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Operation Instructions
WARNING
Before using the 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 when the spreader is
pushed. The hopper should be clean and free from cracks.
2. Spreader is designed to spread a range of materials (Pesticides, Pelletized Lime, Fertilizer, and
Grass Seed). 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 the flow control handle is in the“0”position and the flow
control is closed.
6. Every time you are ready to stop or turn back, close the flow control to stop dispersing the
material. This reduces waste and avoids damaging the lawn with oversaturated product
overage.
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 spreader horizontal when operating. Tilting the spreader will result in uneven coverage.
10. Always start walking prior to opening the flow control rate.
11. Always close the flow control before turning or stopping the spreader.
12. 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.
13. Apply two header strips at each end of area to be treated and then proceed lengthwise
between the header strips.
14. To insure consistent coverage, make sure each drop pattern slightly overlaps the previous drop
pattern.
15. When dropping material, make sure the material 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.
