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General| Brand | Ditch Witch |
|---|---|
| Model | JT520 |
| Category | Industrial Equipment |
| Language | English |
The JT520 is a self-contained horizontal directional drilling unit designed to install buried cable and pipe.
Pre-operation guidelines for jobsite safety and equipment use.
Actions for electric strikes, gas line damage, fire, and fiber optic cable damage.
Controls for stabilizer, frame tilt, and track movement.
Gauges and indicators for monitoring machine status like fluid levels and engine temp.
Steps for job planning: gather info, inspect, classify, and plan bore path.
Procedures for preparing, unloading, assembling, and anchoring the unit.
Steps for starting, priming, drilling pipe, and surfacing the drill head.
Procedures for assembling backream string and removing pipe.
Check jobsite for grade, slope, obstacles, utilities, and hazards.
Inspect and classify jobsite based on underground hazards.
Plan bore path considering bend limits, pitch, setback, and depth.
Mark bore path and prepare entry point for drilling.
Steps to start the drilling unit, including key insertion and engine warm-up.
Instructions for steering the unit forward, backward, and in tight turns.
Positioning equipment, starting systems, and priming the fluid pump.
Preparing beacon housing and attaching components like EZ-Connect.
Steps for drilling the first pipe, including fluid, bit position, and monitoring.
Procedures for adding subsequent pipes during the drilling process.
Basic procedures for tracking progress and making bore path corrections.
Selecting backreaming devices and attaching components.
Setup, testing, and troubleshooting the electric strike system.
How tracker control disables hydraulic power and enables thrust/rotation.
Safety precautions when working under the unit.
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