Using Your Spreader - The Handy THS80 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

1. Determine the approximate square footage of the area to be covered and estimate the
amount of material required using the table on the next page.
2. Before filling the hopper make sure the flow control arm is in the off position and the closure
plate is shut.
3. Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper.
4. Set the adjustable stop with the flow control arm still in the off position. Refer to the
application chart on pages 11 and 12 and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the
proper flow rate setting.
5. The application chart is calculated for application at a vehicle speed of 3 mph, or 100ft. in
approximately 23 seconds. A variation in speed will require an adjustment of the flow rate to
maintain the same coverage. The faster you walk, the wider the broadcast width.
6. Make sure the drive pin is installed in the axle before starting the spreader.
7. Always start walking before opening the closure plate.
8. Always shut the closure plate before turning or stopping.
9. If fertilizer is accidentally deposited too heavily in a small area, soak the area thoroughly with
a garden hose or sprinkler to prevent burning of the lawn.
10. To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps
the pattern from the previous pass as shown in figure below. The approximate broadcast
widths for different materials are shown in the application chart on pages 11 and 12.
11. When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make sure the broadcast pattern does not hit
evergreen trees, flowers or shrubs.
Always use the rain cover in wet weather conditions to keep the hopper contents dry.
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