RATE SETTINGS
Our spreaders are designed to spread dry, powdered or granulated materials thinly and evenly over reasonably
smooth surfaces.
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Ensure that the material is dry and free-running. If in doubt pass it through a sieve with 3mm mesh to
remove lumps.
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Set rate-setting dial to No 2.
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Fill the hopper approximately 3/4 full.
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Push the spreader forward and pull the control lever back to the stop bolt. If the spread is uneven or
inadequate, close the feed-gate and reset the dial to a higher number.
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Always move off BEFORE opening the feed-gate and close the gate BEFORE stopping.
MULTI-
USAGES
LBS/1,000
SQ FT
SPREADER
SETTING
The spreader settings are
guidelines only. The spreader
should be calibrated prior to
application to ensure accuracy.
The spreader settings are based
on a walking speed of 3 MPH.
Walking faster or slower will alter
the spread application rate.
Exact rates depend upon the
spreader itself and the accuracy
of the person operating it.
Conversion charts are available
online to convert to metric.
FERTILISER
GRASS SEEDS
PESTICIDES
1
10
2
12
3
14
4
15
5
17
6
18
7
20
8
21
9
23
10
25
OPERATION SPEED
3mph is a good speed to operate the spreader at. Walking slower or faster will alter the spread application
rate. Do not exceed 10mph, to avoid personal injury and/or equipment damage.
CAUTION
The rate settings are guidelines only. Even branded materials may vary in grain size, humidity, density etc. If
in any doubt choose a lower setting than that suggested or start at setting no. 20 and adjust as necessary,
until an even spread is achieved.
WARNING
Do not over apply spreading material. Follow the recommended coverage rate for each product. Over
application will lead to damage and contamination. If spreading material accidentally deposits too heavily,
soak the area thoroughly with a garden hose or sprinkler to prevent burning.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE WITH ROCK SALT.
Using rock salt in this spreader will damage the mechanism and shorten the life of the product. Refined ice
melting salt can be used but the user should be aware that this is not a specialised salt spreader and using
salt may corrode the spreader and reduce the life of the machine. Clean the spread thoroughly after using
refined de-icing salt.
