Homelite UT21947 manual Operation, Fueling and Refueling the trimmer, Fuel Mixture, Filling Tank

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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 could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

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 automotive 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)

GasolineLubricant

1 gallon (US)

2.6 oz.

1 Liter

20 cc (20 ml)

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.

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!

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Contents MightyLite 26CS Save this Manual for Future ReferenceALL Versions MightyLite 26SSTable of Contents IntroductionSpecific Safety Rules General Safety RulesRead all instructions Symbols Symbol Name ExplanationService Symbol Signal MeaningFeatures Product SpecificationsGrass Deflector Know Your String TrimmerEZ Wind TAP Advance System TOP-MOUNTED MotorUnpacking AssemblyString Head Assembly Packing List26CS Curved shaft Grass Deflector mightylite 26csStraight shaft Grass Deflector mightylite 26ss Pull strings to SecureFuel Mixture OperationFueling and Refueling the trimmer Filling TankIf assistance is required Starting this product Starting and StoppingTo Stop the Engine Operating the TrimmerAdvancing the String Manually Advancing String Using the EZ wind Tap Advance SystemCutting Tips CUT-OFF BladeSpool Replacement MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance EZ wind Tap Advance SystemSpark Arrestor String ReplacementCleaning the Exhaust Port See Figures 13Spark Plug Cleaning the AIR Filter ScreenFuel CAP STORing the trimmerTroubleshooting Air Filter Screen earlier in thisSlow Fast Idle speed ScrewWarranty Limited Warranty StatementYour Warranty Rights and Obligations This product was manufactured with a catalyst muffler Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean EveryClean Every Replace Every Each Use Hours Every 25 Hours IncludesPage Parts and Service California Proposition
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