60L TUMBLING COMPOSTER ITEM: 95128 OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THIS MANUAL: KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR SAFETY WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ASSEMBLY, OPERATING, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PROCEDURES. WRITE THE PRODUCT’S SERIAL NUMBER ON THE BACK OF THE MANUAL NEAR THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM (OR MONTH AND YEAR OF PURCHASE IF PRODUCT HAS NO NUMBER).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in injury, property damage and may void warranty. Keep this manual for future reference. Products in this manual may vary in appearance, assembly, inclusions, specifications, description and packaging.
PARTS LIST PARTS LIST 2
ASSEMBLY 1. Assemble parts with the first. Ensure that the arrows on all parts are aligned, then secure them using 4 screws and nuts. 2. Install the next panel to the drum end panels and also to the previously installed panel using screws and nuts. 3. Install the next 2 panels. 4. Insert the inner divider into the locating grooves in the center of the installed panels. Make sure the divider stays within the grooves in the middle panels.
ASSEMBLY 5. Install the remaining panels. If required, slide the hatches into position. When fully assembled, the drum is ready to be attached to the frame. 6. Slide the frame central tube (aa) through the drum. 7. Assemble frame tubes “bb”, “cc” and “dd” together as shown. At each joint there is a spring-loaded pin. Press the pin in then joining the tubes. When correctly assembled the pin should pop out through the locating hole in the other tube. 8.
HOW TO USE YOUR COMPOSTER First, select the location to install your composter that is convenient to move materials to and from, usually close to a garden. Choose a flat surface with enough room to be able to accommodate rotation of the composter. Be sure the location has direct sunlight. The composter world best by mixing moist nitrogen rich greens with dry, carbon rich browns. A ratio of approximately 2 parts greens to 1 part brown.
HOW TO USE YOUR COMPOSTER BATCH COMPOSTING Checking the process: After 2 or 3 days, check your mix to see if it is getting hot, the beneficial organisms are multiplying and doing the job decomposing materials. Turning the composter 5-10 times every 2 or 3 days will mix the materials and keep the process active. Squeeze a handful of compost to ensure the materials are not drying out. If it feels like a damp sponge, the water level is fine, and feels dry, add a little more water. Don’t add too much.
MAINTENANCE To remove the finished compost, turn the barrel of the composter so the door is facing the ground and slide the door away from the chamber you want to empty. Make sure part of the door is still covering the unfinished side, which may not be ready to be emptied. COMPOSTING TIPS: Three rules for composting: 1. Quality materials and proper ratio of greens (Nitrogen) to browns (Carbon) approximately, two parts green to two parts brown. 2. Consistent moisture. Mix should feel like a damp sponge. 3.
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