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The Handy THS125 Operator's Manual And Parts List

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Instruction & Assembly
OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND PARTS LIST
THE HANDY 125lb PUSH SPREADER – THS125
Spares & Support 01793 333212
www.thehandy.co.uk
Before use please read & understand this manual, paying particular
attention to the safety instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
30/08/2013
REV061110

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  • Page 1 Instruction & Assembly OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND PARTS LIST THE HANDY 125lb PUSH SPREADER – THS125 Spares & Support 01793 333212 www.thehandy.co.uk Before use please read & understand this manual, paying particular attention to the safety instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Warnings and Rules ................3 Hazard Signal Word Definitions................4 Controls and Features Identification..............5 Component & Hardware..................6, 7 Assembly Instructions ..............8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Operation Instructions ................13, 14, 15 Spreading Instructions................... 16, 17 Maintenance and Storage ...................
  • Page 3 GENERAL WARNINGS READ and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using the Push Spreader. Operator must read and understand all safety and warning information, operating instructions, maintenance and storage instructions before operating this equipment. Failure to properly operate and maintain the push spreader could result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders. Operation Warnings Do not at any time carry passengers sit or stand on the spreader.

  • Page 4: Hazard Signal Word Definitions

    Hazard Signal Word Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous DANGER situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 5: Controls And Features Identification

    Controls and Features Identification Read this owner’s manual before operating the equipment. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. 1) T-Handle – Pushes and moves the spreader easily. 2) Flow Control – Controls the flow of material being spread. 3) Hopper –...
  • Page 6 CAUTION Read and follow all instructions for assembly and operation. Failure to properly assemble this equipment could result in serious injury to the user or bystanders, or cause equipment damage . PUSH SPREADER COMPONENT PARTS AND ASSEMBLY Take all parts out of the shipping crate and inspect components to ensure that there are no missing pieces before starting to assemble the push spreader.
  • Page 7 Component Parts - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly Instructions STEP 1: Installing the Wheels 1. On the left side of the axle install a wheel bushing and wheel spacer onto the axle. 2. Slide a wheel over the axle. 3. Put a Ø16 flat washer over the axle, insert the cotter pin through the hole and secure by bending. 4.
  • Page 9 STEP 2: Assembling the Support Leg 1. Position the support leg so the J-shaped end is pointing away from the wheel assembly. 2. Insert the M8x75 hex bolt through the top hole on the support leg and slide the spacer over the bolt end.
  • Page 10 STEP 3: Installing the Hopper 1. Lower the hopper over the mounting assembly, carefully line up the holes in the bottom of the hopper with the spindle in the mounting plate of the axle. 2. Use the M6 x 40 hex bolt and Ø6 flat washer to attach the hopper to the mounting assembly and secure with M6 lock nut.
  • Page 11 STEP 4: Connecting Handle to the Support Leg 1. Slide the handle tube into the top of the support leg and align the two holes. 2. Insert M6x35 hex bolts through the two holes on the support leg and tighten with the Ø6 spring washer and M6 lock nut.
  • Page 12 STEP 5: Connecting the Solid Linkage 1. Connect the solid linkage through the bottom fix plate using the Ø8 flat washer and tighten with an M8 lock nut. 2. Connect the other end of the linkage to the flow control with an Ø8 flat washer and M8 lock nut. 3.

  • Page 13: Operation Instructions

    Operation Instructions WARNING Before using the push spreader, review the instructions and safety information. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage or injury to the operator or bystanders. USING YOUR SPREADER 1. Inspect your spreader before each use. Make sure the wheels turn easily, and the gearbox moves when the spreader is pushed.
  • Page 14 Operation Instructions ADJUSTING THE FLOW 1. The handle adjusts the spreader setting. When the handle is moved to “30”, the adjustable plate is fully open, when at “0”, it is fully closed. 2. Loosen the wing nut on the Bracket and move the adjustment lever handle up or down depending on the amount of material required.
  • Page 15 Operation Instructions CAUTION 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.

  • Page 16: Spreading Instructions

    Spreading Instructions CALCULATING THE AMOUNT OF MATERIAL NEEDED To calculate the amount of fertilizer you will need to cover your lawn, divide the coverage amount listed on the label by the weight of the fertilizer bag. For example a 10lb. bag of fertilizer with coverage of 10,000 square feet will distribute 1lb.

  • Page 17: Maintenance And Storage

    PRECISION SPREADERS SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS USING YOUR SPREADER Precision spreaders are designed to spread dry, powdered or granulated, materials thinly and evenly over any reasonably smooth surface. Proceed as follows 1. Make certain that the material is dry and “free running”. If in doubt pass it through a sieve with 3mm (1/8”) mesh to remove lumps.

  • Page 18: Specification

    Specifications Load Capacity ........................125lb Spreader Type......................Broadcast Hopper Material .....................Polypropylene Hopper Dimensions ..................29.5” x 16.5” x 13.4” Overall Dimensions..................43.3” x 31.5” x 33.5” Wheel size ..........................15’’ Tyre Pressure (PSI) ......................... 25 Unit Weight .........................38.8lb - 18 -...

  • Page 19: Parts Drawing & Parts List

    Parts Drawing & Parts List - 19 -...
  • Page 20 Parts Drawing & Parts List Ref# Description Ref# Description TH164-1 Hopper TH164-29 M8x75 Hex Bolt TH164-2 Ø6 Big Flat Washer TH164-30 Spacer TH164-3 M6x40 Hex Bolt TH164-31 Fixed Crossover Tube TH164-4 R Pin TH164-32 Plastic Cap TH164-5 Bearing TH164-33 Support Tube TH164-6 Fixed Adjustable Plate TH164-34 M6x35 Hex Bolt...
  • Page 21 GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of 12 months. This does not cover the product where the fault is due to misuse, abuse, use in contravention of the instructions, or where the product has been the subject of unauthorised modifications or alterations.
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  • Page 24 To order spare parts and see the complete range of garden machinery and garden equipment from Handy, visit: www.thehandy.co.uk Spares & Support: 01793 333212 - 24 -...