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Operation
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from
the normal operating position.
Before Operation
Before Operation Safety
General Safety
•
The owner must ensure that all operators are
well trained and competent to safely operate the
machine.
•
Never allow children or untrained people to
operate or service the machine. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
•
Know how to stop the machine and shut off the
engine quickly.
•
Check that operator-presence controls, safety
switches, and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate the machine unless they
are functioning properly.
•
Inspect the area where you will use the machine
and remove all objects that the machine could
throw.
•
Keep the manual(s) with the machine. Go to
www.Toro.com for a replacement manual.
Fuel Safety
•
Use extreme care in handling fuel. It is flammable
and its vapors are explosive.
•
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
•
Use only an approved fuel container.
•
Do not remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank
while the engine is running or hot.
•
Do not add or drain fuel in an enclosed space.
•
Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
•
If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine;
avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel
vapors have dissipated.
Understanding Horizontal
Directional Drilling
Horizontal directional drilling is a process used for
drilling a horizontal bore through the soil and under
obstructions such as roads, buildings, bodies of water,
etc. Once you drill the bore, pull back the utility lines or
pipes through the bore and connect them as needed.
Because it does not require very much disturbance of
the surface, installation of utilities using directional
drilling preserves the environment and saves both
time and money over traditional installation methods
such as trenching.
When installing cabling or pipe using a directional drill,
complete the following steps:
1.
Gather site information.
Before operating in an area with high-voltage
lines or cables, contact a "One-Call System
Directory" service. In the USA, call 811 or your
local utility company. If you do not know your
local utility company's phone number, call the
national number (USA and Canada only) at
1-888-258-0808. In Australia, call 1100 for the
nationwide marking service. Also, contact any
utility companies that are not participants of the
"One-Call System Directory" service. Please
refer to
Drilling Near Utility Lines (page 6)
more information.
Before fully planning the bore path, gather
information about the job site such as the
location of other utilities, obstacles at the site,
and what regulations and permits you need
to complete the job; refer to
Information (page
2.
Plan the bore path.
Before drilling, plan the bore path based on the
information you gathered. Refer to
Bore Path (page
3.
Prepare the job site and the machine.
Before drilling, prepare the job site with an entry
point, depth-gauge hole (optional), and an exit
hole. Drive the machine to the job site, set it up
for drilling, and connect it to a drilling-fluid mixer.
Note:
When drilling, connect the machine
to a drilling-fluid mixer that mixes water with
bentonite clay and other ingredients. The
machine pumps this mixture, referred to as
drilling fluid or "mud," through the drill pipe and
out of the drill bit. The drilling fluid lubricates the
drill bit, helps to hold the bore open while drilling,
and mixes with the spoils, flushing them out of
the bore through the entry point.
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Gathering Site
36).
Planning the
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