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JT920/JT920L - PREPARATION
PREPARE JOBSITE
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JT920/JT920L - PREPARATION
PREPARE JOBSITE
PREPARE JOBSITE
Jobsite hazards
could cause death or serious injury.
Use correct equipment and work
methods. Use and maintain proper
safety equipment.
NOTICES:
• If jobsite classification is in question or if the possibility of
unmarked electric utilities exists, classify jobsite as electric.
• Cutting high voltage cable can cause electrocution. Expose
lines by hand before digging.
• All vegetation near operator’s station must be removed.
Contact with trees, shrubs, or weeds during electrical strike
could result in electrocution.
Mark Bore Path
Mark your planned bore path and all located utility lines with flags
or paint.
Prepare Entry Point
For bore to be successful, first
pipe must be straight.
To help ensure first pipe is not
bent, dig a small starting hole so
first pipe is drilled into a vertical
surface.
To prevent bending or straining
pipe, position drilling unit for
straight entry.
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PREPARE JOBSITE
Jobsite hazards
could cause death or serious injury.
Use correct equipment and work
methods. Use and maintain proper
safety equipment.
NOTICES:
• If jobsite classification is in question or if the possibility of
unmarked electric utilities exists, classify jobsite as electric.
• Cutting high voltage cable can cause electrocution. Expose
lines by hand before digging.
• All vegetation near operator’s station must be removed.
Contact with trees, shrubs, or weeds during electrical strike
could result in electrocution.
Mark Bore Path
Mark your planned bore path and all located utility lines with flags
or paint.
Prepare Entry Point
For bore to be successful, first
pipe must be straight.
To help ensure first pipe is not
bent, dig a small starting hole so
first pipe is drilled into a vertical
surface.
To prevent bending or straining
pipe, position drilling unit for
straight entry.
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