Make sure the gate control is in the closed position before filling hopper.
Determine appropriate setting for material being used by reading the suggested setting on the material’s bag AND/OR by referencing the application chart on your spreader’s control panel (Charts provided are only guidelines. Be sure to read the instructions on the bag/box of the material you’re spreading to identify accurate setting needed)
Remove wing nut and slide indicator to desired setting. Tighten wing nut completely.
To begin spreading, start walking (about 3mph pace) and pull the gate control towards you to open gate
To stop spreading simply push the gate control into the closed position.
I have this Chapin 8000A 65 - Pound Lawn Spreader. how does it spread the product?
Is it supposed to spread the material out the back (toward me as I walk)? Every walk behind broadcast spreader I've seen spreads material out in front of the spreader.
What setting on the Chapin 8000A 65 - Pound Lawn Spreader do I use to apply 6\10 pounds per 100 square foot?
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The manufacturer of the product you are applying will supply the settings on the specific product label packaging. If your specifici spreader is not listed, then you will need to calibrate your spre…
The manufacturer of the product you are applying will supply the settings on the specific product label packaging. If your specifici spreader is not listed, then you will need to calibrate your spreader to determine the proper setting for the application.
View our How to Determine Spreader Settings Video for a short tutorial on this process.Â