Owner's Manual
I::RAFTSMAN
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BROADCAST
SPREADER
Model No. 486.1994
CAUTION:
Before using this product,
read this manual and follow
all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
IMPORTANT
- READ THIS FIRST!!!
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Sears,
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Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
to your home.
IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED
IN MEXICO
FORM
NO. 49586
(11/04)
RULES
FOR SAFE OPERATION
The following safety precautions are suggested. This
broadcast spreader is designed, engineered and tested
to offer reasonably safe and effective service, provided it
is operated in strict accordance with these instructions.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury. Always
observe the rules of safe operation.
3. Check the listing on the material package or in the
Recommended Spreader Settings instruction sheet
for the proper spreader setting and application rate.
4.
Before filling the spreader, push the control lever to the
"OFF" position.
5.
Move spreader onto a flat surface - either a walk or a
driveway - and fill.
1. Do not allow anyone to operate the spreader without
proper instructions.
6_ Slide the Adjustable Stop to the desired setting.
2. Do not permit children to operate the spreader.
7. Start the spreader in motion, then move the control lever
forward against the adjustable stop to begin spreading.
3. Wear eye and hand protection when handling
when applying lawn or garden chemicals.
and
4. Read the label instructions and cautions for handling
and applying the chemicals purchased for spreading.
5. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
equipment is in safe working condition.
6. Follow maintenance and lubrication
outlined in this manual.
instructions
as
NOTE: Always place control lever in the "OFF" position
while filling spreader and when stopping or turning to
prevent excess fertilizer from being released.
APPLICATION
TIPS
1. To avoid misses or striping, make each pass about 5
feet from the previous one so some overlapping of
spread pattern does occur.
2. For easiest application, spread across the shortest
edges of lawn first, making two "header" strips for a
turning area, and then spreading between the header
strips. See figure 1.
FLOW CONTROL LEVER
ADJUSTABLE
3. If lawn is odd shaped, spread a border around the
edges and then spread between the border. See
figure 2.
4. Keep wheel approximately
do not wish to spread.
4 feet from any area you
IMPORTANT:
Be careful when using spreader around
ornamental plants because weed controls can damage
these plants.
WING NUT
ADJUSTING
THE FLOW
RATE SETTING
1. Loosen the wing nut that fastens the control to the
handle.
2. Slide the Adjustable stop to the desired setting and
retighten the wing nut.
HOW TO USE YOUR
1. Always empty spreader after each use, storing leftover material in it's original bag.
SPREADER
1. Pivot the handle up into the operating
tighten the two wing nuts.
MAINTENANCE
position and
2. This unit will cover a 4 to 8 foot wide area depending
on the material used and walking the speed of user.
2. Wash the spreader and dry thoroughly after each use.
3. Apply a few drops of oil to all moving parts.
4. Tighten all nuts and screws before each use.
MODEL
Item No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Part No.
47994BLK
47984
44663
47983
48934
47113
44486
45165
47141
49447
71-1994
PARTS
Item No.
Description
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
2O
Hopper
Leg, Plastic (2)
Push Nut/Hub Cap (2)
Flow Slide
Agitator, Hairpin
Washer, Flat .22" x .78" (4)
Screw, Hex Head #12 x 3/4" (8)
Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 2" (3)
Wing Nut, Nylon 1/4-20 (3)
Control Cable Assembly
LIST
Part No.
Description
49336
48000
46503
48865
Flow Control Stop
Brace, Leg Plastic (2)
Wheel
Drive Wheel
64266
47124
47134
47985
Axle/Impeller Assembly
Impeller (Included in #64266)
Pin, Hair Cotter (2)
Handle Tube
46557
48264
Push Nut, 1/2" (2)
Foam Grip
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