The Handy THDS Installation and maintenance instructions

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OPERATOR’S MANUALAND PARTS LIST
THE HANDY 60lb DROP SPREADER - THDS
Spares & Support: 01793 333212
www.thehandy.co.uk
Before use please read & understand this manual, paying particular
attention to the safety instructions.
13‐04‐2012

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
1.HELPFUL HINTS:
READ THE DIRECTIONS BEFOREASSEMBLY
WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, READ THE DIRECTIONSAGAIN
Your spreader is designed to be pushed at three miles per hour, which is a brisk walking
speed. Slower or faster speeds will change the spread patterns. Wet fertilizer will also
change the spread pattern and flow rate. Clean your spreader thoroughly after each use.
2.Remove and identify loose parts from carton and bag.
SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity: 60lb
Dimension of Hopper: 600x295x230MM
Length of Handle: 870MM
Wheel Diameter: 12”
Pol
y
Wheel

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3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
1. As per Pic. 1, insert a Flat Washer Ø12, a Bushing and a Poly Wheel onto one end of the Wheel
Axle. Then place a Flat Washer Ø12 onto the Wheel Axle and insert a Cotter Pin Ø3X30 into the Ø3
hole on the Wheel Axle and bend to lock it.
2. Insert a Flat Washer Ø12, a Bushing, a Poly Wheel at the other end of the wheel axle. Then place
a Flat Washer Ø12 onto the Wheel Axle. Turn the wheel until the Ø5 hole on the wheel is in-line with
the Ø5 hole on the wheel axle, insert the Cotter Pin Ø5X45 and bend to lock it.
STEP 2
1. As per Pic. 3, insert two Hex Bolts M6X35 with Big Flat Washers Ø6 through the inner hopper and
a leg, then lock using two Wing Nuts M6. Tighten the nuts.
2. Repeat to assemble the other leg. See Pic.4.

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STEP 3
1. As per Pic.5, place a Connect Pole onto the top of the leg and lock with a Carriage Bolt M6X35
and a Wing Nut M6.
2. Repeat to assemble the other Connect Pole. See Pic. 6.
STEP 4
1. As per Pic.7, attach the Handle with the Connect Pole, lock using a Hex Bolt M6X30 and a Wing
Nut M6 on the left.
2. On the right, insert the Adjustable Wire into the hole in the Index Plate, then attach the Index
Plate onto the Handle and Connect Pole using two Hex Bolts M6x30, one Lock Nut M6 and one
Wing Nut M6.
3. Insert the Wire Clip Bottom Plate onto the Connect Pole using a Hex bolt M6x30 and a Lock Nut
M6.
4. Fix the Wire Clip Plate to the Adjustable Wire and Wire Clip Bottom Plate using a Screw M5x10
and Lock Nut M5. See pic. 8.

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ADJUSTING METHOD

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SPREADING INSTRUCTIONS
CALCULATING AMOUNT OF MATERIAL NEEDED
To calculate the amount of fertilizer you will need to cover your lawn, divide the coverage amount listed
on the label by the weight of the fertilizer bag. For example a 10LB. bag of fertilizer with coverage of
10,000 square feet will distribute 1LB. of fertilizer every 1,000 square feet at full rate or 1/2LB. of fertilizer
every 1,000 square feet at half rate. For pre-calculated rates see Chart A (Example: 25LB. bag with
15,000 sq. ft. coverage = 1.7LB./1,000 sq. ft.). Use Chart B to find the closest spreader setting
(Example: 1.7LB./1000 sq. ft. = Spreader Setting of 12).
Chart A - Square Foot Coverage per Bag*
LBS/1,000 SQ FT
Weight of Bag (LBS.) 5,000 SQ FT COVERAGE 10,000 SQ FT COVERAGE 15,000 SQ FT COVERAGE
5 1.0 LB. 0.5 LB. 0.3 LB.
10 2.0 LB. 1.0 LB. 0.7 LB.
15 3.0 LB. 1.5 LB. 1.0 LB.
20 4.0 LB. 2.0 LB. 1.3 LB.
25 5.0 LB. 2.5 LB. 1.7 LB.
30 6.0 LB. 3.0 LB. 2.0 LB.
35 7.0 LB. 3.5 LB. 2.3 LB.
40 8.0 LB. 4.0 LB. 2.7 LB.
45 9.0 LB. 4.5 LB. 3.0 LB.
50 10.0 LB. 5.0 LB. 3.3 LB.
*These are only estimates actual amounts may vary.
Chart B - Spreader Settings/Spread Widths*
MULTI-
USAGES LBS/1,000 SQ FT SPREADER SETTING
•
SMALL
PARTICLE
SPREAD
•
MEDIUM
PARTICLE
SPREAD
•
LARGE
PARTICLE
SPREAD
1 10 5-6 FT. 6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
2 12 5-6 FT. 6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
3 14 5-6 FT. 6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
4 15 5-6 FT. 6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
5 17 5-6 FT. 6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
6 18 5-6 FT. 6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
7 20 5-6 FT. 6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
8 23 5-6 FT. 6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
9 25 5-6 FT. 6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
FERTILIZER
GRASS
SEEDS
ICEMELT
10 30 5-6 FT. 6-9 FT. 9-12 FT.
*These are only estimates actual spreader settings and spread widths may vary depending on material.
NOTE: DO NOT USE SALT. Using salt in this spreader will damage the mechanism and shorten
the life of the machine.

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PARTS DRAWING

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PARTS LIST
Ref# Description Qty Ref# Description Qty
1 Screw M5x6 8 21 Screw M5X10 2
2 Scratch Board 2 22 Index Plate Assembly 1
3 Wheel Axle 1 23 Cotter Pin Ø5X45 1
4 Hex Bolt M6X35 5 24 Nylon Lock Nut M6 4
5 Big Flat Washer Ø6 6 25 Wire Lock -1 1
6 Hopper 1 26 Wire Lock -2 1
7 Axle Bushing 2 27 Screw ST.4.8x20 1
8 Flat Washer Ø12 3 28 Carriage Bolt M6X25 1
9 Poly Wheel 2 29 Outer Teeth Washer Ø8 1
10 Cotter Pin Ø3X30 1 30 Spacer 1
11 Bushing 2 31 Adjustable Handle A 1
12 Rotating Door Assembly 1 32 Adjustable Handle B 1
13 Handle 1 33 Screw ST.4.2x18 1
14 Hex Bolt M6X30 4 34 Adjustable Handle Rod 1
15 Connect Pole 2 35 Nylon Washer 1
16 Carriage Bolt M6X35 2 36 Nylon Lock Nut M5 2
17 End Cap 4 37 Lock Washer Ø6 1
18 Support Leg 2 38 Wire Clip plate 1
19 Wing Nut 9 39 Wire Clip Bottom Plate 1
20 Adjustable Wire 1

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