel mixture Air filter dirty IDLE SPEED SCREW Page 17 Lubricate with silicone spray Install more string Refer to String Replacement earlier in this manual Pull strings while alternately pressing down on and releasing spool retainer Remove string from spool and rewind Refer to String Replacement earlier in this manual Advance string at full throttle Clean threads and lubricate with grease if no improvement replace the spool retainer Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping Operate trimmer at full throttle Operate trimmer at full throttle Use fresh fuel and the correct 2 cycle lubricant mix Clean air filter Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter Screen earlier in this manual 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 product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase Two years for all models if used for personal family or household use 90 days for any unit used for other purposes such as rental or commercial This warranty extends to the original
14. SSUME FOR THEM ANY OTHER OBLIGATION SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU HOMELITE ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPENSE OF RETURNING THE PRODUCT TO AN AUTHORIZED HOMELITE SERVICE CENTER AND EXPENSE OF DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE OWNER MECHANIC S TRAVEL TIME TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM CHARGES RENTAL OF A LIKE PRODUCT DURING THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED TRAVEL LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY LOSS OF REVENUE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT LOSS OF TIME OR INCONVENIENCE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty applies to all HOMELITE brand products manufactured by or for Homelite and sold in the United States and Canada To locate your nearest Homelite authorized service center dial 1 800 242 4672 or log on to our website at www homelite com Page 18 WARRANTY THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD CARB STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL NUMBERS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REQUIREMENTS HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON ROAD AND SMALL
15. See Figures 13 16 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 MightyLite 26SS E Remove the spool from the string head NOTE Keep the spring attached to the spool Remove any old string remaining on the spool For the MightyLite 26CS Cut one piece of trimmer line 9 ft long Find the hole in the center of the spool figure 14 Insert one end of the line into the hole Carefully wind the string in the direction indicated on the top of the spool Nearing the end of the string slide the end of the string into the nearest open slot on the spool Do not overfill For the MightyLite 26SS Cut one piece of trimmer line MIGHTYLITE 26CS STRING HEAD 18 ft long Find the middle of the string section Loop the string around the hook in the center of the spool figure HOLE 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 overfill Replace the spool and the spool retainer Refer to Spool Replacement earlier in this manual CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT Depending on the type of fuel used the type and amount of lubricant used and or your operating conditions the exhaust port may become blocked with carbon deposits If y
16. ance section below 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 AIR FILTER ASSY includes FUEL TANK ASSY includes Fuel Lines Fuel Cap IGNITION ASSY includes Spark Plug ALL EMISSIONS RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT WHICHEVER COMES FIRST MAKE THE 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 operating or maintaining your product call the Homelite Help Line To register your Homelite product or set up your eBox account by regular mail please print the following infor mation 3 x 5 or standard postcard your name mailing address phone numbers email address Homelite product s purchased with item number from package and serial number for each product Mail the card to Homelite Consumer Products Attn Homelite Registration 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 To receive information on our company and products please include the following statement on your registration card Send me information on your products and company using the contact information am pro
17. de ing this symbol Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 87 R M 2 or higher This product is powered by 2 cycle engine and requires pre mixing gasoline and 2 cycle lubricant Gasoline and Lubricant Page 4 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result DANGER in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if avoided may result in CAUTION minor or moderate injury Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property CAUTION eae SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should A WARNING 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 To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand com pletely the operator s manual If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator s manual do not use this product Call Homelite customer service for assistanc
18. e A WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI 287 1 result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 5 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight dry Mighty Lite 26CS 3 2 tase raise ini diene AL Ade ase eae a ee 7 9 Ibs reeset pr tercer errr err 8 7 105 Cuing Widiasa seed 17 in staan as 26 SUING OEE 080 MIGHTYLITE 26CS PRIMER BULB STARTER GRIP CHOKE DIAL REAR Aa FRONT HANDLE ENGINE SWITCH DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING L PRIMER STARTER GRIP SINGLE LINE REAR HANDLE CURVED SHAFT ENGINE GRASS DEFLECTOR SWITCH HANDLE THROTTLE TRIGGER DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR DUAL LINE MIGHTYLITE 2655 HEAD
