English; Safety Information - Agri-Fab 45-0502 Mode D'emploi

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Read the information on the chemical package for
1.
instructions and cautions on handling and applying.
Wear eye and hand protection when handling and when
2.
applying lawn or garden chemicals.
Never allow children to operate the vehicle or spreader.
3.
ASSEMBLY
The meanings of symbols used in the illustrations are as
follows:
Do not tighten yet.
Tighten now.
OPERATION
Do not use powdered lawn chemicals. They do not give a
satisfactory or consistent broadcast pattern.
Estimate the size of the area to be covered and calculate
1.
the amount of material required.
Set the adjustable stop according to the flow setting
2.
recommended in the application chart on this page. Also
refer to the instructions on the packaging for the material to
be spread.
Make sure the control lever is in the "OFF" position.
3.
Fill the hopper, breaking up any lumpy fertilizer.
4.
Start the spreader in motion and then pull the control lever
5.
forward against the adjustable stop to the "ON" position.
Always move the control lever to the "OFF" position before
6.
turning or stopping.
To ensure uniform coverage, make each pass so that
7.
the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern from
the previous pass. The approximate broadcast widths for
different materials are shown in the application chart on this
page.
For rectangular areas, make two passes across the short
8.
ends to create turning areas. For non-rectangular areas,
make two passes around the entire border.
When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make sure the
9.
broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees, flowers or
shrubs.
APPLICATION CHART
TYPE MATERIAL FLOW SETTING
FERTILIZER
Granular
Pelleted
GRASS SEED
Fine
Coarse
ICE MELTER
TYPE MATERIAL FLOW SETTING
FERTILIZER
Granular
Pelleted
GRASS SEED
Fine
Coarse
ICE MELTER
SPREAD WIDTH
3 - 5 2,4 m - 3 m
3 - 5 3 m - 3,6 m
3 - 4 1,8 m - 2,1 m
4 - 5 2,4 m - 2,7 m
6 - 8 3 m - 3,6 m
SPREAD WIDTH
3 - 5 8' - 10'
3 - 5 10' - 12'
3 - 4 6' - 7'
4 - 5 8' - 9'
6 - 8 10' - 12'
STORING
Empty the spreader after each use, storing left over
1.
material in its original bag.
Rinse the inside of the hopper and the exterior of the
2.
spreader and dry off before storing.
Store in a clean, dry area.
3.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
If you replace the gears, be sure to reassemble the axle,
1.
gears and washers in their original positions. Add grease to
the gears.
MAINTENANCE
Before each use make a thorough visual check of the
1.
spreader for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened.
Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
Make sure the tires are adequately inflated. Do not inflate
2.
beyond the maximum pressure printed on the tire.
LUBRICATE (See figure below)
Remove the three clips from the gear box. Separate the
1.
gearbox housings.
Wipe any dirt or grime from the gears.
2.
Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to gears.
3.
Lightly oil the top of the gear box and the vertical spreader
4.
shaft.
Re-assemble the gearbox housings and secure them with
5.
the clips
Oil the (idler) wheel and the axle bushings at least once a
6.
year or more often as needed.
CLIPS
2
OIL
OIL
GREASE