Product Manual

OPERATING THE SPREADER
Before using the spreader read and understand all aspects of this operators manual.
PREPARATION
CAUTION – Sweep area clear of foreign objects or obstacles that could cause personal injury. Keep other persons and
animals out of area to be spread.
SPREADER LOADING
Your spreader will come equipped with a cover that will protect your de-icing material from rain or snow; this can be
removed simply by detaching the holding clamps on the sides of the hopper.
WARNING – Do not overload vehicle. Below is a chart to calculate weight of materials.
MATERIAL WEIGHT PER CUBIC FT.
Rock Salt 35-40 lbs.
Coarse Sand 85-90 lbs.
WARNING – NEVER leave materials in hopper for long periods of time as de-icing materials will attract atmospheric moisture
and may clump together.
Always replace cover after filling to prevent saturation of material from snow or rain.
OPERATING THE SPREADER
The controller is equipped with: on/off switch, lighted dial, rotary speed control, and a blast switch.
To start spreader, be sure vehicle is running to prevent battery from wearing down, flip the switch from off to on. The spreader
will power up to full power for approx. one second then drop to wherever the dial has the speed set at. Spreader switch must be
flipped to the off position when vehicle is turned off to prevent the vehicle battery from wearing down.
Adjust the speed of the unit by rotating the dial clockwise for faster and counterclockwise for slower.
The burst switch is a momentary full power override, use this of you require a heavier pass in certain areas.
If there are any problems while operating the spreader refer to the troubleshooting guide on page 8.
SPREADING HINTS
Never exceed 10 M.P.H. when spreading.
For a wider pass, increase spinner speed.
For a heavier pass, drive more slowly.
Never operate spreader around people and calculate spread pattern around vegetation.
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