Brinly P20-500BH Manuel Du Propriétaire page 10

READ BEFORE USING
Become Familiar With The Operation Of The Spreader
Before You Put Material In The Hopper.
Practice walking with the spreader, opening and closing the
rate gate at the appropriate times.
Travel at a constant speed and operate the spreader lever
position. Remember: Open the rate gate after the spreader
is in motion at operating speed (about 3 mph, or at a brisk
walking pace).
Close the rate gate while spreader is still at operational
speed.
Flow Control Setting Information
The fl ow control lever operates the control plate. The control
lever plate is marked 0-30. The position selected determines
the amount of material to be broadcast. The higher the
number, the heavier the application of the material. This
allows for accurate control of the spreading rate.
The fan speed and the spread width are controlled by the
speed at which you operate the spreader. The spread width
also depends on the volume/density, and the particle size of
the material.
The spread thins or feathers at the outer edges, eliminating
sharp, "Edge Of Spread" lines which cause stripes and
streaks. Extra coverage can be given under trees and other
heavy feeding areas without showing "Edge Of Spread"
lines.
Gaps and double overlaps are less likely. Small errors in
travel are forgiven and do not show.
Filling The Spreader
Avoid Injury! Chemicals can be dangerous.
WARNING
Avoid injury to operator or bystanders:
• Read chemical container label for handling instructions.
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) should be supplied
by the chemical dealer and provides proper safety
information.
• Wear proper clothing and safety equipment while
handling or applying chemicals.
• Prohibit all smoking, drinking, and eating around
chemicals.
• When spreading products containing herbicides, exercise
extreme caution with respect to careless spreading
and to wind-drift. Contact Of Some Products On Some
Plants Can Be Fatal.
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OPERATION
Operating Tips
Push fl ow control lever down towards hopper to close the
rate gate.
Fill the spreader on a fl at, level surface only. Fill on sidewalk,
driveway, cardboard, etc. to avoid material loss.
DO NOT overload with more than maximum capacity of 50
lbs.
DO NOT use on windy days.
When fi lling hopper with material, always use screen to help
break up clumps.
Keep spinner blade clean. Excess material build-up can
cause an uneven spread pattern.
Keep the impeller level when spreading.
Spreading Material
Determine setting required for the product you are spreading
(See Application Rate Chart). If a setting is not found, use a
similar size/weight material. Determine a fl ow control setting
on the low side. If the setting proves to be too low, cover the
area more than one time. A higher setting can be used when
a proven setting is established. Generic Grass Seed and
Fertilizer Settings are shown at the end of the list.
Remember: Published fl ow control settings are approximate
only. The operation of the spreader, the condition of the
material (damp or dry or over-pulverized) and weather
conditions, are all contributing factors. For these reasons, it
is often a good idea to spread the area 2 times - or one-half
rate - in cross directions. One-half rate settings are highly
recommended under damp and humid conditions.
Rotary Agitator
Use the rotary agitator only if needed. Free-fl owing, lump-
free materials will not require the agitator. The rotary agitator
is easily installed or removed. Place felt washer around
spinner shaft before inserting agitator.
Never leave fertilizer or other material in the hopper. It can
draw moisture, form clumps, and cause unnecessary rusting
or jamming of controls and other parts. Ice melt residue is
especially corrosive. Clean and oil spreader immediately
after each use.
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