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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Before using the push spreader, review the instructions below and safety information before operating.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage or injury to the operator or bystanders.
USING YOUR SPREADER
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1. Inspect your spreader before each use. Make sure the wheels turn easily, and the
gearbox moves when the spreader is pushed. The hopper should be clean and free
from cracks.
2. Spreader is designed to spread a range of materials (Rock Salt, Ice Melt, Sand,
Fertilizer and Grass Seed). Materials such as Powder, Manure, Top Soil and Gravel
have the wrong physical characteristics and should not be used with your spread-
er.
3. Determine approximate size of the area to be covered and estimate amount of ma-
terial required. Please refer to fertilizer manufacturer's recommendation. Break
up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper.
4. Before filling the hopper, make sure that the flow control lever is in the"0"position
and the flow control plate is closed.
5. Set the adjustable stop with the flow control lever always in the"0"position. Every
time you are ready to stop or turn back, close the flow control plate to stop dis-
persing the material and continue one more stride. This reduces waste and avoids
damaging the lawn with oversaturated product coverage.
6. Follow fertilizer manufacturer's recommended coverage rate for each product.
7. To maintain the same coverage when walking at a different speed, adjust the flow
rate. Reduce the flow setting for slower speeds and increase the flow setting for
higher speeds.
8. Keep the impeller plate horizontal when operating the spreader. Tilting the
spreader will result in uneven coverage.
9. Always start walking prior to opening the closure plate.
10. Always close the flow control plate before turning or stopping the spreader.
11. If spreading material 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.
12. To insure consistent coverage, make sure each broadcast pattern slightly overlaps
the previous broadcast pattern.
13. When broadcasting spreading material, make sure the broadcast pattern does not
hit evergreen trees, flowers or shrubs.
14. Do not over apply spreading material. Follow the recommended coverage rate for
each product. Over application will lead to lawn damage and contamination.
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