Agri-Fab 45-03121, 48619712 Owner’s Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

NOTICE D'UTILISATION

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Modelo No.

Mod_te No.

486,19712

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PRINTED IN MEXICO FORM NO, 49448 (12/04)

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The following safety precautions are suggested. This
broadcast spreader is designed, engineered and tested to

offer reasonably safe and effective service, provided it is
operated instrict accordance with these instructions. Failure
to do so may result in personal injury. Always observe the

rules of safe operation.

1. Do not allow anyone to operate the spreader without
proper instructions.

2. Do not permit children to operate the spreader.

3. Wear eye and hand protection when handling and when
applying lawn or garden chemicals.

4. Read the labe! instructions and cautions for handling
and applying the chemicals purchased for spreading.

5. Keep a!I nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure equipment
is in safe working condition.

6. Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as
outlined in this manual.

FLOW CONTROL LEVER

ADJUSTABLE STOP

3. Check the listing on the material package or in the
Recommended Spreader Settings instruction sheet for

the proper spreader setting and application rate.

4. Before filling the spreader, push the contro! lever to the
"OFF" position.

5. Move spreader onto a flat surface - either a walk or a

driveway - and fill.

6 Slide the Adjustable Stop to the desired setting.

7. Start the spreader in motion, then move the control

lever forward against the adjustable stop to begin
spreading.

NOTE: Always place control lever in the "OFF" position
while filling spreader and when stopping or turning toprevent
excess fertilizer from being released.

APPLICATION TIPS

1. Toavoid misses or striping, make each pass about 5 feet

from the previous one so some overlapping of spread
pattern does occur.

2. For easiest application, spread across the shortest edges
of lawn first, making two "header" strips for a turning
area, and then spreading between the header strips.
See figure 1.

3. If lawn isodd shaped, spread a borderaround the edges
and then spread between the border. See figure 2.

4. Keep wheel approximately 4 feet from any area you do
not wish to spread.

IMPORTANT: Be careful when using spreader around
ornamental plants because weed controls can damage
these plants.

WING NUT

ADJUSTING THE FLOW RATE SETTING

1. Loosen the wing nut that fastens the contro! to the
handle.

2. Slide the Adjustable stop to the desired setting and
retighten the wing nut.

HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER

1. Pivot the handle up into the operating position and tighten 2.
the two wing nuts. 3.

2. This unit will cover a 4 to 8 foot wide area depending on 4.
the materia! used and walking the speed of user.

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Always empty spreader after each use, storing leftover
material in it's original bag.

Wash the spreader and dry thoroughly after each use.
Apply a few drops of oi! to all moving parts.
Tighten al! nuts and screws before each use.