User manual SPYKER 80

[. . . ] Small errors in travel are forgiven and do not show. WARNING: When spreading products containing herbicides, exercise extreme caution with respect to careless spreading and to wind-drift. CONTACT OF SOME PRODUCTS ON SOME PLANTS CAN BE FATAL. If a dial setting is not found, use the size and weight comparison table found on the back page. Determine a dial setting on the low side. If the setting proves to be too low, cover the area more than one time. [. . . ] The hand cast method of seeding was a limited factor in growing field crops that were hand seeded. Mechanized casting came into being in 1868 when Samuel Speicher invented the Hand Crank "Cyclone" Seeder. The seed sower was a breakthrough in field seeding. It was hailed as a major advancement in agricultural implements. Paul Speicher put the hand crank seeder on wheels in 1955. This development ushered in a new era in spreading and spreading products. New products and product forms adapted to broadcast spreading were developed. In 1988 a new dimension was added to broadcast spreading SPREAD PATTERN CONTROL - a dead center spread pattern equalizer. Spyker's Accuway® spread pattern equalizer solves a complicated problem with a fundamental patented solution. Did You Know? Header Broadcast Spreading 3' 6' 6' Header · Left over fertilizer can be spread under trees and other high feeding areas without showing "edge of spread" lines. 8 9 Did You Know? Grass Seed Spreading Chart Dial settings are approximate only. Spreading at one half rate in cross directions is usually recommended. Manufacturer's Bag Rate Micro-Dial Settings Full Rate Once over Half rate Twice over Spread Width (In feet based on brisk walking) 4 4 4 4 4 4 2. 25 2. 5 2. 75 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 3. 75 4. 0 4. 25 7 7 7 Granule Size - Dial Setting Guide Dial settings are approximate only. Product Fine Pellets Mixed Fine Pellets Small Pellets Lbs. Ft. 1 2 3 2 4 6 2 4 6 1 2 3 2 4 6 2 4 6 2 4 6 Full Rate 3. 6 4. 0 4. 2 3. 7 4. 7 5. 2 3 4. 2 4. 5 3. 5 4. 2 4. 7 3. 5 4. 2 5. 2 3. 5 4. 2 5. 2 3. 8 4. 9 5. 9 Half Rate 3. 1 3. 5 3. 7 3. 2 4. 1 4. 5 2. 2 3. 7 4 3 3. 7 4 3 3. 8 4. 5 3 3. 8 4. 5 3. 3 4. 1 4. 9 Manufacturer and Product Bent Grass or Red Top Bag Weight 0. 5# 1# 2# 0. 5# 1# 2# 2# 3# 4# 2# 4# 6# 2# 4# 6# 4 oz. Coverage 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1. 25 2. 0 2. 5 2. 5 3. 0 3. 5 2. 75 3. 0 3. 25 6. 0 7. 0 7. 0 6. 0 7. 0 7. 75 1. 9 2. 1 2. 5 4. 5 4. 75 5. 0 Nitrogen Pellets Med. Pellets Large Heavy Pellets Park, Merion, Delta, or Kentucky Bluegrass Hulled Bermuda Mixtures including coarse seeds Rye Grasses or Tall Fescue Dichondra Pensacola Bahia Operating Instructions Read Before Using Model 80 The Mulch-n-More Model 80 series all operate basically the same. All Model 80 spreaders have solid stainless axle, metal drive gears and welded frames making this the most durable, long lasting ground driven spreader on the market today. The following is a description of Mulch-n-More Model 80 series operating instructions. . . All units come standard with a regular spinner blade for spreading seed, fertilizer, granular chemical products and other lower rate granular products. THERE'S MORE TO A SPREADER THAN MEETS THE EYE ­­­ LOTS MORE Spreadability Dial-a-matic regulator ensures exact spread rate. Accuway® Spread Pattern Equalizer assures exact placement of the spread pattern - Bull's Eye - dead to the center of the spreader. All products - All spreading conditions. Skewing is eliminated. Durability Model 80 spreaders will survive use and abuse. Welded steel construction is double braced, finished in baked on powder coated enamel. Generous use of highest quality stainless steel. There are a variety of optional attachments for the Model 80. . . [. . . ] The upper hole is for the regular spinner blade, the lower hole is for the Mulch Basket. 12 13 Warranty Notes ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This is warranted to the original purchaser only. Spyker will replace parts with defects in materials or workmanship, for a period of one year from the date of purchase. *For Spyker Spreaders LLC, products employing metal gear systems, pinion and bevel, these metal gears, only, not inclusive of any other parts or materials, are warranted for the life of the spreader, not to be used for replacement or repair past original purchase. [. . . ]