Operation - Craftsman 486.24321 Operator's Manual

HOW tO Use YOUr spreader
settING tHe FLOW cONtrOL
(Refer to figure 13 on page 7.)
• Loosen the nylon wing nut, set the adjustable stop to
the desired flow rate setting and retighten the wing
nut. The higher the setting number, the wider the
opening in the bottom of the hopper.
• Refer to the application chart on page 8 and to the
instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper
flow rate setting.
• Pull the flow control arm against the adjustable stop
for the on position and toward the hopper for the off
position.
UsING YOUr spreader
We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn
chemicals, due to difficulty in obtaining a satisfactory or
consistent broadcast pattern.
• Determine approximate square footage of area to be
covered and estimate amount of material required.
• Before filling the hopper make sure the flow control
arm is in the off position and the closure plate is shut.
• Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper.
• Set the adjustable stop with the flow control arm still
in the off position. Refer to the application chart on
this page and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag
to select the proper flow rate setting.
• The application chart is calculated for light to heavy
application at a walking speed of 3 mph, or 100
ft. in 23 seconds. A variation in speed will require
an adjustment of the flow rate to maintain the
same coverage. The faster you walk, the wider the
broadcast width.
• Always start the spreader in motion before opening
the closure plate.
• Always shut the closure plate before turning or
stopping the spreader.
• If fertilizer 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.
• To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that
the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern
from the previous pass as shown in figure 14. The
approximate broadcast widths for different materials
are shown in the application chart on this page.
• When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make
sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen
trees, flowers or shrubs.
• Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over
the hopper to keep contents dry. The vinyl hopper
cover acts as a wind and moisture shield, but should
not be used as a rain cover.
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OperatION

appLIcatION dIaGraM
REFER
TO
CHARTS
OVERLAP
FIGUre 14
IMpOrtaNt: Application rates shown in the chart
are affected by humidity and by the moisture content of
the material (granular and pellet). Some minor setting
adjustments may be necessary to compensate for this
condition.
tYpe
MaterIaL
FertILIZer
Powder
Granular
Pelleted
Organic
Grass seed
Fine
Coarse
Ice MeLter
OperatING speed - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)
appLIcatION cHart
FLOW settING
3 - 5
3 - 5
3 - 5
6 - 8
3 - 4
4 - 5
6 - 8
Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
spread
WIdtH
3' - 4'
8' - 10'
10' - 12'
6' - 8'
6' - 7'
8' - 9'
10' - 12'