OPERATION
OPERATION
OPERATION
OPERATION
1.
Check the product package for the rate
setting, and recommended swath width. Turn
the spreader off by pulling the lever to the
“OFF” position as shown.
3.
Always fill the spreader on the driveway or
sidewalk-not on the lawn. Make sure spreader is
in the “OFF” position
.
Empty after each use.
4.
Start spreader moving, then open spreader
by moving the lever to the “ON” position.
Always push spreader, never pull. Pull the lever
to the “OFF position to close spreader.
5.
Hold handle so top of spreader is level. Tipping
the spreader too far can cause uneven spreading.
6.
The settings and swath widths on the product
label are recommended starting points. Always
check the delivery rate and pattern on a small area
before treating a large area. Actual delivery rate
can vary due to weather conditions, operating
variables, and condition of the product being
applied. See “HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER
SETTING AND SWATH WIDTH” for details.
7.
Push spreader 2 1/2 m.p.h. (18 feet in 5
seconds) for full 8’ to 14’ spread pattern when
applying fertilizer products. Apply header strips
at each end of area to be treated then space
trips across the area as shown.
8.
Empty spreader after each use. Return
leftover material to its original container.
2.
The rate setting is adjusted by rotating the
rate cam to the desired setting. The rate cam
locks at each setting.
SPREAD
SWATH
APPROX. 8 to
14
FEET ON
CENTER
4
OFF
