Ditch Witch RT115 - Manual (Page 146)

RT115 Tier 3- DRILLING ATTACHMENT
DRILL
146 RT115 Tier 3 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT
DRILL
Using Drill String Guide
Use drill string guide to align drill
string as it enters the soil. When
using drill string guide, follow these
guidelines:
• Use only approved
Ditch Witch drill string guide (p/n
179-737).
• Stand only on the left side of the
approach trench.
• Keep drill string guide at least 3’
(1 m) behind bit.
• Use drill string guide to control
only the first 5’ (1.5 m) of the bore path.
• After drilling 5’ (1.5 m), stop unit and remove drill string guide.
• Do not use drill string guide during backreaming or any time
the drill string is being pulled back.
Turning shaft will kill you or
crush arm or leg. Stay away.
NOTICE: Keep everybody at least 10’ (3 m) away from drill rod
during operation. Do not straddle trench or drill rod while drilling.
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Using Drill String Guide
Use drill string guide to align drill
string as it enters the soil. When
using drill string guide, follow these
guidelines:
• Use only approved
Ditch Witch drill string guide (p/n
179-737).
• Stand only on the left side of the
approach trench.
• Keep drill string guide at least 3’
(1 m) behind bit.
• Use drill string guide to control
only the first 5’ (1.5 m) of the bore path.
• After drilling 5’ (1.5 m), stop unit and remove drill string guide.
• Do not use drill string guide during backreaming or any time
the drill string is being pulled back.
Turning shaft will kill you or
crush arm or leg. Stay away.
NOTICE: Keep everybody at least 10’ (3 m) away from drill rod
during operation. Do not straddle trench or drill rod while drilling.
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