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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
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 (Fertilizer, Grass Seed and Ice melt). Materials such
as Powder, Manure, Top Soil, Gravel, and Mulch have the wrong physical characteristics and should not be
used with your spreader
3. Do not use spreader on windy days when spreading grass seed or herbicides.
4. Determine approximate square footage of the area to be covered and estimate amount of material required.
Please refer to fertilizer manufacturer’s recommendation. Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper.
5. Before filling the hopper, make sure that the flow control lever is in the“0”position and the flow control plate is
closed.
6. 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 dispersing the material and continue one more stride. This
reduces waste and avoids damaging the lawn with oversaturated product coverage.
7. Follow fertilizer manufacturer’s recommended coverage rate for each product
8. 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.
9. Keep the impeller plate horizontal when operating the spreader. Tilting the spreader will result in uneven
coverage.
10. Make sure the R pin is installed in the hopper before starting the spreader.
11. Always start walking prior to opening the closure plate.
12. Always close the flow control plate before turning or stopping the spreader.
13. 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.
14. To insure consistent coverage, make sure each broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the previous broadcast
pattern.
15. When broadcasting spreading material, make sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees,
flowers or shrubs.
16. Do not over apply spreading material. Follow the recommended coverage rate for each product. Over
application will lead to lawn damage and contamination.
Operation Instructions
Summary of Contents for 70LB
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