Chapin Handcrank Ice Melt Spreader 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 various sizes of salt and 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.