Ditch Witch JT100AT - Manual (Page 128)

JT100/JT100 All Terrain Operator’s Manual
Conduct a Bore - 127
Surface Drill Head
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Surface Drill Head
1. Guide drill head to target pit or up through surface. Make all bends gradual. See “Recommended Bend
Limits” on page 84.
2. Clean area around exit point.
3. If using tracker control mode, tracker operator turns off tracker to disable drilling unit thrust/pullback
and rotation hydraulics. Tracker operator waits for green light to enter pit and change tools.
If not using tracker control mode, tracker operator signals to drilling unit operator to stop engine before
changing downhole tools.
4. Turn fluid flow control to off position as soon as drill head emerges.
5. Clean drill head especially around threads.
6. Disconnect EZ-Connect joint or use Hydratong wrenches to remove drill head. Keep threads clean.
See “Hydratong Wrenches” on page 165.
Moving tools will kill or injure. Shut off drill string power
when anyone can be struck by moving or thrown tools. Never use pipe
wrenches on drill string.
Turning shaft will kill you or crush arm or leg. Stay away.
To help avoid injury:
• Tracker operator and drill operator should maintain two-way communication.
• Keep everyone clear of the exposed drill string.
• No one should enter pit until clear communication is given by the drill operator that the drill unit is
shut down. If using tracker control, do not enter pit until tracker control is turned off and green light
on drill unit is lit.
• Drill operator should be instructed to discontinue drill string rotation as soon as drill bit exits the
bore. Use thrust only to extend drill string beyond exit hole.