The Handy THTS175, Instruction Manual

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RATE SETTINGS
Our spreaders are designed to spread dry, powdered or granulated materials thinly and evenly over
reasonably smooth surfaces.
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Check the material to be spread packaging for correct spreader settings and application rate.
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Before filling the spreader, ensure the control lever is back to the stop bolt, with the feed-gate closed.
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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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When the gauge handle is at 0, the hopper is completely closed. Moving the handle towards 30, the
hopper will gradually open. At 30, the hopper is completely open.
TO GAIN YOUR IDEAL SETTING
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Set rate-setting dial to No 15.
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Fill the hopper approximately 3/4 full.
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Pull the spreader forward on a flat surface (e.g. driveway) 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.
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Maximum towing speed 5 MPH.
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.