Sealey SPB57W 57kg Walk Behind Broadcast Spreader User Manual

1. SAFETY

9 Before each use, check that there is no damage to the spreader and that all fixings are tight.

9 Replace or repair damaged parts. Use only recommended parts. Unauthorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.

9 Ensure that the operator is fully trained and competent to operate the spreader.

9 Ensure that all chemical safety instructions are adhered to when handling products for use in the spreader. A full range of personal safety

equipment is available from your Sealey stockist.

9 Always distribute the load evenly.

9 Ensure all non essential personnel keep a safe distance when the spreader is in use.

9 Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

8 DO NOT overload the spreader - see Specification.

8 DO NOT leave unattended, especially when loaded.

8 DO NOT allow anybody to sit, stand, or ride on the spreader.

8 DO NOT allow untrained personnel to use the spreader.

8 DO NOT allow children to play in or climb onto the spreader.

8 DO NOT use on windy days when spreading seeds or herbicides.

8 DO NOT tow this spreader with a motorized vehicle of any sort.

8 DO NOT use the spreader for purposes other than for which it is designed.

8 DO NOT operate the spreader when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or

intoxicating medicines.

8 When loaded, DO NOT operate the spreader over edges, rough surfaces etc. where the spreader

is at risk of overturning.

 WARNING! Failure to comply with these instructions may result in damage to spreader or other

property and/or personal injury.

2. INTRODUCTION

Manufactured with a strong tubular steel frame and polypropylene dispensing hopper. Fitted with nylon

gear, rain cover, pneumatic tyres and adjustable feed system. Includes hopper screen to ease spreader

flow and filter out unwanted contaminants. Sprays in 360° motion to cover a large area. Suitable for a

variety of horticultural agents including grit, seed, salt, fertilizer and weedkiller.

3. SPECIFICATION

Model No: ..................................................................SPB57W

Capacity (Voume): ............................................................... 60L

Capacity (Weight): .............................................................57kg

Dimensions (W x D x H): ......................... 790 x 1060 x 890mm

Spread: .......................................................................... 3-3.6m

4. ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

4.1.  ASSEMBLINGTHEWHEELS.(refertog.1)

Please note that the left hand wheel turns freely on the axle whilst the right hand wheel is

pinned to the axle and thus drives the central gearwheel.

4.1.1. Before commencing assembly, ensure that the black plastic inner axle bushing is fully inserted

 intotheblackplasticaxlecarrieronbothsidesoftheaxle.Seeg.1.

4.1.2. Slide an axle spacer (14), followed by a wheel bushing (13) onto the left hand side of the axle.

4.1.3. Slide a wheel (21) onto the wheel bushing (13).

4.1.4.  PlaceaatwasherØ16mm(5)overtheendoftheaxleandinsertaspiltpinØ5x35mm(11)    

through the hole in the end of the axle. If there is excessive play between the components

 therearetwoextrawashers(5)availabletopackouttheassemblyifrequired.Seeg.1.When    

the wheel runs easily without excessive play, bend over the ends of the split pin (11) to retain

the assembly.

4.1.5. Slide an axle spacer (14) onto the right hand end of the axle followed by a wheel bushing (13).

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57KG WALK BEHIND BROADCAST SPREADER

MODEL NO: SPB57W

ThankyouforpurchasingaSealeyproduct.Manufacturedtoahighstandard,thisproductwill,ifusedaccordingtothese

instructions,andproperlymaintained,giveyouyearsoftroublefreeperformance.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE

THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR

PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

Refer to

instruction

manual

Ensure that the holes in the end of the wheel bushing are nearest to the spacer and align with the hole in the axle.

4.1.6. Slide a wheel (21) onto the wheel bushing (13) and align the holes in the inner wheel hub with the holes in the wheel bushing and the

axle.

4.1.7. Undo the clip on the drive pin (15) and insert it through all three components. Close the clip on the drive pin.

4.1.8.  PlaceaatwasherØ16mm(5)overtheendoftheaxleandinsertaspiltpinØ5x35mm(11)throughtheholeintheendof 

the axle. Bend over the ends of the split pin (11) to retain the assembly.

4.2.  ASSEMBLINGTHESUPPORTLEG.(refertog.2)

4.2.1. Position the support leg (17) so that the leg extension is pointing away from the wheel assembly.

4.2.2. The support leg mounting plate and the gear shaft mounting plate rest on either side of the same cross brace nearest to the

 axleandarexedinplacewiththreeM6x40mmHexbolts(2)togetherwiththreeM6locknuts(10)andthreeatwasherØ6mm(6).

