D4-Lanc«ster Farming, Saturday, April 30, 1994
Chain Saws: Powerful Tools, Potential Hazards
Every year, thousands of home- ...... . , ...... ti nn«
owners are injured in chain saw speed w «>d-cutting to® l , special cause serious and disabling uon “
accidents. According to the Con- P recautions be taken to injuries.” 'Use safet y gear, including a
sumer Product Safety Commis- re< * uce risk of personal acci- To understand the risk that har<l 113 1. eye protection, sturdy
sion, there were more than 44 000 dents ." said Ron Jester, coopera- chain saws pose. Jester suggests worlc shoes, and safety chaps
emergency room injuries involv- extension safety specialist at visualizing the operating chain as * Always cut with a friend
ing chain saws last year the University of Delaware, hundreds of razors passing a given 'Use a safety tip or antikick
“Because a chain saw is a high- “Careldss and improper use may point every second. Contact with device to reduce the chance of a
.i ] n the chain always results in serious kickback
»eed Company Carnes Latest In Alfalfa Genetics injuries. • Always maintain a firm two-
The specialist notes that a sig- grip on the saw
toducts is Pasture nificant number of accidents occur * When felling trees, clear an
mg alfalfa. Pas- with lightweight chain saws that escape path
’ a strong dis- are used primarily by homeow- • Use caution when refueling
in ability to ners. Making sure your saw is in gasoline is flammable
c. This pro- good operating order and using • Never force the saw and
'e alfalfa, proper personal protective gear • When possible use a hand tool
'entional are the first steps toward safety. such as a bow saw instead of a
Jester offers the following tips to chain saw.
these help prevent needless accidents: “Chain saw accidents are pre
’arry • Thoroughly read the owner’s ventable,” Jester said, “During
'he manual this major storm damage cleanup,
t) • Know your chain saw and its take dme for safety.”
limitations For more information on chain
• Maintain the saw according to ® aw safety, contact Ron Jester at
the manufacturer’s recommenda- @O2) 856-7303.
NEWARK, Del. This wint
er’s ice storms have damaged
trees in almost every yard and
field in southern Delaware.
And people will be using chain
saws to remove broken branches
and trees.
MIFFLINBURG (Union Co.)
The Ohio Seed Company an
nounces the addition of three new
outstanding Alfalfa varieties to the
eastern Pennsylvania market.
With the additions of PGI
Brands Morel Stetson 11+ and Pas
ture Plus, the Ohio Seed Company
offers a complete line of trifoliate
and multi-foliate alfalfas equal or
superior to any current competi
tive alfalfa products. And, the PGI
Brands of More, Stetson 11+ and
Pasture Plus are proven for the
Dept. Of Ag Names
Employee Of Year
ANNAPOLIS, Md. Mary
land Secretary of Agriculture
Robert L. Walker has named De
anna Baldwin, the head of the de
partment’s Grading Services. Egg
Inspection and Grain Laws Sec
tion as the 1993 Maryland Depart
ment of Agriculture Employee of
the Year.
“Deanna has done an outstand
ing job of administering this ser
vice that supports the Maryland
agricultural industry and protects
consumers. Simply put, under her
leadership, the program is now run
better than ever,” Walker said.
Baldwin’s section inspects and
grades commodities such as fruit,
vegetables, grain, soybeans, poul
try, eggs, and dairy products. The
egg inspection unit grades eggs
according to size and quality. The
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DEALER INQUIRIES
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Benj. S. Miller
2019 Smyrna Rd., Paradise, PA 17562
Authorize Hotline Sale* & Service Dealer*
Samuel S. King, 501 Coopen Drive, Kirkwood, P*. 17536
Stoltzfin Harnett Shop, RD 4, Box 13, Broad St., Honeybrook, PA 19344
Barlow Engine Repair, 11738 Weaver Rd., Orrstown, Pa. 17244
Black Rock Repair, 858 Pumping Station Rd., Kirkwood, Pa. 17536
White Hone Machine, 5566 Old Phila. Pike, Gap, Pa. 17527
Winter Rd Dietel Service, RD 1 Box 14, Loganton, Pa. 17747
Eth Farm Supply, 68 Cleatview Rd., Ronks, Pa 17572
Aaron K. BeUer, 135 Monterey Rd., Bird In Hand, Pa. 17505
Valley Hardware. 958 Vintage Rd., Christiana. PA 17509
Beiler Engine Service, 280 Pennty Rd., New Providence, PA 17560
Elimsport Harnett Shop, Rt. 1 Box 217, Allenwood, PA 17810
Jettie E. King, HCR 57A, Spring Glen, PA 17978
Daniel K. Miller, 869 Gothen Mill Rd., Peach Bottom, PA 17563
Eastern Pennsylvania growing re
gions.
More is a multi leaf alfalfa with
superior forage quality, pest resis
tance, and high persistence rat
ings. This high yielding multi
foliate is perfectly adapted for the
eastern alfalfa, growing regions.
Stetson 11+ has a strong defen
sive package against diseases with
a wide range of adaptability. Over
the past years Stetson n+ lias con
sistently topped the Penn State
yield trials in three locations.
Perhaps the most promising of
grain laws unit licenses all bona
fide grain dealers in the state.
“Deanna has handled personnel
reductions brought on by budget
cuts and maintained an efficient
operation, inspecting at some
8.400 businesses. She has the re
spect of her staff and the people in
the industry. The Maryland De
partment of Agriculture is fortun
ate to have someone with Dean
na’s abilities running such an im
portant consumer related
program,” said Walker.
The Maryland Department of
Agriculture instituted its Em
ployee of the Year Award in 1989.
Baldwin is the fifth employee so
honored at the department for
their service to the people of
Maryland.
POWER OUTLET
OPENLINE 8500 V
TESTED TO 500 ohm LOAD
(HEAVY LEAKAGE)
OUTPUT STILL OVER
4800*
Distributed By
•Authorized Hotline Salet & Service Dealers
the new alfalfa products is Pasture
Plus. A new grazing alfalfa. Pas
ture Plus combines a strong dis
ease package with an ability to
withstand animal traffic. This pro
duct is a multi-purpose alfalfa,
suited for grazing or conventional
hay making.
For more information on these
alfalfa varieties, contact Harry
Keckley or Kevin Keckley at the
Ohio Seed Company (800)
879-3556 or contact your Pennsyl
vania representative, Peter John
son. at (717) 966-2580.
ALL WEATHER (NON
RUST) VERY STRONG
POLYCARBONATE CASE
COVERED BY
GURANTEE
REPLACEABLE
PRINTED CIRCUIT
CONSTANT PULSE RATE
OVER VOLTAGE
INPUT PROTECTION
NO MOVING PARTS (Solid
Stale)
Over a QUARTER OF
A CENTURY of manu
facturing Electric Fencers
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