The Handy THS125, Operator'S Manual And Parts List

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WARNING
Before using the push spreader, review the instructions and safety information. 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 including 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. Salt should not be used with this spreader, but if you do
choose to use salt you should follow the spreading instructions at the bottom of page 16.
3. Do not use the 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 by oversaturating it with the
product.
7. Follow the 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 the lawn.
14. To ensure 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