Ditch Witch JT100AT - Manual (Page 126)

JT100/JT100 All Terrain Operator’s Manual
Conduct a Bore - 125
Correct Direction
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Procedure
1. Locate drill head. Take readings available with your beacon and locating equipment such as:
• depth
• pitch
• left/right information
• temperature
• beacon roll
2. Compare position to bore plan. Determine direction drilling should go.
3. Position drill head.
4. Push in drill pipe as needed to change direction.
5. Rotate in remaining length of drill pipe.
Drill Head Position
The drill head position is determined by reading
beacon roll. Roll is displayed as a clock face
position.
1. Read beacon roll.
2. Slowly rotate pipe until locator displays desired
beacon roll.
To change direction:
To move forward without changing direction:
JT mode/AT dirt mode AT mode
1. Rotate pipe to clock position you intend to
travel.
2. Push pipe into ground.
1. Rotate outer pipe to clock position you intend
to travel.
2. Engage spindle brake.
3. Engage inner rotation and push pipe into
ground.
JT mode/AT dirt mode AT mode
Rotate and push pipe into ground. 1. Engage inner rotation.
2. Rotate outer pipe and push into ground.