Mountfield MC438 Two-Stroke Petrol Chainsaw (35cm Guide Bar) (Showroom Model) £139.00
If you want to create a handy store of small logs for a wood-burning stove, carry out some pruning or light limbing, make fuel for a small range cooker or for the fire, this small but high quality domestic chainsaw from Mountfield is just the job. The Mountfield MC438 Two-Stroke Petrol Chainsaw is an affordable but quality domestic level chainsaw powered by a 2-stroke 1.2kW petrol engine, with a number of high quality features including a pump primer for quick and easy starts. Having your chain at the right tension is essential (it should be tight against the guide bar) so Mountfield have included a side chain tensioning mechanism to allow you to adjust the chin keeping it safe and effective. Don’t forget, your chain tension should always be checked before every use. A sprocket nose is featured on this machine, which turns at the end of the chain and increases cutting performance. The chain bar is a handy 35cm, so ideal for creating smaller logs and firewood as well as pruning smaller branches and to increase the working life of the chain and improve efficiency, the chain has automatic chain lubrication with an adjustable option as well, a dual-feature you will rarely find in this price bracket. A double acting chain brake keeps operator safe as well as reducing potential damage to the machine. Double-acting means the chainbrake can be operated by inertia or by moving the chain brake lever with your wrist or hand. The inertia element means that if you were operating the saw with a hand on each handle a ‘kickback’ occurred, the movement of the saw would engage the chainbreak. The MC438 comes with a one-year manufacturer’s guarantee.

MD 80P Walk-Behind Spreader (Warehouse Clearance) £69.95
Every year thousands of people slip and fall, causing themselves injury, and when the path is icy, the risk is greater. The last thing you want is a member of staff, the public, your family or a visitor coming a cropper on the ice when you could have prevented it. Factor in the problems of keeping up and running when ice and snow clog up your yard, car park or forecourt and suddenly a snowfall becomes a crisis. This is what salt and ice melt spreaders were made for, and the MD 80P Walk-Behind Spreader is one of the best example of a simple, easy and affordable way to clear your paths and walkways, keep them clear and make them safe when snow and ice come to call. With a larger capacity of 36kg, the MD 80P Walk-Behind Spreader can cover plenty of area before you have to refill and the weather and corrosion proof hopper is made of strong and durable polypropylene, bright red in colour for greater visibility. The flow rate of your spreading material can be adjusted to suit and is controlled from the right side handle with a large and simple to operate lever, making it easy and convenient to calibrate the distribution of ice melts or salt, even when on the move. The spreading width is up to three metres. The handle has a comfort grip, which is very welcome if you are walking around for long hours and insulates your hands from the metal frame handle. The frame is constructed from robust powder coated steel. The wheels are a good size and come fitted with robust and deeply patterned pneumatic tyres, the diamond patterning delivering superior traction even on ice or moving through slush. The handle is fully foldable, enabling you to store and transport this compact and useful spreader with ease, and it comes with a hopper screen. NB: Always remember to clean your spreader after use. This reduces the chance of corrosion and any long-term damage.