Read Before Using
Rotary Agitator
Use the rotary agitator only if needed. Free-flowing, lump-free
materials will not require the agitator. The rotary agitator is easily
installed or removed. Note the clockwise rotation & sweep.
Place felt washer around spinner shaft before inserting agitator.
OIL BEARINGS AND ALL MOVING PARTS
Make certain the spreader is running freely!
Now You are Ready to Put Material in the Hopper
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Make certain the
rate gate is in closed position.
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As insurance against spill damage and spill loss, put material in the
hopper with the spreader on a walk, driveway, paper, plastic, etc.
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The spreader will be easier to use if you only half-fill the hopper. Later
on you can fill the hopper if you so choose.
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Or for added capacity, the inverted bag in the hopper can serve as a
capacity extension. Also, an extension hopper, complete with filtering
and pulverizing screen, is available from the manufacturer.
Now You are Ready to Spread
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Spread header strips at the ends of the area
OPPOSITE the direction of spreading. This will
provide a “turn-around” area, an area to
re-align the spreader for the return spread.
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Example is for 6 ft. wide spread: Make the
first spreading pass at one-half the spread
width from the edge of the spreading area or
in this case approximately 3 feet or one
big step.
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Additional spreading passes will be at the full
spread width or approximately 6 feet apart.
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TAKE A SIGHTING AT THE FAR END. Keep
your eye on the sighting as you spread. You
will not need to wonder where you are or
where you have been. Continue until
spreading is completed.
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Left over fertilizer can be spread under trees
and other high feeding areas without showing “edge of spread” lines.
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Read Before Using
SPEED - ACCURACY - FREEDOM FROM STRIPES AND STREAKS
are yours - when you use this Spreader.
The spread width ranges from 4 ft. to 12 ft. wide, depending on the
volume/density, particle size of the material and the rate of travel.
The spread thins or feathers at the outer edges, eliminating sharp,
“Edge of spread” lines which cause stripes and streaks. Extra coverage
can be given under trees and other heavy feeding areas without
showing “edge of spread” lines.
Gaps and double overlaps are less likely. Small errors in travel are
forgiven and do not show.
WARNING: When spreading products containing herbicides, exercise extreme
caution with respect to careless spreading and to wind-drift.
CONTACT OF SOME PRODUCTS ON SOME PLANTS CAN BE FATAL.
If a dial setting is not found, use the size and weight comparison table
found on the back page.
Determine a dial setting on the low side. If the setting proves to be
too low, cover the area more than one time. A higher setting can be
used when a proven dial setting is established.
REMEMBER - Published dial settings can be approximate only. The
operation of the spreader, the condition of the material (damp or dry
or over-pulverized) and weather conditions, are all contributing factors.
For these reasons, it’s often a good idea to spread the area 2 times -
at one-half rate - in cross directions (SEE INFORMATION ON ONE-HALF
RATE DIAL SETTINGS ON REFERENCE CHART ON THE BACK PAGE.
SPREADING AT ONE-HALF RATE DIAL SETTINGS IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED UNDER DAMP & HUMID CONDITIONS.
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION OF THE SPREADER
BEFORE YOU PUT MATERIAL IN THE HOPPER.
Practice walking with the spreader, opening and closing the rate gate
at the appropriate times.
Travel at a constant speed and operate the spreader lever position.
Remember:
Open the rate gate after the spreader is in motion at
operating speed (about 3 mph., or at a brisk walking pace).
Close the rate gate while spreader is
still at operational speed.
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