SAE J 2305

This SAE Standard applies to horizontal earthboring machines (SAE J2022) of the following types: a. auger boring machines; b. rod pushers; c. rotary rod machines; d. impact machines; and e. horizontal directional drilling machines.This document does not apply to specialized mining machines, conveyors, tunnel boring machines, pipe jacking systems, micro tunnelers, or well drilling machines.This document is a guide for reducing hazards for the operators and others during normal operation and maintenance of horizontal earthboring machines.