Ditch Witch RT80 - Manual (Page 122)

RT80Q Operator’s Manual
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Drill
CMW
Drill
1. Start tractor’s engine and begin clockwise (forward) rotation.
2. Slowly advance tractor while maintaining clockwise rotation.
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.
IMPORTANT: For location and description of drilling controls see “Drill Controls” on page 61.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN: Release drilling control and turn ignition switch to STOP.
NOTICE:
• Drilling too quickly causes bit to drift off course and may bend drill rod. After bore path is
established, speed may be slightly increased.
• If drill rod starts to bend, stop forward movement of unit and back the unit slightly until rod
straightens. Do not drill with bent rod.
• If drill rod hits an obstruction, rotate drill string counterclockwise to back up slightly.
Turning shaft will kill you or crush arm or leg. Stay away.
To help avoid injury: Keep everybody at least 10’ (3 m) away from drill
rod during operation. Do not straddle trench or drill rod while drilling.