Application Tips - Craftsman CMXGZBF71243311 Manual De Instrucciones

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How to uSe Your SPiKer/SPreader
• Refer to the instruction label on the material package
and to the instruction decal on your spreader to help
determine the proper spreader setting and application
rate. Also see the Setting Chart on this page for a
general range of settings for commonly used materials.
• Determine the approximate square footage of the area
to be covered and estimate the amount of fertilizer or
seed required.
• Move the spreader to the area where application is to
begin.
• Loosen the plastic wing nut and move it to the desired
setting. Retighten the nut. See figure 25.
• Make sure the flow control lever is in the "OFF" position.
Fill the hopper, and break up any lumps.
• Lower the aerator spikes to the operating position.
• Start the spreader in motion and then move the flow
control lever to the "ON" position (against the plastic
wing nut) as you travel across your lawn. The maximum
towing speed is 3 m.p.h.
• Do not make sharp turns with spikes in the ground.
• Raise aerator spikes to transport position when crossing
over concrete or other hard surfaces.
• Do not aerate if the ground is extremely hard or dry. If
ground is too dry, sprinkle or water for one to two hours
prior to use.
• Do not aerate if the ground is too wet.
Fig. 25
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN WING NUT
AT DESIRED FLOW SETTING
0
2
3
1
OFF
WING NUT SHOWN
AT FLOW SETTING "5"
10
18
16 17
14 15
12 13
10
8
11
9
6
7
4
5
Flow Rate Setting
MATERIAL
Fertilizer Granular / Pelleted
Grass Seed Fine / Coarse
3 M.P.H. is equivalent to traveling 100 feet in
23 seconds.

aPPlication tiPS

• To help prevent granular material from compacting and
clogging the hopper, avoid unnecessary towing when
the hopper flow plates are closed.
• Reduce the flow setting for speeds slower than
• 3 M.P.H.
• To avoid misses or striping, overlap the previous wheel
tracks by approximately 5" to 6".
• For easiest application, first apply material across both
ends of the area. Two or three passes on each end are
sufficient. Then apply material back and forth as shown.
Use the end areas for turning around, shutting off the
spreader as you enter the end areas and turning the
spreader on again as your leave the end areas for your
next pass. See figure 26.
• If lawn is odd shaped, spread a border around the edges
and then spread between the border.
• Be careful when spreading around ornamental plants
because weed control chemicals can damage these
plants.
Fig. 26

CAutIoN: Spike points are sharp. Exercise caution
when handling or working near spike disks.
MAintenAnCe
• Check nuts and bolts for tightness before each use.
• Always empty hopper after each use, storing leftover
material in its original bag.
• Wash and dry thoroughly after each use.
• Apply a light coat of oil on exposed metal parts to help
prevent rust.
• At least once a year, apply a few drops of oil to wheels,
plastic bearings in spike disks, at ends of aerator shaft,
and at ends of hopper shaft.
• Clean and oil drive chain once a year.
TYPE At 3 M.P.H.
0-1/0-2
5-6/7-8