RATE SETTINGS
Our spreaders are designed to spread dry, powdered or granulated materials thinly and evenly over
reasonably smooth surfaces. Due to the many hundreds of different materials which can be used with this
spreader, it is impossible to list them all and the relevant spreader setting for the material. We therefore
recommend that you test the spread pattern on a hard surface (driveway etc), before passing over the area
to be treated.
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Ensure that the material is dry and free-running. If in doubt pass it through a sieve with 3mm mesh to
remove lumps.
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Set rate-setting dial to No 2.
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Fill the hopper approximately 3/4 full.
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Push the spreader forward and pull the control lever back to the stop bolt. If the spread is uneven or
inadequate, close the feed-gate and reset the dial to a higher number.
Always move off BEFORE opening the feed-gate and close the gate BEFORE stopping.
CAUTION
The rate settings are guidelines only. Even branded materials may vary in grain size, humidity, density etc. If
in any doubt choose a lower setting than that suggested or start at setting no. 2 and adjust as necessary,
until an even spread is achieved.
WARNING
Do not over apply spreading material. Follow the recommended coverage rate for each product. 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
DO NOT USE WITH ROCK SALT.
Using rock salt in this spreader will damage the mechanism and shorten the life of the product. Refined ice
melting salt can be used but the user should be aware that this is not a specialised salt spreader and using
salt may corrode the spreader and reduce the life of the machine. Clean the spread thoroughly after using
refined de-icing salt.
CONSISTENT COVERAGE
To ensure consistent coverage, ensure each broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the previous, as shown below.
N.B. ALWAYS MOVE OFF BEFORE OPENING FEED-GATE.ALWAYS CLOSE FEED-GATE BEFORE STOPPING.
