Ditch Witch JT60AT - Manual (Page 5)

JT60/JT60 All Terrain Operator’s Manual
Overview - 3
Intended Use
Intended Use
The JT60/All Terrain is a self-contained horizontal directional drilling unit capable of drilling through solid
rock, cobblestone, broken rock, gravel, and other soil/rock mixes, as well as less extreme soil conditions. It
is designed to install buried cable and pipe at distances to 1,000’ (300 m) depending on soil conditions.
The unit is designed for operation in temperatures typically experienced in earth moving and construction
work environments. Provisions may be required to operate in extreme temperatures. Contact your Ditch
Witch dealer.
Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use.
The unit can be used with Ditch Witch drilling fluid units and Ditch Witch locating equipment. It should be
operated, serviced, and repaired only by persons familiar with its particular characteristics and acquainted
with the relevant safety procedures.
Equipment Modification
This equipment was designed and built in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Modification of equipment could mean that it will no longer meet regulations and may not function properly
or in accordance with the operating instructions. Modification of equipment should only be made by
competent personnel possessing knowledge of applicable standards, regulations, equipment design
functionality/requirements and any required specialized testing.
The protection offered by the Rollover Protective System (ROPS) will be impaired if it has been subjected
to any modification, structural damage, or has been involved in an overturn accident. The ROPS must be
replaced after a roll-over.