Field FTF-CBP3PT User Manual

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basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury

OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNING:

Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other

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Model: ___ FTF-CBP3PT __ Purchase Date: _______________

Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual to
become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
This machine is designed for certain applications only. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for
issues arising from modification. We strongly recommend this machine not be modified and/or used
for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to a
particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted us to determine if it
can or should be performed on the product.

For technical questions please call 1-218-943-6296.

INTENDED USE

Planter is designed for planting larger gardens, food plots or hobby farm.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Adjustable row width from 14"-36.6"

2. 22 bushels/hopper, 32 cups/hopper, 1.75 gallons/ hopper, 1 volume bushel=1.25 cubic feet

3. Measurements of hopper: 8"x12" at top, 2"x11.5" at bottom, 8" deep

4. Ground Driven

5. 13" Pneumatic tires

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below

may result in serious injury.

CAUTION: Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this planter until they have read

this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how the planter works.

WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual

cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It must be understood by the

operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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WORK AREA

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•Keep work area clean, free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause
accidents.

•Keep children and bystanders away while operating the planter. Distractions can cause you to lose

•Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes and other mechanical hazards in your

work area, particularly those hazards below the work surface hidden from the operator’s view that may
be unintentionally contacted and may cause personal harm or property damage.

•Be alert of your surroundings. Using the planter in confined work areas may put you dangerously
close to cutting tools and rotating parts.

PERSONAL SAFETY

•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when using the planter. Do not use the
planter while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

•Use safety apparel and equipment. Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields which
comply with current national standards, or when needed, a face shield. Use as dust mask in dusty
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gloves, dust collection systems, and hearing protection when appropriate.

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PLANTER USE AND CARE

•Do not modify the planter in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific applications for which the planter
was designed.

•Always check for damaged or worn out parts before using the planter. Broken parts will affect the
planteroperation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.

•Do not exceed the planter load capacity.

•Distribute the load evenly. Uneven loads may cause the planter to tip, resulting in personal injury to

the operator or others.

•Use the planter on flat and level surfaces capable of supporting the planter and its maximum load.
Pulling or pushing a load on a slanted or uneven surface can result in loss of control.

•Storing the planter. When planter is not in use, store it in a secure place out of the reach of children.
ect it for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.

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HOBBY SEED PLANTER

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Remove the hardware packs and all parts from the cartons

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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MANUAL

PRE-ASSEMBLY:

Approximate assembly time of this product is 1 hour.
Helpful Tip: Read all instructions before starting to assemble.

WARNING: TG or Field Tuff will not be held liable for any damages,
losses or injury, due to the misapplication or misuse of this product
or for any other reason. Proper eye and hand protection must be

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2) 14mm Wrenches
(1) 24mm Wrench
(2) 19mm Wrenches

REMOVE ALL PARTS FROM CARTONS

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Layout and identify parts included in carton contents. (see carton contents)
Layout and identify parts included in the hardware pack. (see carton contents)
IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING FROM PACKAGING
Contact 1-218-943-6296 for missing hardware or instructions.

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Carton Contents

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STEP 1: Planter Assembly

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Attach the right planter assembly and hopper bracket to
the right side of the frame assembly using M10 x 85 Hex
Bolt, lock washer Ø10, flat washer as shown in Figure 1.
Repeat above procedure for the left planter assembly.

Figure 2. shows the final assembly for this step.

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