Handheld power spreader

A method for distributing matter from a spreader tool, the method comprising:

• electrically coupling a power unit to a first motor and a second motor;
• operably coupling the first motor to an impeller;
• operably coupling the second motor to a distribution gate positioned between a hopper egress opening and a base egress opening;
• and
• electrically coupling a trigger assembly to the first motor and the second motor, wherein actuation of the trigger assembly provides energy from the power unit to the first motor to spin the impeller and to the second motor to rotate the distribution gate to an open position.

A handheld spreader tool, comprising:

• a hopper disposed above a base, wherein the hopper comprises a hopper opening forming an egress to the base, and wherein the base comprises a base opening forming an egress from the base;
• an impeller disposed below the hopper;
• a distribution gate positioned below the hopper and above the base, the distribution gate configured to selectively permit egress between the hopper and the base;
• a first motor electrically coupled to a power unit and operably coupled to the impeller, the first motor configured to selectively spin the impeller;
• a second motor electrically coupled to the power unit and operably coupled to the distribution gate positioned between the base opening and the hopper opening, the second motor configured to selectively open the distribution gate;
• and
• a handle comprising a trigger assembly, the trigger assembly electrically coupled to the first and second motors and configured to selectively command articulation of energy from the power unit to operate the first and second motors to rotate the impeller and open the distribution gate.