Ditch Witch JT25 - Manual (Page 94)

JT25 Operator’s Manual
Conduct a Bore - 93
Drill First Pipe
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Drill First Pipe
1. Turn on drilling fluid.
2. Visually check for drilling fluid flow.
3. Turn drill bit to starting position.
4. Slowly move carriage forward. Drill first pipe as straight as possible.
5. Monitor gauges.
Enable Automated Pipeloader System
Turning shaft can kill you or crush arm or leg. Stay away.
To help avoid injury:
• Keep everyone at least 10’ (3 m) away from turning drill string.
• Push pipe slowly. Forcing can bend string. Do not use bent pipe.
Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use
correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety
equipment.
Add Pipe Remove Pipe
1. Open front wrench and retract shuttles for add
pipe function to work.
2. Press top of add pipe/manual/remove pipe
switch. Green control cycle light will come on.
3. Grippers will open, pipe will be lowered, and
then green control cycle light will flash.
1. Open front wrench and retract shuttles for
remove pipe function to work.
2. Press bottom of add pipe/manual/remove pipe
switch. Green control cycle light will come on.
3. Grippers will open, pipe will be lowered and
lifted off shuttles, and then green control cycle
light will flash.
IMPORTANT: If you leave the seat during an add or remove pipe cycle, turn automated pipeloader
system off (switch to manual control) and then back to add pipe or remove pipe. If you leave the seat
between add or remove pipe cycles, re-enabling system is not needed.