The Handy THS80 Installation and maintenance instructions

OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND PARTS LIST
80lb Spreader - THS80
Spares & Support: 01793 333212
www.thehandy.co.uk
Before use please read & understand this manual, paying particular
attention to the safety instructions.
23/05/2011

1. HELPFUL HINTS: READ THE DIRECTIONS BEFORE ASSEMBLY
WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, READ THE DIRECTIONS AGAIN
• If your spreader does not spread evenly, be sure the FRONT on the gear box points to
the front of the spreader. The impeller must turn clockwise. Reversing the gear box will
cause the impeller to turn counter clockwise. Clean the impeller plate after each use.
Fertilizer stuck on the impeller blades will cause uneven spreading.
• 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. Wash between the shut off plate and bottom of the hopper.
•Gears are permanently lubricated at the factory. Do not open the gear box or dirt may
enter.
2. Remove and identify loose parts from carton and bag.
Bolt 1'v16x65
4PCS
Bolt 1'v16x40
6F'CS
Bolt 1'v1~)x4~)
1PC
Round Head
Bolt 1'v14x20
1PC
Lock Nut 1'v16
SPCS
Flat Washer06
4PCS
Lock Nut MS
1PC
Big Flat
W2.sher 016
1PC
Axle End
Cover 2PCS
Inner" Axle
Bushing
2PCS
R Pin
1PC
Impeller
1PC Fixing
Roe!
1PC
Wheel
Assembly
Frame
2PCS (1PAIR)
Tire 2PCS
Handle Assembly
1PC Support
LeeJ
1PC
C;C1r Box & ;\xle
lPC
Hopper
1PC

STEP 1: Install impeller onto the Gear Box &Axle Assembly. Insert Screw M4x20 through
impeller then through Gear Box Axle.
Impell.er
Bolt
M4x20
i
IGear Box & Axl e
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Install impeller
onto the Gear Box
& Axle Assemble.
Insert Screw
M4x20 through
impell.er then
through
Gear Box
Axle.
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STEP 2: Attach the Wheel Assembly Frame on each side of the Gear Box Axle and Fixing
Connecting Rod, insert two bolts M6x40 into the Fixing Connecting Rod through Wheel
Assembly Frame. Make sure the hole on Axle of Gear Box is on the right side when assembly as
shown. Attach Wheel Assembly Frames and Support Leg onto Hopper using bolts M6x65, nuts
M6 and Flat Washers
06. Note: The bolts and nuts needn't be tightened yet.
Connect two wheel frames
with tile axle using bolts M6x40
and flat washers 06.
Hopper
Flat \li1ashGr
-.··.-.Llolt v16x65
Left V\lheel
bly I-r",n-lO
Gear Box
Bolt
rv16x40
Ri9ht \1"th DC)I
Assembty .... rr)n'C'.
Make sure the hole on axle of Gear
Box is to be on this side when
assembly.
Bolt
iv16x/l0

STEP 3: Insert Inner Axle Bushing into OuterAxle Bushing and make sure they are tight neatly.
Install right Tire Assembly to right Axle using bolt M5x45 and lock nut M5, and then install the
Cap onto right Axle using a wooden or rubber hammer. Now install left Tire Assembly to left Axle,
put a flat washer
016 and install the Cap onto left Axle using a wooden or rubber hammer.
Bushing and make sum they am tight property.
Cap
Inner Axle
Bushing
H opper Assembly
~;15
Lock Nut
Bolt lv15x45
Attach right Tire Assembly
to right Axle using Bolt r,;15x45
and Lock Nut :\115. Install the Cap onto
Axto using a wooden
or ru hammer.
6
Axle End
Cap
Inner Axle Bushing
Install the Cap onto
Axle using awooden
or rubber hammer.
<~'''.<'':'", •.
Flat \f'\/asher

STEP 4: Insert Upper Handle into the Support Leg and tighten using bolts M6x40 and Lock
Nuts M6. NOW GO BACK AND TIGHTEN ALL NUTS AND BOLTS STARTING WITH FIRST
STEP. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
Handle
Bolt
IVIO, )\,+U
Hopper Assembl y

