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Chapin 8705A 3-Liter Ice Melt & Salt Hand Crank Spreader
Take a bite out of winter with Chapin’s 3-Liter hand crank ice melt spreader. Featuring a poly scoop with a toothed edge to scoop up ice melt or halite, thumb-controlled gate adjustment, trigger gate control and enclosed gears. Great for steps, sidewalks and areas a larger spreader can’t go.
Thumb-controlled gate adjustment
Easy to grip
Lightweight & portable
Details and features
Chapin 8705A 3-Liter Ice Melt & Salt Hand Crank Spreader
Take a bite out of winter with Chapin’s 3-Liter hand crank ice melt spreader. It features a rugged poly scoop with a toothed edge for cutting through ice melt/halite making scooping easy. The thumb-controlled gate adjustment and trigger gate control are designed to handle the ice-melt smoothly, enclosed gears keep debris out. The impeller is designed to provide an even spread pattern. Great for steps, sidewalks and areas a larger spreader can't go. Not recommended with rock salt, sand or sand mixes.
Applications
Home Garden, Salt & Ice Melt Spreaders
3-Liter (0.8-gallon) hopper with tooth-edge to easily scoop ice melt/halite
Thumb-controlled gate adjustment and the impeller is designed to deliver an even spread pattern
Easy to grip, large handle; large enough to grip if you’ve got gloves on
Lightweight, poly construction and easy to clean with no parts to replace
Keep it on top of your ice melt bucket or on a shelf, store it in a cabinet when not in use or keep it in your trunk
Ideal for small spaces and quick fixes: use on sidewalks, walkways, stairs, around vehicles and smaller areas
*Note: not recommended for use with rock salt, sand or sand mixes
Specification
Chapin 8705A 3-Liter Ice Melt & Salt Hand Crank Spreader
Take a bite out of winter with Chapin’s 3-Liter hand crank ice melt spreader. It features a rugged poly scoop with a toothed edge for cutting through ice melt/halite making scooping easy. The thumb-controlled gate adjustment and trigger gate control are designed to handle the ice-melt smoothly, enclosed gears keep debris out. The impeller is designed to provide an even spread pattern. Great for steps, sidewalks and areas a larger spreader can’t go. Not recommended with rock salt, sand or sand mixes.
Model Number
8705A
Capacity (L)
3
Applications
Home Garden, Salt & Ice Melt Spreaders
Handle Style
Ergonomic
Weight (lbs.)
4.5
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Chapin 8705A 3-Liter Ice Melt & Salt Hand Crank Spreader
Take a bite out of winter with Chapin’s 3-Liter hand crank ice melt spreader. It features a rugged poly scoop with a toothed edge for cutting through ice melt/halite making scooping easy. The thumb-controlled gate adjustment and trigger gate control are designed to handle the ice-melt smoothly, enclosed gears keep debris out. The impeller is designed to provide an even spread pattern. Great for steps, sidewalks and areas a larger spreader can’t go. Not recommended with rock salt, sand or sand mixes.
Safety & Usage for
Chapin 8705A 3-Liter Ice Melt & Salt Hand Crank Spreader
Use Chapin’s 8740A 64-ounce hand shaker year-round. Spread grass seed and fertilizers in the spring and fall, and then use it to salt or sand walkways and steps. With three openings to choose from, this simple handheld spreader isn’t limited to only seeds and ice melt. Fill it with rock salt, sand or large, uneven particles. The large handle is comfortable to grip with gloves on and it’s made of heavy-duty poly with no seals or additional parts to replace. Made in the USA with global materials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our order team can help! Give them a call at 1-800-444-3140.
Chapin has 4 levels of warranties on our products: 1 year, 2 years, 5 years, and limited lifetime warranties. Parts and certain accessories do not have warranties. Check our Warranty page for an explanation of each warranty level. Your warranty will be listed on your packaging and/or product manual. Please register your product after purchase to access your warranty.
NOTE: For all spreaders, improper use or failure to follow instructions can result in product failure or injuries. For safe use of this product you must read and follow all instructions before using.
- Empty hopper of any remaining material
- Thoroughly wash spreader, some ice melt products and lawn chemicals will cause rust if left in a wet stainless steel hopper (examples: magnesium chloride and calcium chloride)
- DO NOT spray directly into the gearbox, this can cause rust
- Use a standard garden hose, DO NOT use a power washer
- Allow to fully dry before storing
- Check tires for proper inflation after storing spreader for long periods (Inflate to 20 PSI)
If you have a pull up handle, fold it down for storage
If you have a grease fitting, apply general-purpose grease at least once a month
Chapin sprayers and spreaders are manufactured in the United States. A percentage of our internal components do come from outside the United States.
The majority of our watering products are not made in the United States. Our watering can is made 100% in the United States with recycled materials.
You can purchase Chapin products directly from any of the retailers located on our website, www.chapinmfg.com. Always check with your local retailer for availability. If you’re outside of the United States and are unsure, please call our order team at 1-800-444-3140.
Our technical team can help! Give them a call at 1-800-444-3140, option 1, or email them at [email protected].
Only our battery-operated products include an SDS. This is specifically for the battery included with the unit. Chemicals are not included with any sprayer, spreader, or watering product. Always review the SDS that comes with whatever chemical or solution you’re spraying or spreading and consult with technical team if you have any questions. 1-800-444-3140, option 1.
