
The use of powdered lawn chemicals is not recommended, due to difficulty in obtaining a satisfactory or consistent broadcast pattern.
1.Determine approximate square footage of area to be covered and estimate amount of material required.
2.Before filling the hopper, set the adjustable stop to the proper setting.Refer to the Application Chart on this page and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper flow rate setting.
3.Move the flow control arm past the adjustable stop to the
“OFF” position so that the closure plate is shut.
4.Fill the hopper, breaking up any lumpy fertilizer.
5.The Application Chart is calculated for
6.Always start the spreader in motion before opening the closure plate.
7.Always shut the closure plate before turning or stopping the spreader.
8.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.
9.To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern from the previous pass as shown in figure 19. The approximate broadcast widths for different materials are shown in the Application Diagram figure 19.
10.Whenbroadcastingweedcontrolfertilizers,makesurethe broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees, flowers or shrubs.
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CHARTSOVERLAP
FIGURE 19
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.
APPLICATION CHARTMATERIAL | FLOW SETTING | SPREAD |
TYPE | 3 MPH | WIDTH IN |
| (100 FT. IN 23 SEC.) | FEET |
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FERTILIZER |
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Powder | ||
Granular | ||
Pelleted | ||
Organic | ||
GRASS SEED |
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Fine | ||
Coarse | ||
ICE MELTER | ||
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OPERATING SPEED - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)