Rules For Safe Operation; Application Tips - Meyer HOTSHOT-85 Notice D'utilisation

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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 INSTRUCTIONS
1. Assemble the handle tube to the leg tubes using the
two 1/4" x 2" carriage bolts and wing nuts. See
fi gure 1.
2. Assemble the Control Cable to the handle tube using
a 1/4" x 2" carriage bolt and nylon wing nut. See
fi gure 1.
FIGURE 1
ADJUSTING THE FLOW RATE SETTING
1. 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.
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
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 TIPS

1. 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.
MAINTENANCE
1. 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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