Install the drill rod and bit, and connect the air and water hoses. Place the air leg in a stable position and adjust the angle of the rock drill. Turn on the air and water supply, start the rock drill, and begin drilling.
[pdf] Sonic drilling employs a high frequency, rotary vibratory drill that is designed to fluidize, overburden, and fracture rock faces. This process results in seamless casing advancement or continuous core samples that can be accessed without the application of drilling fluids.
[pdf] Turn the throttle lever gradually and drill at a slow speed until the hole is collared. The drill should be kept at right angles to the work until the hole is collared, then repositioned for angle drilling. Always apply sufficient down pressure to keep the tool from bouncing.
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