Homelite UT50901, UT50500 User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MightyLite 26cc Edger
UT50500/UT50901
(ALL VERSIONS)
Your edger 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
General Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................................3-4
Specific Safety Rules .......................................................................................................................................................4
Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................5-6
Features .........................................................................................................................................................................7-8
Assembly .......................................................................................................................................................................8-9
Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................10-12
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................................13-15
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................................16-17
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................................18-20
Parts Ordering / Service ....................................................................................................................................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.
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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 operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly famil-
iar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls
quickly.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly venti-
lated 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 edger blade.
Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this product.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
can be caught in moving parts. Use of sturdy gloves is
recommended.
Do not operate product when barefoot or wearing open
sandals. Always wear safety footwear and pants or slacks
that cover your legs.
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, other 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 entan-
glement in moving parts.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye
protection. If approached, stop engine and attachment.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common
sense. Do not use product while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, 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.
DANGER – ROTATING CUTTING MEMBER:
• Keep both hands on handles when blade is rotating.
• Keep feet away from cutting area.
• Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold
material to be cut when engine is running or when
cutting member is moving.
• Make sure spark plug is disconnected when clearing
jammed material from cutting member.
CAUTION: Cutting member coasts after turn off.
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
before making any adjustments or repairs except for
carburetor adjustments. Wear protective equipment and
observe all safety instructions. When the unit is turned
off, make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before
setting the unit down. Be sure cutting attachment stops
when engine idles.
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel
leaks, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.
The blade will rotate during carburetor adjustments.
Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or
accessory on this product which was not provided with
the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this
product in the operator’s manual.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the product
in damp or wet locations.
Do not use in rain.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine.
If the product vibrates abnormally, immediately stop the
engine and check for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
Do not smoke while fueling or mixing fuel.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, replace gasoline cap
securely.
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.
Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or sparks,
or in a confined space such as a car trunk.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the
engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent starting.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Service on the product must be performed by qualified
repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user
or damage to the product.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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.
Start engine carefully. Make certain all attachments are
disengaged before attempting to start. Keep hands,
feet, clothing, and the like away from blade and moving
parts.
If the edger strikes any type of foreign object:
a) Stop the edger and remove the spark plug wire or
disconnect from the power supply.
b) Inspect for damage to the edger attachment.
c) Correct damage before using the edger attachment.
Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
Make yourself familiar with the area you are edging. Be
aware of uneven sidewalks and holes in the terrain as well
as other similar hazardous conditions (example: wire or
wire rope which can break off and become a dangerous
projectile). Always push the edger attachment slowly over
rough ground.
Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders or
allow anyone near the area of operation. Use care in directing discharge to avoid glass enclosures, automobiles,
and the like.
Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the
product. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of
serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.
Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
or disconnect from power supply before attempting to
remove any obstruction caught or jammed in the blade,
installing attachment, or making any adjustments.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow excessive grass,
leaves, or grease to accumulate on the product.
Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material
to be cut when the engine is running or when the cutting
blade is moving.
Always keep your right hand on the rear handle and your
left hand on the front handle when the blade is rotating.
A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to
spin after the engine is stopped or throttle trigger released.
Maintain proper control until the blade has completely
stopped rotating.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the product
unattended. Disengage attachments, shift into neutral,
and stop engine.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also to
prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
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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 Operator’s Manual
Wear Eye and Hearing Protection
Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
Ricochet
Gasoline and Lubricant
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this
equipment.
Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or
property damage.
Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with
an octane rating of 87 [(R + M) / 2] or higher. This product is
powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline
and 2-cycle lubricant.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL
SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property
damage.
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 servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this
product until you read thoroughly and understand completely 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 assistance.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or
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 Z87.1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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FEATURES
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Weight (dry) ...............................................................................................................................................................14.5 lbs.
Engine Displacement.......................................................................................................................................................26cc
Blade Length ....................................................................................................................................................................9 in.
Edging Depth.......................................................................................................................Adjustable from 2 in. to 3-1/2 in.
Wheel Diameter ................................................................................................................................................................4 in.
Wheel Width .............................................................................................................................................................. 1-1/4 in.
PRIMER
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BULB
EDGER
GUARD
FRONT
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DRIVE SHAFT
HOUSING
ON/OFF
SwITcH
kNOB
STARTER GRIP
TRIGGER
LOck
FUEL
TANk
REAR
HANDLE
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
BLADE
wHEEL
DEBRIS
FLAP
Fig. 1
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