Ditch Witch 8500 - Manual (Page 46)

8500 Tracking System Operator’s Manual
System Operation - 45
Drill-Thru Mode
CMW
Procedure
1. Place tracker on the ground along intended bore path with left pod closest to drilling unit.
2. Drill as usual.
• While beacon is on the drilling unit side of tracker, a left/right steering correction arrow, current
depth, horizontal distance and projected depth are provided.
• After beacon passes under tracker, current depth and horizontal distance are provided. Projected
depth and the left/right steering arrow are no longer provided.
7. Locate mode button Press to return to locate
mode.
8. Current depth indicator Indicates current position
relative to tracker.
9. View button Press to switch between drill-
thru and beacon view.
Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage.
Learn to use equipment correctly.
NOTICE:
• If location and depth are critical, confirm by hand-digging.
• Do not stand or walk over the bore path while drill string is moving (during drilling and backreaming).