RHINO PD-200 Operating/Service Instructions

Model PD-200 Air Operated Post Driver
Your Rhino Air Operated Post Driver has only one moving part, the piston, which strikes directly on the post to be dri-
ven. Your post driver is very efficient and with reasonable care and maintenance will give you trouble-free service.
It is VERY IMPORTANT to understand that your driver is a very powerful machine; it has to be to drive posts into the
ground.
You must read and understand your post driver operating instructions before using your unit. It is also very important
that you make sure all operators are trained to operate your post driver safely. If you or any operator doesn't under-
stand any of the instructions, call Rhino collect, at (309) 853-5555 and we will be happy to answer any questions.
WARNING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES: Be absolutely sure you know where all underground utilities are before
driving so you can avoid hitting them while driving a post into the ground. Utilities include but are
not limited to Electric, Gas, Telephone, Water, Sewer, TV Cable, Lawn Sprinklers, Etc. Hitting an
underground utility could be EXTREMELY DANGEROUS for the operator and others.
WARNING AIR PRESSURE: You must use a Filter-Regulator-Lubricator combination with your Rhino Air
Operated Post Driver. The use of the pressure regulator is required for safety. Set the pressure regu-
lator at 100 PSI (7 kg/cm
pressure could cause your post driver to lift off and fall from the post causing serious injury or
death. Do not tie down the throttle valve so it will not shut off when released. If the throttle valve
does not stop the unit immediately when released, repair or replace it. Slowly squeeze the air throttle
valve lever to start the driver. Opening the throttle valve slowly will prevent a violent start of the dri-
ver. Never use anything to keep the throttle valve lever in the open position other than the operator's
hand. For safety, the valve must close, stopping the drive, when the operator releases the valve lever.
WARNING CHUCK SIZING: A chuck or chuck adapter that is too large for the post being driven may contribute
to a condition which would allow the post driver to fall from the post causing serious injury or death.
Do not use a chuck or chuck adapter that is too large for the post being driven. The post should be
loose in the chuck or chuck adapter with a minimum of 1/8" (3 mm) clearance and not over 5/8"
(15.9 mm) clearance. The post driver piston should hit the post as squarely as possible. If the fit is
too loose, damage may be caused to the driver, its chuck or chuck adapter causing your driver, its
chuck or chuck adapter to fail. Chucks and chuck adapters wear out and should be replaced as
needed. Inspect your driver's chuck and chuck adapters frequently. If you are in doubt, return your
chuck, chuck adapter, or any other part to the factory, freight prepaid, for a free inspection.
WARNING SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Do not operate the post driver unless the operator and any others near the
post driver are wearing hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes, ear protection, back supports, anti-
vibration gloves, and any other safety equipment advised by, ANSI, NIOSH, OSHA, or any other
safety regulatory agency, or the employer or the owner of this post driver.
WARNING SAFETY CHECKS: Check your driver daily for loose bolts, cracks, bulges or abnormalities in welds,
castings, chuck or chuck adapters, top cover plate, piston, air line, or any other part. Do not repair
any parts. Immediately replace worn or defective parts with new parts. Do not run the unit with worn
or defective parts. If you are in doubt, return your driver, chuck, chuck adapter, or any other part to
the factory, freight prepaid, for a free inspection.
OPERATING & SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH,
READ BEFORE USING YOUR POST DRIVER!
2 ). Higher air pressures will not make your driver perform better. High air