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Operation – Shindaiwa HomePro 41RS Broadcast User Manual

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OPERATION

Check the product package for the rate

1.

setting, and recommended swath width. Turn

the spreader off by pushing the control knob

in. Rotate the rate cam to the proper setting.

Always fill the spreader on the driveway

2.

or sidewalk-not on the lawn. Make sure

spreader is in the “OFF” position. Empty

after each use.

Start spreader moving, then open

3.

spreader by pushing the thumb release to

the “ON” position. Always push spreader,

never pull. Push knob down to close

spreader.

Hold handle so top of spreader is level.

4.

Tipping the spreader too far can cause

uneven spreading.

The settings and swath widths on the product

5.

label are recommended starting points. Always

check the delivery rate and pattern on a small

area before treating a large area. Actual deliv-

ery rate can vary due to weather conditions,

operating variables, and condition of the product

being applied. See “HOW TO DETERMINE

SPREADER SETTING AND SWATH WIDTH”

for details.

Push spreader 3 1/2 m.p.h. (26 feet in 5

6.

seconds) for full 8’ to 10’ spread pattern

when applying fertilizer products. Apply

header strips at each end of area to be

treated then space trips across the area

as shown.

Push spreader at 2 1/2 mph (18 feet in 5

7.

seconds) to reduce width of spread when

applying ice melt products to sidewalks.

Empty spreader after each use. Return

8.

leftover material to its original container.

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