Toro Maxi Sneaker 370 Operator's Manual page 14

Boring the Hole
Contact with the rotating shaft will cause death or serious injury. Stay at least 2 m (6
ft).
To help avoid injury
• Keep everyone at least 3 m (10 ft) away from the drill string and machine unless
the rod guide tool is need.
• Never force the drilling process. The drilling bit will drift off course and the rod
sections may bow or break. Proceed slowly and carefully.
• Never drill with a bent rod section.
Underground utilities contact can cause death or serious injury. Locate and verify
underground utilities before digging or drilling.
To help avoid injury: Only operate the drilling attachment if the bore path is more than
3 m (10 ft) from any underground hazard.
Boring is a 2 person operation. Do not attempt to perform this operation by yourself.
1. With the person guiding the boring bit positioned to the right of the trench, start the
machine, set it to low throttle, and push the hydra-borer-control lever forward to start the
forward rotation of the drill bit.
2. Slowly move the machine forward, while the person with the rod guide tool guides the
boring bit into the soil.
3. Once the entire drill bit is in the soil, return all controls to neutral.
4. Turn off the machine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Carefully monitor the drill string to ensure the rod is not bowing or whipping in the trench.
6. Remove the rod guide tool.
7. Start the machine and push the control lever forward to start the boring bit.
8. Slowly move the machine forward as the boring bit digs into the soil.
Do not drive too fast, forcing the bit into the soil. Allow the bit to progress at its own
rate. Do not push or pull the bit through the soil when the drive head is not turning.
Operation: Boring the Hole
DANGER
WARNING
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
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