Ditch Witch JT520, Operator'S Manual

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JT520 Operator’s Manual
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Classify Jobsite
CMW
Apply Precautions
Once classified, precautions appropriate for jobsite must be taken.
Electric Jobsite Precautions
In addition to using a directional drilling system with an electric strike system, use one or both of these
methods.
• Expose line by careful hand digging or soft excavation. Use beacon to track bore path.
• Have service shut down while work is in progress. Have electric company test lines before returning
them to service.
Natural Gas Jobsite Precautions
In addition to using a directional drilling system and positioning equipment upwind from gas lines, use one
or both of these methods.
• Expose lines by careful hand digging or soft excavation. Use beacon to track bore path.
• Have gas shut off while work is in progress. Have gas company test lines before returning them to
service.
Crystalline Silica (Quartz) Dust Precautions
Follow OSHA or other guidelines for exposure to crystalline silica when trenching, sawing or drilling
through material that might produce dust containing crystalline silica (quartz).
Other Jobsite Precautions
You may need to use different methods to safely avoid other underground hazards. Talk with those
knowledgeable about hazards present at each site to determine which precautions should be taken or if
job should be attempted.