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5. OPeRATION
5.1
USING The SPReADeR. (refer to fig.6)
r WARNING! Do not use the spreader on windy days when
spreading grass seed or herbicides .
r WARNING! Follow the fertiliser/material manufacturers
recommended coverage for each product . Over coverage
could result in damage to lawns etc. and contamination of
the area.
5.2
the spreader is designed for a variety of horticultural agents
including grit, seed, salt, and weed killer . Materials such as
powder, manure, top soil, gravel and mulch have the wrong
physical characteristics and should not be used with the
spreader .
5.3
Inspect the spreader before each use . Repair or replace any
damaged parts and check that the spreader is functioning
correctly .
5.4
Make sure the 'R' pin (16) is installed at the top of the gear
shaft within the hopper before using the spreader .
5.5
Before filling the hopper ensure that the flow control lever is in
the '0' position, i .e . the flow control plate must be closed .
5.6
Determine the approximate square footage of the area to be
covered and estimate the amount of material required by
referring to the manufacturers instructions . Break up any lumpy
fertiliser as you fill the hopper .
5.7
Always start walking prior to opening the flow control plate .
5.8
Every time you are ready to stop, or turn to make a new pass,
close the flow control plate to stop dispensing the material and
continue one more stride . this reduces waste and avoids
damaging a lawn with over saturated product coverage .
5.9
If spreading material is accidentally deposited too heavily in
a small area, soak the area with a garden hose or sprinkler to
prevent burning of the lawn .
5.10 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 .
5.11 Keep the impeller plate horizontal when operating the spreader .
tilting the spreader will result in uneven coverage .
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5.12 to ensure consistent coverage, make sure each broadcast
pattern slightly overlaps the previous one .
5.13 Make sure that any broadcast material does not come into
contact with trees, shrubs and flowers that could be harmed by
the material .
5.14 cAlcUlATING The AMOUNT OF MATeRIAl NeeDeD.
(refer to charts 'A' & 'B')
to calculate the amount of material needed e .g lawn fertiliser,
divide the coverage stated on the packaging by the weight of
the fertiliser bag . For example, a 10lb bag of fertiliser with a
coverage of 10,0000 sq . ft . will distribute 1lb of fertiliser every
1,000 sq .ft . at full rate or 1/2lb . of fertiliser every 1,000 sq . ft . at
half rate .
5.15 For pre-calculated rates see chart 'A' (Example: A 25lb bag
with a 15,000 sq . ft . coverage requires 1 .7lb of fertiliser per
1,000 sq .ft .
5.16 use chart 'B' to find the closest spreader setting . For example,
1 .7lb per 1000 sq .ft . = spreader setting 8)
6. MAINTeNANce
6.1
After each use clean material out of hopper .
6 .1 .1 Rinse/dry inside and outside of spreader after each use .
6 .1 .2 Before operating make sure that the tyres are inflated to the
correct pressure i .e . 30psi .
6 .1 .3 Periodically check all fastenings are tight .
6 .1 .4 Annually clean and lightly lubricate parts .
6 .1 .5 touch up all scratched or worn painted metal surfaces .
6 .1 .6 to avoid damaging the spreader never exceed the rated load
capacity of 57kg .
6.2
STORAGe.
6 .2 .1 Before storing ensure that the spreader is clean and dry .
6 .2 .2 Store indoors or in a protected area during severe weather and
in the winter months .
6 .2 .3 never allow material to stay in the hopper for extended periods
of time .
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Issue: 2(SP)- 10/09/15
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