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DigiTrak MFCB Operator’s Manual
DigiTrak locating systems cannot be used to locate utilities.
Continued exposure of the transmitter to heat due to frictional heating of the drill head can
cause inaccurate information to be displayed and may permanently damage the transmitter.
Remove the batteries from all system components during shipping and prolonged storage;
damage caused by leakage may occur.
Equipment and Battery Disposal
This symbol on equipment indicates that the equipment must not be disposed of with your
other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of such equipment at a
designated collection point for the recycling of batteries or electrical and electronic
equipment. If the equipment contains a banned substance, the label will show the pollutant
(Cd = Cadmium; Hg = Mercury; Pb = Lead) near this symbol. Before recycling, ensure
batteries are discharged or the terminals are covered with adhesive tape to prevent
shorting. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of
disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure it is recycled in a manner that
protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can
drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the equipment.
The battery charger provided with your DigiTrak locating system is designed with adequate
safeguards to protect you from shock and other hazards when used as specified within this
document. If you use the battery charger in a manner not specified by this document, the
protection provided may be impaired. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery charger, it
contains no user-serviceable parts. The battery charger shall not be installed into caravans,
recreational vehicles, or similar vehicles.
Pre-Drilling Testing
Before each drilling run, test your DigiTrak locating system with the transmitter inside the drill
head to confirm it is operating properly and providing accurate drill head location and heading
information.
During drilling, the depth will not be accurate unless:
The receiver has been properly calibrated and the calibration has been checked for
accuracy so the receiver shows the correct depth.
The transmitter has been located correctly and accurately and the receiver is directly
above the transmitter in the drill head underground or at the front locate point.
The receiver is placed on the ground or held at the correct height-above-ground distance,
which has been set correctly.
Always test calibration after you have stopped drilling for any length of time.
Interference
Interference can cause inaccuracies in the measurement of depth and loss of the
transmitter’s pitch, roll, or heading. Always perform a background noise check prior to drilling.
Sources of interference include, but are not limited to, traffic signal loops, invisible dog
fences, cable TV, power lines, fiber-trace lines, metal structures, cathodic protection,
telephone lines, cell phones, transmission towers, conductive earth, salt, salt water,
rebar, and radio frequencies.
