Chapin 84700A - Operating Instructions and Settings; Seeding Setting Identification; Filling and Positioning; Spreading Operation

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1) Identify the appropriate setting for the type of seed you will be spreading using the chart on the following
page (this convenient chart is also located on the underside of your Bag Seeder). Line up the Setting
Indicator to the setting required.
2) Make sure the slide Gate is closed before lling seed bag.
3) Fill Bag Seeder with seed or fertilizer to 1/2 to 3/4 full.
4) Place shoulder strap over shoulder. Place the Bag Seeder against hip.
5) Crank the handle maintaining a steady clockwise motion and walk at a consistent pace to spread
the seed evenly. Depress slide gate control lever and move to desired setting. (see step 3 below).
Adjust the Control Lever to
the setting required.
Step 3:
SPREADER SETTINGS:
Model 84700
Grass Seed
Fertilizer
7'-9'
10'-12'
12'-14'
2
4
6
12'-14'
14'-16'
16'-18'
2
4
6
Material Type
Broadcast
Width (ft.)
Seeder
Setting
6) To close the Slide Gate, simply press down on the Control Lever and return to position zero to close.
(see step 3 above).
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