After you fertilize the lawn with this device, do wash it out with water to keep residue from building up in the gear box or not necessary?
1143081
Always clean the spreader after use to maintain it. Spray water inside of the hopper to clean it. Rinse all granules out of the hopper and away from the shutoff opening. Allow the spreader to dry in the sun, if possible, before storing.
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If your fertilizer is dry you shouldn't really have any build up. My hand held spreader (hand crank) didn't last long enough before it twisted off for any build up. It did get fertilizer dust but no issues with build up.
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Yes, wash it. Lime pellets, iron fertzr (for moss) and the like can really gum up the works. Regular fertzr takes longer to gum up. I wash virtually every time.
117879
I'm sure there's a better way, than I do it, however I take spray & wash ,to it . Then a scrub brush and the garden hose to wash it off, let dry. Roll it up and put it away until next time I want to use it.
1794513
No. Mine has a pretty heavy spray. It puts out quite a bit of water. I think it would be a waste for seeds, and at worst could wash them away if your soil is light.
235214
No, the dirt is supposed to be tapped out of the filter into the garbage. To quote the owner's manual it states (in capital letters) "DO NOT RINSE OR WASH THE FILTER MADE WITH HEPA MEDIA".
937401
This may be normal. Instructions say to clean out after use. Ours collects a bit of residue I attribute to normal operation.
2282361
You don't need to. Just spray it on, let it react and then hose it off. If you are going to pressure wash, you don't need any chemicals to clean your deck. Just use the 15 or 25 degree tip on your sprauer.
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Landscape fabric should be used to cover the cement before adding soil to prevent soil washing out. Be advised that a water stain will likely remain on the cement after removal of the raised bed garden.
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no need to water - the ground underneath will retain moisture. After I laid mine down dry, it rained and I went to plant my seeds the next day after things had dried. It was nice and wet under the weedblocker :) I did find that this didn't cover quite as much area as I anticipated. You might want to order 2 if you're using it on a larger area
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If you pull it backwards quickly it should unclog easily. It sounds like the grass is too long and maybe moist. As long as you stick to a routine of once a week or once every two weeks there shouldn't be any problems. The first time I used mine the lawn hadn't been mowed for two months, so I had to stop and rake the cut grass and a few pulls backwards. After that it was all smooth sailing, no problems.
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Yes, I usually spray the product and then spray the lawn with water. After the lawn drys, it's safe for kids and pets. I hope this helps you Antonio.
575690
NOPE! This sprayer is for applying water soluable solutions...not for washing. You need a pressure washer or a garden hose and a broom to clean the poop off your deck!
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I have had mine for a year or more. I brush off the dirt outside, then run it under hot water and wipe it dry. I leave it out for a couple of hours before returning it to its' holster. It seems fine so far.
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Using the sweeper is easy and I have experienced no problems thus far. When dumping, I drive my tractor forward, if there is a lot in the catcher basket. I try to empty my basket when I notice its a little over 1/2 full. Wet or damp grass is always a problem and sometimes sticks inside the basket. But I try to use the sweeper when the grass is dry as that is when it works best
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Yes that's what I have. I wash them outside now with the garden hose, instead of banging it on a surface and getting all that dirt back into the air! Brilliant! Use one, wash it, let it dry while using the other one. Make sure it is completely dry before using them again.
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I have not had to clean the unit - it comes with a "demineralization" cartridge that is built into the reservoir lid. If it will not be used for a period of several days, empty and let the reservoir dry to prevent mildew.
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I haven't had it a full season yet, but thus far I don't have any residue. 1 hint, put waterproof clear grease around the o-ring and the threads of the cap.
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No it does not get dirty or soiled unless you intend to soil it. Yes you can put it back in your pocket without cleaning. The nozzle acts as a hose to direct water to.