OPERATION
STARTING THE SPREADER
1.Pull the flow control arm back against the flow control gauge for the "ON" position. This opens the closure plate in the bottom of the hopper and starts the material flow. See figure 15.
2.Always start the spreader in motion before moving the flow control arm to the on position.
STOPPING THE SPREADER
1.Push the flow control arm forward for the "OFF" position. This closes the closure plate in the bottom of the hopper and stops the material flow. See figure 15.
2.Always move the flow control arm to the off position while the spreader is still in motion.
SETTING THE FLOW RATE
1.Move the flow control arm to the "OFF" position.
2.Determine the proper flow rate setting by referring to the application charts on page 9 and to the instructions on the chemical package.
3.Loosen the hand knob and move the flow control gauge to the recommended setting and retighten the hand knob. See figure 15.
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GAUGE
FLOW RATE SETTINGS
FIGURE 15
SETTING THE SPREADER SHIELD
SPREADER SHIELD RAISED
For a normal spread pattern used in open areas, loosen the plastic knob on each side of the shield, raise the shield and retighten the knobs.
SPREADER SHIELD LOWERED
For a restricted spread pattern when applying material to a confined area or next to sensitive plants, loosed the plastic knob on each side of the shield, lower the shield and retighten the knobs.
USING THE SPREADER
1.Determine approximate square footage of area to be covered and estimate amount of fertilizer or seed re- quired.
2.With flow control arm in off position, set flow rate gauge at number indicated in flow rate chart for light or heavy application rate. Also refer to instructions on bag for manufacturers recommended settings.
3.With the flow control arm set at the off position, fill the hopper with up to 125 pounds of material, breaking up lumpy fertilizer as you fill hopper. The hopper screen helps prevent any large lumps from clogging the open- ing in the bottom of the hopper.
4.To broadcast, always start the spreader in motion before opening the closure plate.
5.Walk at a brisk pace when spreading. The application charts are based on a ground speed of 3 m.p.h. which equals travelling 100 feet in 23 seconds.
6.Overlap the spread pattern to insure uniform coverage at the edges. Approximate distance between each pass is shown in the application diagrams in figure 16.
7.When using weed control fertilizers make sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees, flowers or shrubs. The spreader shield may be lowered to limit the dispersal pattern. Adjust the flow control according to the application chart on page 9.
8.Do not allow the spreader to sit stationary with the flow control arm in ON position. If fertilizer is accidentally deposited too heavily in a small area, soak the area down thoroughly with a garden hose to prevent burning of the lawn.
SHIELD UP
8' to 10'
OVERLAP
SHIELD DOWN
3' to 4'
OVERLAP
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