Product Help & Tutorials

There’s more than one way to get something done, as it always was. These days they just give it a different name. Hacking isn’t just about computers apparently – ‘life hacks’ are a new way to say being inventive and resourceful and that’s second nature here at Parker Towers. We’ve got a few ‘hacks’ of our own that you could try with either of our leaf blowers. Try these useful ways of pushing the boundaries with your leaf blower: CAR DRIER Both models are Read more...

LEAFY BUSINESS: A STORM ON YOUR BACK OR RIGHT IN YOUR HAND With the shift in the season and windier weather you’re bound to see your neck of the woods disappearing under drifts of leaves. It could be looking chaotic pretty quickly out there.  Here at ParkerBrand we’re in the business of making tasks easier for you.  At this time of the year that starts with both the PBLB-6500-B and the PBV-2600 leaf blowers. Our established reputation from design to delivery has been Read more...

ADAPT AND OVERCOME Being ready to respond to any situation is one of the great skills in life isn’t it? Just as you would expect from one of the UK’s biggest domestic machinery specialists, ParkerBrand are more than ready to help you to be prepared and ready for anything. If you’re going to be on-point with a broad range of situations in your slice of Eden, whether it’s a suburban garden or a larger plot. Perhaps even an allotment you’re keeping, tidy and easy on Read more...

Back To Spool Some people say that a sign of ageing is not wanting to learn new skills.  That’s not me and that’s not the can-do you, is it? Both the ParkerBrand Brush-cutter and Multi-tool are two of our biggest selling machines. Utilise them to their full potential by re-threading the spool or by changing up from the spool to the three-toothed-blade. So here we are, learning something new; yep, it’s back to school – or should that be back to spool? Spool Fitting Read more...

Mow me down with a feather!  The already super-popular ParkerBrand PPLM mower range all have new manuals!  Starting with the 21 inch self propelled model, it now comes complete with an all new manual. You can find it here. From assembly to set-up, to maintenance checks and advice the manual is fully illustrated and and wonderfully clear.  That's the same for the 18-inch self propelled model too, which you can find here. The baby of the bunch  Read more...

Your new ParkerBrand PGBC5200 Brushcutter is certainly a powerful machine with the capability of clearing neglected garden areas that might have become over grown or dealing with areas of lawn that have become unkempt or overgrown. You’ll soon be able to lick it into shape. The trimmer wire will be able to reliably deal with the grasses of course and you can easily change over to the tough three toothed-blade to get through the thicker stems and hardier undergrowth such as Read more...

The ancient libraries of Alexandria, Rome and the Vatican. The British Library, Louth Junior Lending Library – all fine and legendary institutions spanning the breadth of known history.  What they haven’t got yet, or indeed never had, was a copy of the single most important tome in the annals of ParkerBrand so far. The PPG-2800 generator manual has been updated, expanded and over-hauled to such a degree that it surely will take its place in the hallowed halls of the B Read more...

Chain sawing isn't boring! Don't get blinded by all the stats and bizarre facts.  Here at ParkerBrand we are all about cutting through the nonsense.  Making any kind of choice is difficult especially with all the information out there. It’s the same with saws.  We know you are an eager beaver and want to get eating up that wood, so here is our handy, useful buyers guide.  It will help make sure you get the right ParkerBrand chainsaw for your everyday tasks or grand de Read more...

Drum-roll! We are delighted to announce that the ALL-NEW operating manual for ALL of our telescopic ladders is now available on their respective product pages. WHY? Along with great service, safety is at the core of the ParkerBrand philosophy.  One of our designers, Zac, has started the year with something super-useful. Overhauled, re-written and full of important information for safe working practices this new manual covers every aspect of your ladder and how to use it in Read more...

What exactly is a telescopic ladder? Ahoy there, Captains!  Just like a telescope a telescopic ladder does what it says!  It folds down for easy transport and for storage. They are suitable for any job that would require a traditional rigid ladder only with far greater advantages.  Greater utility and more manoeuvrability is the focus here. How do they work? When extended upward from the bottom each section of the ladder locks into place and as a result is very robust and Read more...