Yard Tuff AS-80LT12, Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.
Be sure to wear safety glasses, a dust mask, and proper clothing to prevent
coming in contact with any chemicals or dangerous materials that are being
applied by this spreader.
2. Make sure to remove any contents that are in the spreader
’s hopper
before attaching, detaching, or lifting this unit.
3. Always refer to the load rating for the vehicle which is located in the
vehicle
’s owners manual. Make sure that the unit weight of 30lbs plus the
weight of the contents in the hopper do not exceed that of the vehicle
’s
recommended load rating.
4.. To avoid damage to this unit and injury NEVER overload the hopper.
5.. Stay clear of all moving and spinning parts or objects of this unit
6.. Always follow directions on the package of whatever you are applying with
this unit.
7.. Use straps as needed to secure unit to the vehicle.
Operation Instructions
1. After assembly attach to rear of vehicle.
2. Read and follow directions on the package of the material being spread
by this unit.
3. Fill hopper with desired material to be spread by this unit not exceeding
maximum load of 80lbs.
4. Adjust the handle on the gauge assembly so that it is at the desired
setting. Then tighten the wing nut on the gauge assembly to set the
desired opening. This allows the driver to set the opening to the same
place every time while driving the vehicle. See page 3 for spread
calculations.
5. Adjust handle on the gauge assembly until desired amount of spreading
material is flowing out of the hopper onto the turning plate.
6. Flip rocker switch on cable assembly to on position and begin spreading.
7. Turn Rocker switch off when wanting to stop or pause spreading.
8. Empty and clean hopper when finished.
9. Be sure to use straps as needed to secure the spreader to the vehicle.