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Page 1: ...D PARTS LIST THE HANDY 125lb PUSH SPREADER THS125 Spares Support 01793 333212 www thehandy co uk Before use please read understand this manual paying particular attention to the safety instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 30 08 2013 ...

Page 2: ...Signal Word Definitions 4 Controls and Features Identification 5 Component Hardware 6 7 Assembly Instructions 8 9 10 11 12 Operation Instructions 13 14 15 Spreading Instructions 16 17 Maintenance and Storage 17 Specification 18 Parts Drawing Parts List 19 20 ...

Page 3: ...er z Do not push close to creeks ditches and public highways z Do not use the spreader on windy days when spreading grass seed or herbicides z Always use caution when loading and unloading spreader z Never tow the spreader with a motorized vehicle Crush and Cut Hazards z Always keep hands and feet clear from moving parts while operating the equipment z Always clear and keep work area clean when op...

Page 4: ...nge the spread pattern and flow rate Clean your spreader thoroughly after each use Wash between the shut off plate and the bottom of the hopper Technical specifications on the push spreader are provided in the Specifications section of this manual This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid p...

Page 5: ...for future reference 1 T Handle Pushes and moves the spreader easily 2 Flow Control Controls the flow of material being spread 3 Hopper Do not exceed rated load capacity 125lb 4 Tires Wheel Do not exceed recommended rated 25PSI 5 Impeller Evenly distributes material 6 Support Leg Stabilizes load and spreader Controls and Features Identification 2 3 4 5 6 1 ...

Page 6: ...e user or bystanders or cause equipment damage PUSH SPREADER COMPONENT PARTS AND ASSEMBLY Take all parts out of the shipping crate and inspect components to ensure that there are no missing pieces before starting to assemble the push spreader TOOLS REQUIRED Pliers 2 Each 8mm Wrenches 2 Each 10mm Wrenches 2 Each 13mm Wrench 14mm Wrench Component Parts ...

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Page 8: ... hole and secure by bending 4 On the right side of the axle slide a wheel bushing and the wheel spacer onto the axle 5 Put a wheel over the axle line up the holes and insert the drive pin through sleeve and lock 6 Put a Ø16 flat washer over the axle insert the cotter pin through the hole and secure by bending NOTE Four additional flat washers are provided for adjusting the gap between the wheels A...

Page 9: ...e the spacer over the bolt end 3 Take the support leg and insert the bolt through the upper cross bar on the mounting assembly and loosely tighten with the M8 lock nut NOTE Before tightening the bolt make sure the support leg flange and the lower cross bar holes line up 4 Insert M6 x 40 hex bolt through the holes in the flange and cross bar Use the Ø6 big flat washer and M6 lock nut Flange Cross B...

Page 10: ...late of the axle 2 Use the M6 x 40 hex bolt and Ø6 flat washer to attach the hopper to the mounting assembly and secure with M6 lock nut 3 Make sure the gear and pinion gear works smoothly If not adjust again until the gear and pinion gear swivel smoothly 4 Tighten all the hardware on the shaft support plate and hopper 5 Insert the R Pin through the top of the spindle ...

Page 11: ...the top of the support leg and align the two holes 2 Insert M6x35 hex bolts through the two holes on the support leg and tighten with the Ø6 spring washer and M6 lock nut 3 Insert M6x20 hex bolt through the hole in the side plate and tighten with Ø6 spring washer and M6 lock nut ...

Page 12: ...th an M8 lock nut 2 Connect the other end of the linkage to the flow control with an Ø8 flat washer and M8 lock nut 3 Install the hopper screen in the bottom of the hopper 4 Before using the spreader make sure all the hardware is tightened 5 Use the rain cover as needed to protect material in the hopper or when spreader is being stored ...

Page 13: ...ontrol 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 differen...

Page 14: ... 0 it is fully closed 2 Loosen the wing nut on the Bracket and move the adjustment lever handle up or down depending on the amount of material required Pushing the handle down will release more material and pulling the handle up will stop the flow entirely 3 Tighten the wing nut when the desired position is reached Operation Instructions ...

Page 15: ...oduct Over application will lead to damage and contamination If spreading material accidentally deposits too heavily soak the area thoroughly with a garden hose or sprinkler to prevent burning CAUTION The spreader settings are guidelines only The spreader should be calibrated prior to application to ensure accuracy The spreader settings are based on a walking speed of 3 MPH Walking faster or slowe...

Page 16: ...5 0 LB 3 3 LB These are only estimates actual amounts may vary Chart B Spreader Settings Spread Widths MULTI USAGES LBS 1 000 SQ FT SPREADER SETTING SMALL PARTICLE SPREAD MEDIUM PARTICLE SPREAD LARGE PARTICLE SPREAD 1 10 5 6 FT 6 9 FT 9 12 FT 2 12 5 6 FT 6 9 FT 9 12 FT 3 14 5 6 FT 6 9 FT 9 12 FT 4 15 5 6 FT 6 9 FT 9 12 FT 5 17 5 6 FT 6 9 FT 9 12 FT 6 18 5 6 FT 6 9 FT 9 12 FT 7 20 5 6 FT 6 9 FT 9 1...

Page 17: ...ter each use It is not recommended that you use salt with this spreader Rock salt should not be used If you chose to use salt it should be refined deicing salt It is especially important to thoroughly clean the spreader when using salt failure to clean salt out of the spreader will corrode the spreader and reduce the life of the machine Before operating make sure the tyres have the RECOMMENDED TIR...

Page 18: ...apacity 125lb Spreader Type Broadcast Hopper Material Polypropylene Hopper Dimensions 29 5 x 16 5 x 13 4 Overall Dimensions 43 3 x 31 5 x 33 5 Wheel size 15 Tyre Pressure PSI 25 Unit Weight 38 8lb Specifications ...

Page 19: ... 19 Parts Drawing Parts List ...

Page 20: ... TH164 13 Fixed Plate for Connecting Rod 1 TH164 41 M6x20 Hex Bolt 7 TH164 14 Impeller 1 TH164 42 M6x25 Bolt 1 TH164 15 Wheel 2 TH164 43 Ø8 Lock Washer 1 TH164 16 Ø5x35 Cotter Pin 2 TH164 44 Connecting Plate 1 TH164 17 Ø16 Flat Washer 8 TH164 45 Spacer 1 TH164 18 Screen 1 TH164 46 Wing Nut 1 TH164 19 Axle 1 TH164 47 Adjusting Handle 1 TH164 20 Inner Axle Bushing 2 TH164 48 Handle Cover 1 TH164 21 ...

Page 21: ...e guarantee period please contact Customer Service on 01793 333212 or email customerservice handydistribution co uk If the issue cannot be resolved over the telephone or by email you may be referred to your local approved service dealer Please keep your sales receipt as proof of purchase Your statutory rights remain unaffected Guarantor Handy Distribution SN3 4NS Whilst every effort is made to acc...

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Page 24: ... 24 To order spare parts and see the complete range of garden machinery and garden equipment from Handy visit www thehandy co uk Spares Support 01793 333212 ...

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