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READ BEFORE USING
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.
Dial Setting Information
The RATE DIAL has 9 numbers with 10 stops between
each number. This allows for accurate control of the
spreading rate. The dial is set with only a turn, it will
automatically lock into the set position. LINE UP THE
DIAL NUMBER WITH THE DIAL INDICATOR.
Rate Dial
• The spread width ranges from 4 - 12 ft. wide
depending on the volume/density, particle size of the
material, and 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 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.
Remember:
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).
One-half rate dial settings are highly recommended under
damp and humid conditions.
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 and sweep. Place felt washer around
spinner shaft before inserting agitator.