19. er user requirements may apply Check with your federal state or local authorities Never operate this unit on the operator s left side Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts Keep all bystanders children and pets at least 50 ft away Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection Do not operate this unit when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Do not operate in poor lighting Keep firm footing and balance Do not overreach Over reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces Keep cutting attachment below waist To avoid hot surfaces never operate the unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the unit these parts get hot from operation Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire be fore making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners fuel 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 Raynaud s Syndrome in certain individuals Symptoms may include tingling numb ness and blanching of the fingers usually apparent upon exposure to cold Hereditary factors ex
20. he grass deflector goes into the slot on the mounting bracket E Reinstall the wing nut and tighten securely PULL STRINGS TO SECURE GRASS DEFLECTOR 2655 WING NUT Ny ours P SQUARE a GEAR DEFLECTOR Page 9 OPERATION A 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 A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury A WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom mended by the manufacturer of this product The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER FUEL MIXTURE This product is powered by a 2 cycle engine and requires pre mixing gasoline and 2 cycle lubricant Pre mix unleaded gasoline and 2 cycle engine lubricant in a clean 1 gallon container approved for gasoline Recommended fuel This engine is certified to operate on unleaded 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 quality syn thetic 2 cycle engine lubricant mixed at 2 6 oz per gallon US Do not use a
21. ifications c You are responsible for presenting your non road or small off road engine to an authorized service dealer as soon as a problem exists The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact a Homelite Consumer Products Inc Customer Representative at 1 800 242 4672 DEFECT WARRANTY COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS a The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser b General Emissions Warranty Coverage Homelite Consumer Products Inc war rants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your non road or small off road engine is designed built and equipped at the time of sale to conform with all applicable regulations adopted by the California Air Resources Board or the United States Environmental Protection Agency and that it is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for a period of two years from the date the non road or small off road engine is purchased by the initial purchaser c The warranty on emissions related parts will be interpreted as follows Any 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
22. melite Consumer Products Inc will repair your non road or small off road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis parts and labor performed at an authorized service center for HOMELITE brand outdoor products MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE This product s emissions control system is warranted for two years If any emission related part on your engine is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by Homelite Consumer Products Inc free of charge OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES a As the non road or small off road engine owner you are responsible for the perfor mance of the required maintenance listed in your operator s manual Homelite Consumer Products Inc recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your non road or small off road engine but Homelite Consumer Products Inc cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in non warranty maintenance or repairs and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of Homelite Consumer Products Inc b As the non road or small off road engine owner you should be aware however that Homelite Consumer Products Inc may deny you warranty coverage if your non road or small off road engine or a part has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unapproved mod
23. ol operation If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask A WARNING Before inspecting cleaning or servicing the machine shut off engine wait for all moving parts to stop and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust lubricant grease etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating lubricants etc come in con tact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury You can often make adjustments and repairs described here For other repairs have the trimmer serviced by an authorized service dealer SPOOL REPLACEMENT EZ WIND TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM NEW PREWOUND SPOOL See Figures 11 12 If replacing string only refer to String Replacement later in this manual Use only 080 in diameter trimmer line 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 retainer Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for Might