Remove any bolts that may be retaining the gear shaft mounting plate and align the holes in the support leg mounting plate with the

three holes in the cross brace. Insert the three retaining bolts through the cross brace and both plates and retain with the lock nuts and

washers.

4.2.3. Position the metal spacer (12) between the support leg (17) and the other cross brace and insert the M8x75mm Hex bolt (1) through all

 threecomponents.RetaintheassemblywithanM8locknut(9).Donotfullytightenthexingsatthisstage.

4.3. INSTALLING THE HOPPER. (refertog.3)

4.3.1. Align the gear shaft with the hole in the black plastic moulding on the underside of the hopper and lower the hopper onto the

shaft and onto the support frame.

4.3.2.  InsertsixM6x40mmhexbolts(2)togetherwithsixM6Øwashers(7)throughthehopperandsupportframeandsecurewithsixØM6

 locknuts(10).Donotfullytightenthexingsatthisstage.

4.3.3. Insert the ‘R’ pin (16) through the hole in the top of the gear shaft.

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4.4. FIXING THE HANDLE TO THE SUPPORT LEG.(refertog.4)

4.4.1. Insert the bottom of the handle tube (18) into the top of the support leg (17) and align the two holes.

4.4.2.  InserttwoM6x35mmhexbolts(3)throughbothcomponentsandretainwithtwoØ6mmspringwashers(8)andtwoM6Locknuts(10).

4.4.3. Adjust the position of the gear shaft mounting plate so that the gear and pinion work smoothly together, then tighten the three plate

 xingsandrecheckthegearoperation.Whenthegearsoperatesmoothlytightenallotherxings.

4.5. CONNECTING THE FLOW CONTROL LINKAGE. (refertog.5)

4.5.1.  Connecttheowcontrollinkagerodbetweentheswivelplateontheundersideofthehopperandthecontrollever.Whenholdingthe

 handle,thelinkageshouldbeontherighthandsideinorderforthehoppershuttertoopenandclosecorrectly.SlideaØ8mmat

washer (6) over the end of the rod with the more pronounced bend and insert the threaded end into the swivel plate. Place a washer

(6) over the other end and insert it through the link on the control lever and into the small slot on the control lever plate. Check that the

 controllevercorrectlyopensandclosesthehoppershutter,thenretainthelinkagewithanØ8mmlocknut(9)oneitherend.

4.5.2.  Ifshutterstilldoesnotfullyclose,loosenthetwonutsthatattachtheowleverbrackettothehandleandmovethewholebracket

back and forth. When handle is at zero the shutter must be fully closed. When the handle is at ‘30’ the shutter should be open.

Tighten bracket nuts when adjustment is complete.

5. OPERATION

5.1. USING THE SPREADER.

 WARNING! Do not use the spreader on windy days when spreading grass seed or herbicides.

 WARNING! Follow the fertiliser/material manufacturers recommended coverage for each product.

NOTE: Over coverage could result in damage to lawns etc. and contamination of the area.

5.1.1. The spreader is designed for a variety of horticultural agents including grit, seed, salt, and weed killer. Materials such as powder,

manure, top soil, gravel and mulch have the wrong physical characteristics and should not be used with the spreader.

5.1.2. Inspect the spreader before each use. Repair or replace any damaged parts and check that the spreader is functioning

correctly.

5.1.3. Make sure the ‘R’ pin (16) is installed at the top of the gear shaft within the hopper before using the spreader.

5.1.4.  Beforellingthehopperensurethattheowcontrolleverisinthe‘0’position,i.e.theowcontrolplatemustbeclosed.

5.1.5. Determine the approximate square footage of the area to be covered and estimate the amount of material required by referring to the

manufacturers instructions. Break up any lumpy

5.1.6.  Fertiliserasyoullthehopper.

5.1.7.  Alwaysstartwalkingpriortoopeningtheowcontrolplate.

5.1.8.  Everytimeyouarereadytostop,orturntomakeanewpass,closetheowcontrolplatetostopdispensingthematerialandcontinue

one more stride. This reduces waste and avoids damaging a lawn with over saturated product coverage.

5.1.9. If spreading material is accidentally deposited too heavily in a small area, soak the area with a garden hose or sprinkler to prevent

burning of the lawn.

5.1.10. Tomaintainthesamecoveragewhenwalkingatadifferentspeed,adjusttheowrate.Reducetheowsettingforslower

5.1.11. To ensure consistent coverage, make sure each broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the previous one.

