Ditch Witch RT115 Q - Manual (Page 115)

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RT115Q Operator’s Manual
Drill
CMW
Using Drill String Guide
Use drill string guide to align drill string as it
enters the soil. When using drill string guide,
follow these guidelines:
• Use only approved Ditch Witch drill string
guide (p/n 179-737).
• Stand only on the left side of the approach
trench.
• Keep drill string guide at least 3’ (1 m)
behind bit.
• Use drill string guide to control only the first
5’ (1.5 m) of the bore path.
• After drilling 5’ (1.5 m), stop unit and
remove drill string guide.
• Do not use drill string guide during
backreaming or any time the drill string is
being pulled back.
Turning shaft will kill you or crush arm or leg. Stay away.
To help avoid injury:
• Do not straddle trench or drill rod while drilling. Keep everybody at least 10’ (3 m) away from drill rod
during operation.
• Use a drill string guide to align drill rod when starting a bore. Guides are available from your Ditch
Witch dealership.