Ditch Witch RT45, Operator'S Manual

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RT45 Operator’s Manual
Drill
Using Drill String Guide
Use drill string guide to align drill string as it
enters the soil. When using drill string guide,
follow these guidelines:
• Use only approved Ditch Witch drill string
guide (p/n 179-737).
• Stand only on the left side of the approach
trench.
• Keep drill string guide at least 3’ (1 m)
behind bit.
• Use drill string guide to control only the first
5’ (1.5 m) of the bore path.
• After drilling 5’ (1.5 m), stop unit and
remove drill string guide.
• Do not use drill string guide during
backreaming or any time the drill string is
being pulled back.
Turning shaft will kill you or crush arm or leg. Stay away.
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To help avoid injury:
• Do not straddle trench or drill rod while drilling. Keep everybody at least 10’ (3 m) away from drill rod
during operation.
• Use a drill string guide to align drill rod when starting a bore. Guides are available from your Ditch
Witch
®
dealership.