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RULES
FOR SAFE OPERATION
The following
safety precautions
are suggested.
This
broadcast
spreader
is designed,
engineered
and tested
to offer reasonably safe and effective service, provided it
is operated
in strict accordance
with these instructions.
Failure to do so may result in personal
injury. Always
observe the rules of safe operation.
1. Do not allow anyone to operate the spreader without
proper instructions.
2. Do not permit children to operate the spreader.
3. Wear eye and hand protection
when handling
and
when applying lawn or garden chemicals.
4. Read the label instructions
and cautions for handling
and applying the chemicals purchased for spreading.
5. Keep all nuts,
bolts and screws
tight to be sure
equipment
is in safe working condition.
6. Follow maintenance
and lubrication
instructions
as
outlined in this manual.
FLOW CONTROL LEVER
ADJUSTABLE
!
WING NUT
3. Check the listing on the material
package or in the
Recommended
Spreader
Settings
instruction
sheet
for the proper spreader setting and application
rate.
4.
Before filling the spreader, push the control lever to the
"OFF" position.
5.
Move spreader onto a flat surface - either a walk or a
driveway
- and fill.
6_ Slide the Adjustable Stop to the desired setting.
7. Start the spreader in motion, then move the control lever
forward against the adjustable stop to begin spreading.
NOTE:
Always place control lever in the "OFF" position
while filling spreader
and when stopping
or turning
to
prevent excess fertilizer from being released.
APPLICATION
TIPS
1. To avoid misses or striping, make each pass about 5
feet from the previous one so some overlapping
of
spread pattern does occur.
2. For easiest
application,
spread across the shortest
edges of lawn first, making two "header"
strips for a
turning area, and then spreading between the header
strips. See figure 1.
3. If lawn is odd shaped, spread a border around the
edges
and then spread
between
the border.
See
figure 2.
4. Keep wheel approximately
4 feet from any area you
do not wish to spread.
IMPORTANT:
Be careful when using spreader
around
ornamental
plants because weed controls can damage
these plants.
ADJUSTING
THE FLOW RATE SETTING
1. Loosen the wing nut that fastens the control to the
handle.
2. Slide the Adjustable
stop to the desired setting and
retighten the wing nut.
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
1. Pivot the handle up into the operating
position and
tighten the two wing nuts.
2. This unit will cover a 4 to 8 foot wide area depending
on the material used and walking the speed of user.
MAINTENANCE
1. Always empty spreader
after each use, storing left-
over material in it's original bag.
2. Wash the spreader and dry thoroughly after each use.
3. Apply a few drops of oil to all moving parts.
4. Tighten all nuts and screws before each use.
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