Ditch Witch RT80 User Manual

Drill - 94 RT80 Operator’s Manual
Drill
CMW
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.
NOTICE:
• Keep everybody at least 10’ (3 m) away from drill rod during operation. Do not straddle trench or
drill rod while drilling.
• To align drill rod when starting a bore, use a guide. Guides are available from your Ditch Witch
dealership.

Ditch Witch RT80 Specifications

General

Brand	Ditch Witch
Model	RT80
Category	Industrial Equipment
Language	English