Ditch Witch JT25 - Manual (Page 98)

JT25 Operator’s Manual
Conduct a Bore - 97
Correct Direction
CMW
Procedure
1. Locate drill head. Take readings available with your beacon and tracking equipment such as:
• depth
• pitch
• left/right information
• temperature
• beacon roll
2. Compare position to bore plan. Determine direction drilling should go.
3. Position drill head.
4. Drill in pipe.
Drill Head Position
The drill head position is determined by reading
beacon roll. Roll is displayed as a clock face position.
1. Read beacon roll.
2. Slowly rotate pipe until tracker displays desired
beacon roll.
To change direction:
1. Rotate pipe to clock position you intend to travel.
2. Push pipe into ground.
To move forward without changing direction:
1. Rotate pipe.
2. Push pipe into ground.