HOW TO USE
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Operation
Use swath width on
package or adjust per
operator
’
s walking
speed
Overlap
1)
Check product bag for
rate setting (letter), cone
setting (number), and swath
width. The rate setting is
achieved by loosening the rate
control knob and sliding
the rate control plate
until the pointer aligns
with the desired letter.
The cone setting is used
to control the spread
pattern left and right and
is adjusted by rotating
the index tab on the
orange helical cone to
the desired number.
Helical
Cone
Rate Control
Plate
2)
Pull the main shutoff lever to the closed position
before filling the hopper.
3)
Start rolling the spreader forward before opening
the shutoff lever; close shutoff lever before stopping.
4)
Hold the handle so the hopper is level. Tipping the
spreader to far forward or backward will cause uneven
spreading.
5)
Use the swath width recommended on the bag for
your model and push the spreader at 3 MPH (a brisk
walking pace). Apply material in the forward direction
only
-
not while pulling.
6)
The settings given on the product label are
recommended starting points.
Test rate and pattern
on a small area before treating a large area. Actual
application rate can vary depending on the
weather, spreader condition, and walking speed.
7)
The deflector shield is used to block off the
right side portion of the swath width. It should be
used in the
“
ON
”
position (shield is down)
together with the auxiliary shutoff in the
“
CLOSED
”
position (done by pushing the control
knob forward).
IMPORTANT: Turf products will
be applied excessively at the center of the
swath if the auxiliary shutoff is not closed
when the deflector is in use. Always
remember to re
-
open the auxiliary shutoff
(pull the control knob back) when returning
to a full swath width.
8)
A hopper cover is provided with your new
spreader. Use it to protect turf products inside
the hopper from light rain or windy conditions
during transportation.
DEFLECTOR ON (DOWN)
DEFLECTOR OFF (UP)
Pull Main Shutoff Lever
back to close spreader
Cone
Settings