24. ou notice a power loss with your gas powered tool you may need to remove these deposits to restore performance We highly recommend that only qualified service technicians perform this service SPARK ARRESTOR The spark arrestor must be replaced every 50 hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of the product Spark arres tors may be in different locations depending on the model purchased Please contact the nearest service dealer for the location of the spark arrestor for your model PULL STRINGS TO SECURE Page 14 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE AIR FILTER SCREEN See Figures 17 18 CHOKE DIAL For proper performance and long life keep air filter screen clean E Remove the hex nut wavy washer flat washer and choke dial cover E Brush the air filter screen lightly to clean E Reinstall the choke dial cover flat washer wavy washer and hex nut FUEL CAP A WARNING NS HEX WASHER FILTER NUT SCREEN A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately The fuel cap contains a non serviceable filter and a check valve A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine perfor mance If performance improves when the fuel cap is loos 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 exac
25. ping around the shaft housing and string head which may cause damage from overheating If grass becomes wrapped around the string head STOP THE ENGINE disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the grass Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in lubricant dripping from the muffler Page 11 OPERATION A 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 Figures 9 10 Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away from your body Proper operating position shown in figure 9 E Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut this is the best cutting area The curved shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right to left The straight shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from left to right This will avoid throwing debris at the operator Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown in figure 10 E Use the tip of string to do the cutting do not force string head into uncut grass Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear even breakage Stone and brick walls curbs and wood may wear string rapidly Avoidtrees and shrubs Tree bark wood moldings siding and fence posts can easily be damaged by the string ADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ WIND TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM String advance
26. posure to cold and dampness diet smoking and work practices are all thought to contribute to the development of these symptoms It is presently unknown what if any vibrations or extent of ex posure may contribute to the condition There are measures that can be taken by the operator to possibly reduce the effects of vibration a Keep your body warm in cold weather When operating the unit wear gloves to keep your hands and wrists warm It is reported that cold weather is a major factor contributing to Raynaud s Syndrome b After each period of operation exercise to increase blood circulation c Take frequent work breaks Limit the amount of exposure per day d Keep the product well maintained fasteners tightened and worn parts replaced If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition immediately discontinue use and see your physician about these symptoms Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline Do not smoke while fueling or mixing fuel Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames Wipe up any fuel spillage Move 30 ft away from refueling site before starting engine Stop the engine and allow to cool before refueling or storing the unit Allow the engine to cool empty the fuel tank and secure the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Replace string head if cracked chipped or damaged in any way Be sure the string head or blade is properly
27. retail purchaser only and commences on the date of the original retail purchase Any part of the this product manufactured or supplied by Homelite and found in the reasonable judgment of Homelite to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced without charge for parts and labor by a Homelite authorized service center The product including any defective part must be returned to an authorized service dealer within the warranty period The expense of delivering the product to the dealer for warranty work and the expense of returning it back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid by the owner Homelite s responsibility in respect to claims is limited to making the required repairs or replacements and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any HOMELITE brand product Proof of purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim All warranty work must be performed by a Homelite authorized service center This warranty is limited to ninety 90 days from the date of original retail purchase for any HOMELITE brand product that is used for rental or commercial purposes or any other income producing purpose This warranty does not cover any HOMELITE brand product that has been subject to misuse neglect negligence or accident or that has been operated in any way contrary to the operating instructions as specified in
28. rge to the owner if the part is still under warranty Homelite Consumer Products Inc is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty Add on or modified parts that are not exempted by the California Air Resource Board may not be used The use of any non exempted add on or modified parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim Homelite Consumer Products Inc will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of anon exempted add on or modified part The California Air Resources Board s Emission Warranty Parts List specifically defines the emission related warranted parts EPA s regulations do not include a parts list but the EPA considers emission related warranted parts to include all the parts listed below Homelite Consumer Products Inc will provide any documents that describe its warranty procedures or policies within five days upon request by the California Air Resources Board EMISSIONS PARTS LIST Emissions parts vary from product to product Your emissions control system warranty applies to any of the following components that may be included on your product 1 Fuel Metering System i Carburetor and internal parts and or pressure regulator or fuel injection system ii Air fuel ratio feedback and control system iii Cold start enrichment system iv Fuel Tank 2 Air Induction System i Controlled hot air intake s
