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OPERATION
DANGER
The product must only be put into operation if no defects are found. It is crucial that any defective
parts are replaced before the product is used again. Check the safety equipment and the safe
condition of the product. Check all parts to make sure that they fit tightly. Check whether there
are any visible defects: broken parts, cracks, etc.
DANGER - DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LOAD CAPACITY OF 125LBS (56.8KG)
NOTE: ALWAYS MOVE OFF BEFORE OPENING THE FEED-GATE. ALWAYS CLOSE THE FEED-GATE
BEFORE STOPPING.
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Inspect your spreader before each use. Make sure the wheels turn easily, and the gearbox
moves when the spreader is pushed. The hopper should be clean and free from cracks.
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DO NOT use the spreader on windy days.
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Before filling the hopper, ensure the feed-gate flow hole is closed, with the flow control lever at
"0". Always follow the spreading material manufacturer spreading rates.
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The Spreader is designed to be pushed at 3 miles per hour – brisk walking pace. The rate of
walking will affect the spread pattern and flow rate.
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Move the Wing Nut attached to the stop bolt on the gauge to the relevant setting.
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Start pushing the Spreader forward & pull the control lever back to the stop bolt, opening the
feed-gate flow hole at the bottom of the hopper.
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Every time you are ready to stop or turn back, close the flow control plate to stop dispersing the
material and continue one more stride. This reduces waste and avoids damaging the lawn by
oversaturating it with the product.
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To maintain the same coverage when walking at a different speed, adjust the flow rate. Reduce
the flow setting for slower speeds and increase the flow setting for higher speeds. Keep the
impeller plate horizontal when operating the spreader. Tilting the spreader will result in uneven
coverage.
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If the Spreader does not spread evenly, ensure that the gearbox rotates the impellor clockwise.
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Material which is stuck on the impellor blades will cause uneven spreading.
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To stop spreading, push the gauge lever forward to close the feed-gate hole in the hopper.
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If spreading material is accidentally deposited too heavily in a small area, soak the area
thoroughly with a garden hose or sprinkler to prevent burning the lawn.
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When broadcasting spreading material, make sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen
trees, flowers or shrubs.
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Always use the rain cover in wet weather conditions to keep the hopper contents dry.
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 using salt may corrode
certain components of the spreader and reduce the life of the machine.
Clean the spreader thoroughly after using refined de-icing salt.
DO NOT USE WITH ROCK SALT.
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