P 5: (1) Insert the Steel Wire head of control cable into the small hole on Gauge and Lever
Assembly. (2)Release two bolts M5x10 and nuts on Press Plate. (3) Put the Plastic Tube into the
slot of Press Plate. (4). Tighten two bolts M5x10 and nuts again.
Insert the .Stce:1 \jviro head of
Control Cable into the: small hole) on
C3augo and Lover ;\ssombly.
Put th laslic
TUfX: into the slot
P!(J10.
In
se Pin

STEP 6: AD JUSTMENTS . When you have finished all above steps, and if you find the three
big holes at the bo tt om of hopper just match the three ho les of adjustable plate. You don't
need to do the fo llowing steps . If th ey do n ot matc hneatly, you may need to do the
follow ing s teps . (1)Release two bolts M5x10 on clamp as shown. (2). Push the handle to the
lowest position <downwards>, use your hand to adjust the adjustable plate so as to make sure
three big holes at the bottom of hopper just match the threes holes of adjustable plate neatly. (3).
And then tighten the bolts and nuts on clamp again .
To
op erate th is spr eader, push the hand le to the top pos it ion (upwards). You may move
the po sit ion of Wing nut on Gauge & Lev er to adjust the spacer on the three holes
between the h opp er and the adjustable plate as per yo ur req uirements when spreading.
rV love the position of this nut could adjust
tile s pace r of three holes between hopper
and adjustable plate as per y our need
2.
Pus h the handle to the lowest when spreading. .
position-cdownwards>, use you r hand to
adjust the adjustable plate so as to make
sure three big holes at the bottom of
hopper just match the threes holes of
adjustable plate neatly. I
To operate this spreader. push
til e handle to the top position.
1.Release these
two bolts.
3.Tighten these
two bolts
again.
Irnpeller must be turning
in this direction when
push forward.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before filling the hopper, become familiar with the operation of this spreader.
• Check the proper setting for the material to be used in the RATE SETTING CHART
included with this spreader.
• Move the stop bolt on the rate gauge assembly to the proper setting.
• While pushing the spreader forward, pull the control lever back to the stop bolt.
• Before you stop moving, push the lever forwards to close the flow holes.
• When finished, empty any remaining material from the hopper.
• Thoroughly wash the spreader and allow it to dry before storing. No oiling is necessary.
• Remove the agitator when using Rock Salt to prevent gearbox damage.

PRECISION SPREADERS
SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR UK MATERIALS
USING YOUR SPREADER
Precision spreaders are designed to spread dry, powdered or granulated, materials thinly and evenly over any
reasonably smooth surface.
Proceed as follows
1. Make certain that the material is dry and “free running”. If in doubt pass it through a sieve with 3mm (1/8”)
mesh to remove lumps.
2. Set rate-setting dial to No2.
3. Fill the hopper approximately ¾ full.
4. Push the spreader forward and open feed gate (push knob down) whilst in motion. If spread is uneven or
inadequate pull up lever and re-set micro-dial to a higher number. Repeat until satisfactory distribution is
obtained.
N.B. ALWAYS MOVE OFF BEFORE OPENING FEED-GATE.ALWAYS CLOSE FEED-GATE
BEFORE STOPPING.
SUGGESTED SETTINGS FOR POPULAR TURF DRESSINGS:
MANUFACTURER PRODUCT NAME OR
ANALYSIS SEASON OF USE RECOMM ENDED
APPLICAT
ION RATE
GUIDE
SETTING
G/M2 OZ’S/YD2
FISONS EVERGREEN 90 35 1 18
EXTRA 35 1 16
LAWNFOOD 35 1 16
MOSSKILL 35 1 16
EIGBY TAILOR 9.7.7/7.7.7./3.12.12 Spring & Autumn 70 2 28
PROFESSIONAL 10.15.10/12.6.6. Spring & Autumn 35 1 24
ORGANIC N Spring 35 1 16
MINIGRAN All Seasons 35 1 20
MICRO FINE All seasons 35 1 16
J A BOWERS FEED & WEED 70 2 24
MOSSKILLER 70 2 24
LAWNSAND 140 4 20
LAWNFOOD Spring & Autumn 70 2 28
LAWNFOOD Autumn 70 2 28
PEACOCK ICE MELTER Winter (Paths) 150 4 20
P.B.I. TOPLAWN Autumn & Winter 60 2 20

