Spreading Instructions - The Handy THDS Operator's Manual And Parts List

CALCULATING 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. of fertilizer every 1,000 square feet at full rate or 1/2LB. of fertilizer
every 1,000 square feet at half rate. For pre-calculated rates see Chart A (Example: 25LB. bag with
15,000 sq. ft. coverage = 1.7LB./1,000 sq. ft.). Use Chart B to find the closest spreader setting
(Example: 1.7LB./1000 sq. ft. = Spreader Setting of 12).
Weight of Bag (LBS.)
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
*
These are only estimates actual amounts may vary.
MULTI- LBS/1,000
USAGES SQ FT
FERTILIZER
GRASS
SEEDS
ICEMELT
*These are only estimates actual spreader settings and spread widths may vary depending on material.
NOTE: DO NOT USE SALT. Using salt in this spreader will damage the mechanism and shorten
the life of the machine.

SPREADING INSTRUCTIONS

Chart A - Square Foot Coverage per Bag*
5,000 SQ FT COVERAGE
1.0 LB.
2.0 LB.
3.0 LB.
4.0 LB.
5.0 LB.
6.0 LB.
7.0 LB.
8.0 LB.
9.0 LB.
10.0 LB.
Chart B - Spreader Settings/Spread Widths*
SPREADER
SETTING
1 10
2 12
14
3
4 15
5 17
18
6
7 20
8 23
25
9
10 30
LBS/1,000 SQ FT
10,000 SQ FT COVERAGE
0.5 LB.
1.0 LB.
1.5 LB.
2.0 LB.
2.5 LB.
3.0 LB.
3.5 LB.
4.0 LB.
4.5 LB.
5.0 LB.
•
SMALL MEDIUM
PARTICLE PARTICLE
SPREAD SPREAD
5-6 FT.
5-6 FT.
5-6 FT.
5-6 FT.
5-6 FT.
5-6 FT.
5-6 FT.
5-6 FT.
5-6 FT.
5-6 FT.
6
15,000 SQ FT COVERAGE
0.3 LB.
0.7 LB.
1.0 LB.
1.3 LB.
1.7 LB.
2.0 LB.
2.3 LB.
2.7 LB.
3.0 LB.
3.3 LB.
•
•
LARGE
PARTICLE
SPREAD
6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.