Intended use, Equipment modification – Ditch Witch JT30AT User Manual
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JT30 /JT30 All Terrain Operator’s Manual
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Intended Use
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Intended Use
The JT30 is a self-contained horizontal directional drilling unit designed to install buried cable and pipe to
distances of 650’ (200 m) depending on soil conditions. Its All Terrain version is designed to drill through
rock, cobblestone, broken rock, gravel, and caliche.
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 JT30/JT30 All Terrain should be used with genuine Ditch Witch drilling fluid units and Ditch Witch
tracking 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.