User's Manual

FIELD EQUIPMENT
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Battery Rotary Hammer Drill
• Current model in use is a Makita 36v dual battery XRH07 rotary hammer drill.
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• The hammer drill is used in places the manual deployment tool cannot be easily used due to the
hardness of the soil or in rock.
• The hammer drill can also be used in conjunction with the manual deployment tool.
o Drill a pilot hole and then solution the hole with the manual tool.
➢ Always use the required PPE when using the Powered Deployment Tool.
o Safety glasses/goggles
o Hearing protection
o Gloves
➢ Never wear loose clothing that can be caught by the drill bit. Long hair should be kept under a
cap or secured away from the drill chuck and bit.
➢ Follow manufacturer instructions for use
➢ Never operate the drill if it is physically damaged
o Never use drill batteries that are physically damaged
➢ Only use Makita batteries and chargers
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