Hammerhead 100XTR, Operator'S Manual

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100XTR Operator’s Manual
Inspect Site
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Inspect Site
Identify Hazards
Inspect jobsite before transporting equipment. Check for the following:
• overall grade or slope
• changes in elevation such as hills or open trenches
• obstacles such as buildings, railroad crossings, or streams
• signs of utilities
– “buried utility” notices
– utility facilities without overhead lines
– gas or water meters
– junction boxes
– drop boxes
– light poles
– manhole covers
– sunken ground
• traffic
• access
• soil type and condition
• depths of existing pipes
Have an experienced locating equipment operator sweep area within 20’ (6 m) to each side of burst path to
verify previously marked line and cable locations. Mark location of all buried utilities and obstructions.
Entering a confined space without following all required
procedures and having and effective emergency rescue plan can result in
serious injury or death.
To help avoid injury:
• Follow local regulations for confined space.
• Test the atmosphere in manholes and other confined spaces before entering and continuously while
in the confined space.
• Have an emergency plan in place.