29. ssing please call Tighten wing nut to secure 1 800 242 4672 for assistance STRING HEAD ASSEMBLY PACKING LIST See Figures 3 4 Trimmer Assembly 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 Bottle of 2 Cycle Lubricant Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for MightyLite Operator s Manual 26SS E Remove the plastic seal from the string head assembly Front Handle Curved Shaft Grass Deflector MightyLite 26CS Straight Shaft Grass Deflector MightyLite 2655 String Head Assembly A 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 FRONT WASHER A WARNING HANDLE 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 SPOOL To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury always disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the spark plug when assembling parts RETAINER PLASTIC STRING HEAD ASSEMBLY Page 8 ASSEMBLY For
30. t replacement and replace annually or more frequently if necessary 1 7 FILTER STORING THE TRIMMER SCREEN E Clean all foreign material from the trimmer Store it in a well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de icing salts E Abide by all Federal and local regulations for the safe storage and handling of gasoline WHEN STORING 1 MONTH OR LONGER Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline Run engine until it stops Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine will not start Engine starts but will not accelerate Engine starts but will only run at high speed at half choke Engine does not reach full speed and emits excessive smoke Engine starts runs and accelerates but will not idle No spark No fuel Engine is flooded Starter rope pulls harder now than when new Engine requires approximately three minutes to warm up Carburetor requires adjustment Check lubricant fuel mixture Air filter is dirty Carburetor out of adjustment Idle speed screw on carburetor needs adjustment Page 16 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 spark at spark plug tip If there is no spark repeat test with a new spark plug Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel If bulb
31. utomotive lubricant or 2 cycle outboard lubri cant NOTE Premium Exact Mix fuel mix will stay fresh up to 30 days DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period PREMIUM EXACT MIX 50 1 GASOLINE LUBRICANT 2 6 Oz 20 cc 20 ml 1 gallon US 1 Liter FILLING TANK Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contami nation Set trimmer on its side so that the spout points up Loosen fuel cap slowly Rest the cap on a clean sur face Carefully pour fuel into the tank Avoid spillage Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten Wipe up any fuel spillage NOTE It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine after first use A WARNING Always shut off engine before fueling Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine Move at least 30 ft from refueling site before starting engine Do not smoke Page 10 OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 7 8 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 CHOKE position Squeeze throttle trigger fully and continue to hold through remaining steps Pull the starter grip sharply until engine attempts to run no more than 4 pulls Rotate the choke dial counterclockwise to the HALF CHOKE
32. yLite 26CS Turn the spool retainer clockwise for MightyLite 26SS m Remove the empty spool from the string head Keep the spring attached to the spool Page 13 SPOOL ee INSERT INTO STRING HEAD PUSH DOWN AND TWIST TO ALIGN Forthe MightyLite 26CS Make sure the string is captured in the slot on the new spool Make sure the end of the string is extended approximately 6 in beyond the slot For the MightyLite 26SS Make sure the two strings are captured in the slots opposite each other on the new spool Make sure the end of each string is extended approximately 6 in beyond each slot Align the slot s on the spool to the eyelet s on the string head housing Push down and turn the spool in the nec essary direction to align the slot s Make sure the string head and the spool retainer are installed on the drive shaft To install the spool retainer Turn the spool retainer clockwise for MightyLite 26CS Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for MightyLite 2655 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 MAINTENANCE STRING REPLACEMENT
33. ystem ii Intake manifold iii Air filter Ignition System i Spark Plugs ii Magneto or electronic ignition system iii Spark advance retard system Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR System i EGR valve body and carburetor spacer if applicable ii EGR rate feedback and control system 5 Air Injection System i pump or pulse valve ii Valves affecting distribution of flow iii Distribution manifold Catalyst or Thermal Reactor System i Catalytic converter ii Thermal reactor iii Exhaust manifold Particulate Controls i Traps filters precipitators and any other device used to capture particulate emissions Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems i Electronic controls ii Vacuum temperature and time sensitive valves and switches iii Hoses belts connectors and assemblies Homelite Consumer Products Inc will furnish with each new engine written instruc tions for its maintenance and use by the owner The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements Category C 50 hours B 125 hours and A 300 hours Page 19 WARRANTY THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST MUFFLER Congratulations You have made an investment toward protecting the environment In order to maintain this product s original emission level please refer to the mainten
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