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Operator’s Manual
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Comply with federal, state, and local governmental regulations (such as OSHA).
Follow all other safety procedures.
DigiTrak locating systems cannot be used to locate utilities.
Continued exposure of the transmitter to heat due to frictional heating of the drill head can cause
inaccurate information to be displayed and may permanently damage the transmitter.
Remove the batteries from all system components during shipping and prolonged storage; damage
caused by leakage may occur.
Equipment and Battery Disposal
This symbol on equipment indicates that the equipment must not be disposed of with your
other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of such equipment at a
designated collection point for the recycling of batteries or electrical and electronic
equipment. If the equipment contains a banned substance, the label will show the pollutant
(Cd = Cadmium; Hg = Mercury; Pb = Lead) near this symbol. Before recycling, ensure
batteries are discharged or the terminals are covered with adhesive tape to prevent
shorting. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of
disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure it is recycled in a manner that
protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can
drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the equipment.
The battery charger provided with your DigiTrak locating system is designed with adequate safeguards to
protect you from shock and other hazards when used as specified within this document. If you use the
battery charger in a manner not specified by this document, the protection provided may be impaired. Do
not attempt to disassemble the battery charger, it contains no user-serviceable parts. The battery charger
shall not be installed into caravans, recreational vehicles, or similar vehicles.
Pre-Drilling Testing
Before each drilling run, test your DigiTrak locating system with the transmitter inside the drill head to
confirm it is operating properly and providing accurate drill head location and heading information.
During drilling, the depth will not be accurate unless:
The receiver has been properly calibrated and the calibration has been checked for accuracy so the
receiver shows the correct depth.
The transmitter has been located correctly and accurately and the receiver is directly above the
transmitter in the drill head underground or at the front locate point.
The receiver is placed on the ground or held at the correct height-above-ground distance, which has
been set correctly.
Always test calibration after you have stopped drilling for any length of time.
