Spool Replacement; Operation; Maintenance - Homelite MIGHTYLITE 26SS Operator's Manual

 Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may
wear string rapidly.
 Avoid trees 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 is controlled by tapping string head on grass
while running engine at full throttle.
 Run engine at full throttle.
 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.
 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, disconnect the spark plug wire, and manually
advance the string.
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 eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1 during product operation. If
operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
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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.

OPERATION

ADVANCINg ThE STRINg MANUALLy
With the engine off and the spark plug wire disconnected,
push the spool retainer down while pulling on string(s) to
manually advance the string.
CUT-OFF bLADE
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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.

MAINTENANCE

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
NEW PREWOUND SPOOL
See Figures 9 - 10.
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 MightyLite
26CS.
Turn the spool retainer clockwise for MightyLite 26SS.
 Remove the empty spool from the string head. Keep the
spring attached to the spool.
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TAP ADVANCE SySTEM
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