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.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS1.Assemble the handle tube to the leg tubes using the two 1/4" x 2" carriage bolts and nylon wing nuts. See figure 1.
2.Assemble the Control Cable to the handle tube using a 1/4" x 2" carriage bolt and nylon wing nut. See figure 1.
NYLON
WING NUT
1/4" x 2"
CARRIAGE
BOLT
FIGURE 1ADJUSTING THE FLOW RATE SETTING1.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.
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.
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 fi lling the spreader, push the control lever to the "OFF" position.
5.Move spreader onto a fl at surface - either a walk or a driveway - and fi ll.
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 fi lling spreader and when stopping or turning to prevent excess fertilizer from being released.
APPLICATION TIPS1.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 fi rst, making two "header" strips for a turning area, and then spreading between the header strips. See fi gure 1.
3.If lawn is odd shaped, spread a border around the edges and then spread between the border. See fi gure 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.
MAINTENANCE1.Always empty spreader after each use, storing leftover 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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