O.M.SCOTT WINTERIZER Autumn & Winter 20 ½ 12
MOSS CONTROL Autumn 20 ½ 12
LAWN BUILDER Spring & Summer 20 ½ 12
ICI PROFESSIONAL SPORTSFIELD Spring & Summer 35 1 16
(RANGE) Autumn Feed 35 1 16
Nitro Green Plus 35 1 16
FINE TURF Spring & Summer 35 1 16
(RANGE)Autumn Feed 35 1 16
Fine Green N.K. 35 1 16
Nitro with Iron 35 1 16
STANDARD Spring & Summer 35 1 16
(RANGE) Autumn Feed 35 1 16
ICI HOMEOWNER GRASSHOPPER Apr, May, June, Sept 521.5 12
LAWNFEED Apr-Aug Inclusive 70 2 16
MOSSKILLER Mar-Oct Inclusive 70 2 16
VITAX WEED & FEED Spring & Summer 35 1 8
WEED & MOSSKILL Spring 70 2 12
Q4 RANGE 35 1 8
KEY N Spring & Summer 35 1 16
GROWERS RANGE FINE X Mar-Aug Inclusive 35 1 16
FINE X Mar-Aug Inclusive 70 2 20
LAWNSAND Spring & Summer 35 1 12
LAWNSAND Spring & Summer 140 4 24
TURF TONIC Any Time 35 1 12
TURF TONIC Any Time 70 2 16
WEED & FEED EXTRA Apr-Sept Inclusive 35 1 16
WEED & FEED EATRA Apr-Sept Inclusive 70 2 12
CF GRAN 1&4 Spring & Summer 35 1 24
CF GRAN 2 Autumn & Winter 35 1 24
MICRO GRAN 1,3&4 Spring & Summer 35 2 8
MICRO GRAN 2 Autumn & Winter 70 2 12
PARKER No.1 Spring & Summer 35 1 12
No.2 Spring & Summer 35 1 12
No.4 Autumn & Winter 35 1 12
No.5 Spring & Summer 35 1 8
No.6 Spring & Summer 35 1 8
No.7 Autumn & Winter 35 1 8
VARIOUS GROMORE (Granules) Spring & Summer 35 1 24
N.B. the above settings are suggestions only. Even branded materials may vary in grain size, humidity,
Density etc. If you are in doubt either (1) Choose a lower setting than that suggested above or (2) Start at
dial setting No.2 and progressively dial higher numbers until an even spread is achieved. Lock the dial
clamp and apply material. This will, give rather less than the manufacturers of the material recommends.

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PARTS LIST
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Ref# Description Qty Ref# Description Qty
1Bolt M6x25 125 Lock Nut M6 12
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1Suppo rt-L~~---
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2Lock Washer 08
126 1
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-- -IWheel
Assembly ~~_~~e(Right)
3Gauge and
Lever Assembly 1 27 1
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4Adjust Handle Pole 1 28 Thin
Washer
1
I - ..
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5Adjust Handle A 1 29 Pneumatic Wheel 2
Adjust Handle B 1 30
lVc1~IIt:::1 016 1
Screw
04x18 1 31 Axle End
Cover
2
Handle Grip 132 Inner Axle Bushing 2
Spacer 133 Outer Axle Bushing
Wing Nut 1 34
Gear Box &Axle Assemble
11 Hopper 135 Screw M4x20 1
Pin
02x60
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1
Cover Press Plate 1
I\/lh)(hl=) 438 Rod 1
15 Adjustable Plate 139
SGI t:::w M5x10
1 Flat
Washer 04 3 40 Nylon Washer
Screw 04x12
41 Big Flat
Washer 06
18
vAv 11t:::t:::' Assembly Frame(Left) Handle
19
1111I-Jellt:::1
Bolt M6x35 Screw
05x15
Lock Nut M5 Cap
22 Line Clamp Bottom Plate 1 End Cap
23 Tube End Cap 4 47 Fixing Connection Rod
24 Bolt M6x40 4
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