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5. OPERATION
WARNING! Before operating or using this equipment, review the instructions below and safety
information. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage or injury to the
operator or bystanders.
IMPORTANT:
Aerating is putting small holes in the soil up to 2.5 inches in length to create a
small reservoir that will bring oxygen, fertilizer and water down to the roots. For best aerating
results follow the soil/lawn preparation and operating aerator procedures.
SOIL AND LAWN PREPARATION
1. Remove large and small debris from work area.
2. If the ground is hard and dry, it is recommended the ground be sprinkled or
watered for one or two hours prior to aerating.
3. If the ground is wet or muddy
DO NOT
attempt to aerate or fertilize.
4. Mow lawn and remove loose clippings before aerating or fertilizing.
USING YOUR AERATOR SPREADER
1. DO NOT at any time carry passengers sit or stand on the aerator spreader.
2. Only tow with recommended vehicles (Lawn/Garden Tractors and ATVs).
3. Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for proper safety and towing instructions.
4. Always secure and lock the aerator spreader to the vehicle hitch before
operating.
5. Determine the approximate square footage of the area to be covered and
estimate the amount of fertilizer or seed required.
REFER TO MATERIAL
PACKAGING LABEL.
6. Move the aerator spreader to the area where application is to begin.
7. Loosen the plastic wing nut and move it to the desired setting. Retighten the
nut.
8. Making sure the flow control lever is in the “OFF” position; fill the hopper,
breaking up any lumps.
9. Lower the aerator spikes to the operating position.
10. Start the spreader in motion and then move the flow control lever to the “ON”
position as you travel across your lawn.
11. Do not make sharp turns with spikes in the ground.
12. On sloped lawns, always aerate in an up and down direction. DO NOT
attempt to aerate across the slope always go in an up and down direction.
13.
Always use caution when backing the equipment to avoid “jack-knifing”.
Always back up in a straight line.
14. Raise aerator spikes to transport position when crossing over concrete or