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FIGURE 16
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL
(Refer to figure 12 on page 7.)
1.
Refer to the application chart on page 8 and to
the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the
proper flow rate setting.
2.
Loosen the nylon wing nut, set the adjustable
stop to the desired flow rate setting and retighten
the wing nut. The higher the setting number, the
wider the opening in the bottom of the hopper.
3.
Pull the flow control arm against the adjustable
stop for the on position and toward the hopper
for the off position.
SETTING THE SPREADER SHIELD
4.
For a normal spread pattern used in open areas,
loosen the plastic knob on each side of the shield,
raise the shield and retighten the knobs.
5.
For a restricted spread pattern when applying
material next to sensitive plants or in a confined
area, loosen the plastic knob on each side of the
shield, lower the shield and retighten the knobs.
USING YOUR SPREADER
We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn
chemicals, 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 make sure the flow con-
trol arm is in the off position and the closure plate
is shut.
3.
Set the adjustable stop with the flow control arm
still in the off position. Refer to the application
chart on this page and to the instructions on the
fertilizer bag to select the appropriate flow rate
setting.
4.
Fill the hopper with up to 125 pounds of mate-
rial, breaking up any lumps. The hopper screen
helps prevent any large lumps from clogging the
opening in the bottom of the hopper.
5.
The application chart is calculated for light to
heavy application at a walking speed of 3 mph,
or 100 ft. in 23 seconds. A variation in speed will
require an adjustment of the flow rate to main-
tain the same coverage. The faster you walk, the
wider the broadcast width.
6.
Always start the spreader in motion before
opening the closure plate.
OPERATION
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 fig-
ure 16. The approximate broadcast widths for
different materials are shown in the application
chart on this page.
10. When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make
sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen
trees, flowers or shrubs. Lower the spreader
shield to limit the dispersal pattern. Reduce the
flow control setting according to the application
chart on page 10.
11. Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover
over the hopper to keep contents dry. The vinyl
cover acts as a wind and moisture shield, but
should not be used as a rain cover.
OVERLAP
8’ to
10’
OVERLAP
3’ to
4’
SHIELD UP
SHIELD DOWN
