Ditch Witch 1820 - Drilling Attachment (Continued); Drill Pipe and Equipment Setup

46 1820 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT
PREPARE JOBSITE AND EQUIPMENT
46 1820 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT
PREPARE JOBSITE AND EQUIPMENT
Drill Pipe and Equipment
1. Assemble at least 20’ (6 m), but not more than 30’ (9 m), of
drill rod.
2. Install drill bit to the cutting end of the drill string.
3. Put drill string in approach trench.
4. Move tractor to the approach trench and align the drilling
attachment with the intended bore path.
5. Turn off engine.
6. Attach drill string to drilling attachment.
NOTICE: More than 10-15’ (3-4.5 m) of drill rod out of
the trench increases the tendency of drill rod to bend.
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Drill Pipe and Equipment
1. Assemble at least 20’ (6 m), but not more than 30’ (9 m), of
drill rod.
2. Install drill bit to the cutting end of the drill string.
3. Put drill string in approach trench.
4. Move tractor to the approach trench and align the drilling
attachment with the intended bore path.
5. Turn off engine.
6. Attach drill string to drilling attachment.
NOTICE: More than 10-15’ (3-4.5 m) of drill rod out of
the trench increases the tendency of drill rod to bend.
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