Craftsman 486.1994 User manual

Owner's Manual
I::RAFTSMAN+
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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•Safety
•Assembly
•Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, 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.
1. Do not allow anyone to operate the spreader without
proper instructions.
2. Do not permit children to operate the spreader.
3. Wear eye and hand protection when handling and
when applying lawn or garden chemicals.
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 instructions as
outlined in this manual.
FLOW CONTROL LEVER
ADJUSTABLE
!
WING NUT
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.
6_ Slide the Adjustable Stop to the desired setting.
7. Start the spreader in motion, then move the control lever
forward against the adjustable stop to begin spreading.
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.
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 4 feet from any area you
do not wish to spread.
IMPORTANT: Be careful when using spreader around
ornamental plants because weed controls can damage
these plants.
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 SPREADER
1. Pivot the handle up into the operating position and
tighten the two wing nuts.
2. This unit will cover a 4 to 8 foot wide area depending
on the material used and walking the speed of user.
MAINTENANCE
1. Always empty spreader after each use, storing left-
over material in it's original bag.
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 71-1994 PARTS LIST
Item No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Part No. Description
47994BLK
47984
44663
47983
48934
47113
44486
45165
47141
49447
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
Item No.
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
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Part No. Description
49336 Flow Control Stop
48000 Brace, Leg Plastic (2)
46503 Wheel
48865 Drive Wheel
64266 Axle/Impeller Assembly
47124 Impeller (Included in #64266)
47134 Pin, Hair Cotter (2)
47985 Handle Tube
46557 Push Nut, 1/2" (2)
48264 Foam Grip
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