5.1.12. Make sure that any broadcast material does not come into contact with trees, shrubs and flowers that could be harmed by the material.

5.2.  CALCULATINGTHEAMOUNTOFMATERIALNEEDED.(refertoCharts‘A’&‘B’)

5.2.1. To calculate the amount of material needed e.g lawn fertiliser, divide the coverage stated on the packaging by the weight of the

fertiliser bag. For example, a 10lb bag of fertiliser with a coverage of 10,0000 sq. ft. will distribute 1lb of fertiliser every 1,000 sq.ft. at

full rate or 1/2lb. of fertiliser every 1,000 sq. ft. at half rate.

5.2.2. For pre-calculated rates see Chart ‘A’ (Example: A 25lb bag with a 15,000 sq. ft. coverage requires 1.7lb of fertiliser per 1,000 sq.ft.

5.2.3. Use Chart ‘B’ to find the closest spreader setting. For example, 1.7lb per 1000 sq.ft. = spreader setting 8) speeds and increase the flow

setting for higher speeds.

5.2.4. Keep the impeller plate horizontal when operating the spreader. Tilting the spreader will result in uneven coverage.

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(CHART'A')SQUAREFOOTCOVERAGEPERBAG(LBS/1000SQ.FT)

WEIGHTOFBAG(LBS) 5000SQ.FTCOVERAGE 10000SQ.FTCOVERAGE 15000SQ.FTCOVERAGE

5 1.0lb 0.5lb 0.3lb

10 2.0lb 1.0lb 0.7lb

15 3.0lb 1.5lb 1.0lb

20 4.0lb 2.0lb 1.3lb

25 5.0lb 2.5lb 1.7lb

30 6.0lb 3.0lb 2.0lb

35 7.0lb 3.5lb 2.3lb

40 8.0lb 4.0lb 2.3lb

45 9.0lb 4.5lb 3.0lb

50 10.0lb 5.0lb 3.3lb

55 11.0lb 5.5lb 3.7lb

(CHART'B')SPREADERSETTINGS/SPREADERWIDTHS

MATERIALS TO

BE USED

LBS/1000

SQ.FT

G/M² SPREADER

SETTING

SMALL PARTICLE

SPREAD

MEDIUM PARTICLE

SPREAD

LARGE PARTICLE

SPREAD

GRIT

SEED

FERTILISER

WEED

KILLER

E.T.C.

1 5 5 5-6 ft 6-9 ft 9-12 ft

2 10 8 5-6 ft 6-9 ft 9-12 ft

3 15 10 5-6 ft 6-9 ft 9-12 ft

4 20 13 5-6 ft 6-9 ft 9-12 ft

5 25 15 5-6 ft 6-9 ft 9-12 ft

6 30 18 5-6 ft 6-9 ft 9-12 ft

7 35 20 5-6 ft 6-9 ft 9-12 ft

8 40 23 5-6 ft 6-9 ft 9-12 ft

9 45 25 5-6 ft 6-9 ft 9-12 ft

10 50 28 5-6 ft 6-9 ft 9-12 ft

11 55 30 5-6 ft 6-9 ft 9-12 ft

6. MAINTENANCE

6.1.  Aftereachusecleanmaterialoutofhopper.

6.1.1. Rinse/dry inside and outside of spreader after each use.

6.1.2.  Beforeoperatingmakesurethatthetyresareinatedtothecorrectpressurei.e.30psi.

6.1.3. Periodically check all fastenings are tight.

6.1.4. Annually clean and lightly lubricate parts.

6.1.5. Touch up all scratched or worn painted metal surfaces.

6.1.6. To avoid damaging the spreader never exceed the rated load capacity of 57kg.

6.2. STORAGE.

6.2.1. Before storing ensure that the spreader is clean and dry.

6.2.2. Store indoors or in a protected area during severe weather and in the winter months.

6.2.3. Never allow material to stay in the hopper for extended periods of time.

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ENVIRONMENTPROTECTION

Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted,

taken to a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment. When the product

becomes completely unserviceable and requires disposal, drain any fluids (if applicable) into approved containers and

dispose of the product and fluids according to local regulations.

Note: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior

notice. Please note that other versions of this product are available. If you require documentation for alternative versions, please email or call

our technical team on technical@sealey.co.uk or 01284 757505.

Important: No Liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.

Warranty: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which is required for any claim.

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