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OPERATING THE PLANETARY DRIVE
•An operator must not use drugs or alcohol, which can change his or her alertness
or coordination. An operator taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs
should seek medical advice on whether or not he or she can safely operate
equipment.
•All bystanders should be kept a minimum of 6 meters (20 feet) away from the
working area of the drive.
•Do not allow Site workers to climb or ride on a drill mast, Planetary Drive, Auger
or Auger Extension at any time, including while stationary, in operation or being
moved or rotated.
• Operate only from the operator’s station.
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Avoid steep hillside operation which could cause the machine to
overturn. Consult your machines'operator’s and safety manuals for
maximum incline allowable.
Reduce speed when driving over rough terrain, on a slope, or turning, to avoid
overturning the vehicle.
•Travel only with the planetary drive in a safe transport position to prevent
uncontrolled movement. Drive slowly over rough ground and on slopes.
•Tether any auger, anchor or extensions connected to the drive with a chain if
necessary, to prevent uncontrolled swinging of the attachments when moving
from position to position.
• Do not drive close to ditches, excavations, etc., it could result in a cave in.
•Before exiting the machine, lower the attachment to the ground, apply the
parking brakes, turn off the engine, and remove the key.
•Flow and pressure gauges, fittings, and hoses must have a continuous operating
pressure rating of at least 25% higher than highest pressures of the system.
•Do not smoke when refueling the machine. Allow room in the fuel tank for
expansion. Wipe up any spilled fuel. Secure cap tightly when done.
•Remove the auger drive from the machine before transporting to and from the
job site.
•Planetary Drives shall be used only for their designed intent and shall not be
loaded beyond their rated capacity. Overloading or exceeding the manufacturers
specifications will void all warranty.
•Drill stem rotation must be stopped before adding or removing sections, or
making adjustments to the drill stem or sampling equipment.
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Augers shall be cleaned only when the rotating mechanism is in neutral and the
auger stopped; long-handled shovels shall be used to move cuttings from the
auger. Materials heavier than 10kgs (22lbs) must be moved mechanically or by
using at least two people.
Drilling operations must be stopped in the event of local thunderstorms,
or lightning activity. During operation, weather conditions shall be
monitored: operations shall cease during electrical storms or when electrical
storms are imminent.
• Open bore holes must be capped and flagged.
GROUND PERSONNEL AND BYSTANDERS
•Be aware of others in the work area. Be sure others know when and where
you will be working. Make sure no one is behind equipment or within 6 metres
(20 feet) of it operating.
•Loose fitting clothing, long hair, jewelery and equipment which might become
entangled in moving equipment are prohibited while working near Auger Drills
or Anchoring equipment.
•Operators, helpers, and other personnel working near Auger Drills or Anchoring
equipment must wear steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, and hard hats.
Hearing protection, respirators, and personal protective clothing will be
specified in the site-specific Health and Safety Plan.
MAINTAINING THE PLANETARY DRIVE
• Before performing maintenance, lower the attachment to the ground, apply the
parking brakes, turn o the engine, and remove the key.
• Drill rigs must be shut down and properly locked-out and tagged before repairs
or maintenance is performed. Only properly trained and qualied individuals are
permitted to perform repairs and maintenance.
• Never adjust a relief valve for pressure higher than recommended by the
machine’s manufacturer.
TRANSPORTING
Follow all local government regulations that may apply along with recommended
tie down points and any equipment safety precautions at the front of
this manual when transporting your attachment.
TIE DOWN POINTS
•Tie down points are identified by tie down decals where required. Securing to
trailer at other points is unsafe and can damage the attachment.
•Do not attach tie down accessories around cylinders or in any way that may
damage hoses or hydraulic components.
•Attach tie down accessories to unit as recommended.
• Check unit stability before transporting.
Verify that all tie down accessories (chains, slings, ropes, shackles etc.) are capable
of maintaining attachment stability during transporting and are attached in such
a way to prevent unintended disengagement or shifting of the unit. Failure to do
so could result in serious personal injury or death.