How to Guide
USING YOUR SPREADER:
Settings are made by pressing down on the Calibration Indicator
button and setting to the desired number on the Control Cable
Assembly (See Photo).
TO OPEN SLIDE PLATE: Push the Control Lever forward until it
stops against the button.
TO CLOSE SLIDE PLATE: Pull the Control Lever fully back toward
yourself.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS:
AFTER EACH USE: Wash unit thoroughly and let dry.
CAUTION: Care must be taken with any weed killer, pesticide or
combination product. They can be harmful to other plant life in
the yard.
TIPS:
* Always follow directions indicated on this instruction sheet.
* Never apply a lawn care product by hand.
* Walk at a steady pace to ensure even application through-
out the lawn. The faster you walk, the thinner the coverage.
* To avoid gaps and streaks, first spread the border of lawn
and then fill in center with uniform parallel passes.
* For best results, apply in two passes, using a crisscross
pattern and 1/2 of setting number given below.
* All fertilizers should be watered in after application.
* In case of accidental over application, increase watering.
General Instructions for properly setting your Spreader
1. Use the settings under “Standard Settings” Section for most
applications by figuring lbs. per 1000 square feet.
2. These numbers are for a one pass application.
3. A two pass application is recommended, using a crisscross
pattern. If using this method, use half the setting number
given.
4.There are too many variables involved with setting any
spreader to perfectly grade the settings. Differences will
exist between fertilizers, even if they are the same brand
and type.
5. If you think too much is being applied, cut down your setting.
The antidote for too much fertilizer is water.
6. Close Spreader at the end of each pass. Open again at the
start of your next pass.
7. Gravity and motion are critical forces influencing the Spreader.
The faster you walk, the thinner the coverage.
The following settings can be used to apply products not found in the application chart. These
are general information settings intended to be used as references.
Fertilizer
Pounds Per
1000 sq. Ft.
2.5
3
3.5
4
Setting
Broadcast
Spreaders
4
5
5.5
6
Insecticide
(Diazinon)
2
Setting
Broadcast
3.5
Grass Seed
Blue Grass
Bent Grass
Fine Mixture
Coarse Seed
(Rye, Fescue
Bermuda)
Setting
3
3
10
10
Calibration Indicator
Button
Setting
Numbers
Control
Lever
10-6-4 Weed & Feed
18-22-6 Starter Winterizer
20-10-5 Turf Food
22-3-11 Crabgrass Preventer Plus
25-3-3 Weed 7 Feed 2/Triamine
26-3-3 Turf Food
Agway
Greenlawn 29-2- 4 Team
Greenlawn Weed & Feed 31-3-5
Starter 13-25-12
Greenlawn 32-3-5 4 Win
Stage 1 New Seeding 11-23-10
Stage 1 Team 22-4-10
Stage 2 Weed & Feed 27-4-6
Stage 3 Fertilizer with Insect Control 25-3-3
Stage 4 Fall 25-3-13
Greenlawn Fall Weed & Feed 24-5-14
Fall 26-3-13
Spring Crabgrass Team
Lawn Weed Control Timec
All Season, Farmers Seed & Nursery, Howard Johnsons, Atwoods, Gold Kist, Lawn Groom, Bachman
Nursery, Grand Prize, Loveland Lawns, Barzen Seed, Gravinas Nursery, Nursery Pro,Green Charm, Quality
Farm & Fleet, Coast to Coast, Green Spot, Shur Green, Colonial Garden,Greenbrier, Super America,
Duckwall - Alco, Gurneys, Supreme Brand, Farm & Home, Hardware Hank, Surety
4.5
3.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
3 / 4
3
3.5
3
3 / 2
3 / 3.5
3
3.5
3.5
3
3.5
3 / 3.5 / 4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3 / 4.5
3
4
3
3.5 / 1.75
3 / 4.5
3.2
2
3.6
3.2
3.8
1.75 / 2.25 / 3.5
2
Brand
Setting
Pounds per
1000 Sq. Ft.
BROADCAST SPREADER APPLICATION CHART
STANDARD SETTINGS
How To Measure Lawn Application Total
To calculate how many pounds of fertilizer to put down, you first need to read on the fertilizer bag how many
square feet the fertilizer will cover. For example: you have purchased a bag of fertilizer that states it will cover
15,000 square feet, and weighs 46.56 pounds. To figure coverage simply divide the bag weight by the
suggested coverage to get how many pounds per square feet. This example would be
46.56 / 15,000 = .003104 pounds per square feet. To convert up to 1,000 square feet simply multiply .003104
by 1,000 to equal 3.104 pounds. CAUTION: These settings are intended for reference only. As there are many
variables involved with setting any spreader; including physical composition of the material being applied,
walking speed and terrain; settings may have to be adjusted. Because of these conditions, Precision Products,
Inc. makes no warranty as to the uniformity of coverage actually obtained from the settings listed.
CALCULATING POUNDS PER 1,000 SQUARE FEET
_____________Length
x _____________Width
= _____________Total Sq. Ft.
- _____________Non-Lawn Areas (House, Drive etc.)
= _____________Total Sq. Ft. Coverage
To Be Treated.
House
Drive
Width
Length
Spread Diagram
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