Ditch Witch P80 - Manual (Page 56)

P80/PP25 Operator’s Manual
Push Rods - 55
Operate
CMW
Pushing Straight
1. Start power pack.
2. Push pilot head against front wall of trench.
3. Activate hydraulic control.
4. Pull jaw lever back gently. Rod will enter soil.
5. Push jaw lever forward, then gently pull it back again.
6. As needed, connect new rod, tighten with pipe wrench,
and continue pushing.
Changing Direction
1. Select directional head and attach to beacon housing.
P80 has three directional heads:
• (A) Less aggressive head for tight, clay soil
• (B) Standard head for normal soil
• (C) Aggressive head for soft soil
2. Attach beacon housing assembly to rod.
3. Slide rod through cylinder.
4. Engage rotation control and pull jaw lever back gently.
Rod will enter soil.
5. Pull jaw lever forward, then gently pull it back again. Do
not clamp jaws over threaded joint. Bore first 10 ft (3 m)
and confirm location with detection equipment.
6. Compare location to bore plan. If no steering is needed,
continue to bore, checking beacon readings regularly.
7. To steer:
• Rotate rod until detection equipment clockface indicates direction rod should turn.
• Push rod a short distance without rotation.
• Complete pushing rod with rotation.
• Check beacon location and repeat as necessary.
8. As needed, connect new rod, tighten with pipe wrench, and continue pushing.
NOTICE: Do not clamp jaws on rod threads.
IMPORTANT: Steering is a skill operators gain with experience. These instructions only cover
basic procedures. For information about specific equipment or jobsites, contact your Ditch
Witch dealer.