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Operator’s Manual
Safety Precautions and Warnings
Carefully review this
manual
and be sure you always operate your DigiTrak locating system properly to
obtain accurate depth, pitch, roll, and locate points. If you have any questions about the operation of the
system, please contact DCI Customer Service for assistance.
General
Warning
All operators must read and understand the following safety
precautions and warnings and must review this operator’s manual
before using a DigiTrak Locating System.
Serious injury and death can result if underground drilling equipment makes
contact with an underground utility such as a high-voltage electrical cable or a
natural gas line.
Substantial property damage and liability can result if underground drilling
equipment makes contact with an underground utility such as a telephone, cable
TV, fiber-optic, water, or sewer line.
Work slowdowns and cost overruns can occur if drilling operators do not use the
drilling or locating equipment correctly to obtain proper performance.
DCI equipment is not explosion-proof and should never be used near flammable
or explosive substances.
In the event of electrostatic shock, the display screen may go blank. No data loss
will occur. Click the trigger to reset the receiver, or toggle down to reset the
remote display.
Hot surfaces can occur on cable transmitters if housing requirements are not met.
Always ensure the transmitter is installed properly in the housing during use.
Directional drilling operators MUST at all times:
Understand the safe and proper operation of drilling and locating equipment, including the use of
ground mats and proper grounding procedures.
Ensure that all underground utilities have been located, exposed, and accurately marked prior to
drilling.
Wear protective safety clothing such as dielectric boots, gloves, hard hats, high-visibility vests, and
safety glasses.
Locate and track the transmitter in the drill head accurately and correctly during drilling.
Maintain a minimum distance of 8 in. (20 cm) from the front of the receiver
to the user’s torso to
ensure compliance with FCC requirements.
