These general guidelines and precautions apply to personnel operating directional drilling tracking equipment when used with Horizontal Earthboring Machines as defined in SAE J2022.

Purpose

The purpose of this document is to provide manufacturers with an established set of guidelines and precautions to improve the degree of personal safety for jobsite personnel and people in the area.

Rationale

This document has been reaffirmed to comply with the SAE 5-Year Review policy.