©2021 Spyker Spreaders/A Brinly-Hardy Co.
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Keep spinner blade clean.
Excess material build-up can cause an uneven
spread pattern.
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Keep the spinner blade level when spreading.
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DO NOT overload.
Maximum capacity of this model is 50 lbs.
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DO NOT use on windy days.
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Spread header strips at the ends of the area
OPPOSITE of 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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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.
Tip: When not spreading (and if pushing the spreader
some distance) tip the spreader so only the idle
wheel is on the ground.
NOW YOU ARE READY
TO SPREAD
Operation Instructions
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WARNING:
AVOID INJURY!
Chemicals can be dangerous. Avoid injury to operators or bystanders
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Make sure the rate gate is in the closed position.
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Read chemical
container label for handling instructions.
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) should be
supplied by the chemical dealer and provides
proper safety information.
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Wear proper clothing and safety equipment while
handling or applying chemicals.
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Prohibit all smoking, drinking, and eating around
chemicals.
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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.
• Fill the spreader on a flat, level surface only. Fill
on sidewalk, driveway, cardboard, etc. to avoid
material loss.
• When filling hopper with material, always use
screen to help break up clumps.
ADDING MATERIAL TO
THE HOPPER
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Become familiar with the spreader before you put
material in the hopper.
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Practice walking with the spreader, opening and closing
the rate gate at the appropriate times.
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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).
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Close the rate gate while spreader is still at operational
speed.
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The spread width ranges from 4 - 12 ft. wide depending
on the density of the material and the operators walking
speed.
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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.
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Some products can be fatal to some plants
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Always remove material from hopper before attaching
spreader on a vehicle-mounted spreader caddy.
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If a dial setting is not found, use the size and weight
comparison table found in this manual. 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.
NOTE:
Published dial settings are 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 is often a good idea to spread the
area 2 times - or one-half rate - in cross directions
(SEE INFORMATION ON ONE-HALF RATE DIAL
SETTINGS ON PAGES 20-21).
One-half rate dial
settings are highly recommended under damp
and humid conditions.
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