Why is rock salt not recommended for this model?

I see no reason rock salt couldn’t be used. It’s all plastic construction and durable

Is there a closed position?

Yes, it has a closed setting as well.

Chapin 8743a hand salt and seed spreader shaker how do you remove the lid?

Hold the base then twist top/handle counter clockwise

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CHAPIN 8740A 64 oz All-Season Hand Shaker Spreader, Seed, Fertilizer & Salt

CHAPIN 8740A 64 oz All-Season Hand Shaker Spreader, Seed, Fertilizer & Salt

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Details

Bottle Type
Shaker Bottle
Brand
CHAPIN
Capacity
64 fluid
Color
Black
Material
Plastic

🔄3 twist-to-select lid openings

🤲Ergonomic large handle grip

🧴64 oz high-capacity bottle

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Description

🌱 Spread smart, season after season — your all-in-one lawn sidekick!

ERGONOMIC DESIGN - Large handle fits all hands, gloved or bare, for effortless spreading.
COMPACT PORTABLE - Store it anywhere—car, closet, or shelf—with product inside, ready to go.
DURABLE REUSABLE - Built tough with easy-clean poly for seasons of reliable use.
YEAR ROUND VERSATILITY - From winter salt to spring seed, one shaker does it all.
CUSTOMIZABLE DISPENSING - Three lid openings let you control flow for every granule size.

The CHAPIN 8740A is a 64-ounce poly hand shaker spreader designed for year-round use with seed, fertilizer, salt, and ice melt. Featuring a wide-mouth bottle, three twist-select lid openings for precise dispensing, and an ergonomic large handle, it offers portability and ease of use in tight spaces. Durable and reusable, it stores upright with product inside, making it a versatile essential for professional-grade lawn and garden care.

Specifications

ASIN	B09C6LR1Q2
Additional Features	Wide Mouth
Best Sellers Rank	#2,338 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #3 in Lawn & Garden Spreaders
Bottle Type	Shaker Bottle
Brand Name	CHAPIN
Capacity	64 fluid ounces
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,865)
Global Trade Identification Number	00023883087401
Included Components	Chapin 8740A: 64-Ounce Black Poly Hand Shaker Spreader for Turf, Fertilizer, Gra
Item Type Name	Chapin 8740A: 64-Ounce Black Poly Hand Shaker Spreader for Turf, Fertilizer, Gra
Item Weight	11.2 ounces
Manufacturer	Chapin
Manufacturer Part Number	8740A
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Warranty
Material Type	Plastic
Model Name	Hand Shaker Spreader
Model Number	8740A
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Product Care Instructions	Hand Wash Only
Recommended Uses For Product	Ice Melt, Fertilizers, Grass Seed
Reusability	Reusable
Shape	Cylindrical
Style Name	Hand Shaker
UPC	023883087401
Unit Count	1 Count

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