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Do not begin drilling If tree limbs, unstable grow r site obstructions cause unsafe tool handling conditions 9. Start-Up s Instruct all drill rig personnel and visitors to "stand clear' of the drill rig immediately prior to starting the engine , Make sure all brakes are set,all gearboxes are in neutral,all hoist levers are disengaged,all hydraulic levers or air controls are in the correct positions, and the cathead rope is not on the cathead before starting a drill rig engine Start all engines according to the manufacturer's manual 10. Drilling Operations Safely requires the attention and cooperation of every worker and site visitor o Do not drive the drill rig from hole to hole with the mast 1 (derrick) in the raised position o Before raising the mast (derrick), look up to check for overhead obstructions (Refer to Section 11 on Overhead and Buried Utilities) e Before raising the mast(derrick),clear all drill rig personnel ; (with exception of the operator) and visitors from the areas immediately to the rear and the sides of the mast Inform all drill rig personnel and visitors that the mast is being raised prior to 01 raising it ° o Before the mast(derrick)of adnll rig is raised and drilling is �I begun, the drill rig must first be leveled and stabilized with level ing lacks and/or solid cnbbing Relevel the drill ng if it settles after initial set up Lower the mast (derrick) only when the leveling When breaking tool joints on the ground or on a drilling plat- jacks are down and do not raise the leveling lack pads until the mast (derrick) is lowered completely form, position your hands so that your fingers will not be Before starting drilling operations, secure, and/or lock the smashed between the wrench handle and the ground or the plat mast (derrick) if required, according to the drill manufacturer's k form if the wrench should slip or the tool joint suddenly let go recommendations o Do not stand on the elevated deck of a truck mounted or all 8. Clearing the Worts Area terrain-mounted drill rig while the drill rig is in operation unless necessary for special tasks and the operator has been notified ,I Prior to dnlling,adequately clear and level the site to accom- o Only operate a drill rig from the position of the controls modate the drill rig and supplies and provide a safe working area Before leaving the area of the controls, shift the transmission a 15 -16 F 9 i u