Ditch Witch RT115 - Manual (Page 145)

RT115 Tier 3 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT 145
DRILL
RT115 Tier 3 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT 145
DRILL
DRILL
1. Start tractor’s engine and begin clockwise (forward) rotation.
2. Slowly advance tractor while maintaining clockwise rotation.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN: Release drilling control and turn
ignition switch to STOP.
NOTICE:
• Drilling too quickly causes bit to drift off course and may
bend drill rod. After bore path is established, speed may be
slightly increased.
• If drill rod starts to bend, stop forward movement of unit
and back the unit slightly until rod straightens. Do not drill
with bent rod.
• If drill rod hits an obstruction, rotate drill string
counterclockwise to back up slightly.
DRILL
1. Start tractor’s engine and begin clockwise (forward) rotation.
2. Slowly advance tractor while maintaining clockwise rotation.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN: Release drilling control and turn
ignition switch to STOP.
NOTICE:
• Drilling too quickly causes bit to drift off course and may
bend drill rod. After bore path is established, speed may be
slightly increased.
• If drill rod starts to bend, stop forward movement of unit
and back the unit slightly until rod straightens. Do not drill
with bent rod.
• If drill rod hits an obstruction, rotate drill string
counterclockwise to back up slightly.