OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Before using the push spreader, review the instructions below and safety informa-
tion. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage or injury
to the operator or bystanders.
USING YOUR SPREADER
1.
Inspect your spreader before each use. Make sure the wheels turn easily, and
the gearbox
be clean and free from cracks.
2.
Spreader is designed to spread a range of materials (Fertilizer, Grass Seed
and Ice melt). Materials such as Powder, Manure, Top Soil, Gravel, and
Mulch have the wrong physical characteristics and should not be used with
your spreader
3.
Do not use spreader on windy days when spreading grass seed or herbicides.
4.
Determine approximate square footage of the area to be covered and esti-
mate amount of material required. Please refer to fertilizer manufacturer's
recommendation. Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper.
5.
Before filling the hopper, make sure that the flow control lever is in
the"0"position and the flow control plate is closed.
6.
Set the adjustable stop with the flow control lever always in the"0"position.
Every time you are ready to stop or turn back, close the flow control plate
to stop dispersing the material and continue one more stride. This reduces
waste and avoids damaging the lawn with
oversaturated product coverage.
7.
Follow fertilizer manufacturer's recommended coverage rate for each prod-
uct.
8.
To maintain the same coverage when walking at a different speed, adjust the
flow rate. Reduce the flow setting for slower speeds and increase the flow
setting for higher speeds.
9.
Keep the impeller plate horizontal when operating the spreader. Tilting the
spreader will result in uneven coverage.
10.
Make sure the R pin is installed in the hopper before starting the spreader.
11.
Always start walking prior to opening the closure plate.
12.
Always close the flow control plate before turning or stopping the spreader.
13.
If spreading material is accidentally deposited too heavily in a small area,
soak the area thoroughly with a garden hose or sprinkler to prevent burning
of the lawn.
14.
To insure consistent coverage, make sure each broadcast pattern slightly
overlaps the
previous broadcast pattern.
15.
When spreading material, make sure the broadcast pattern does not hit ever-
green trees, flowers or shrubs.
16.
Do not over apply spreading material. Follow the recommended coverage
rate for each product. Over application will lead to lawn damage and contam-
ination.
moves when the spreader is pushed. The hopper should
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