RHINO PD-45 Quick Start Manual

55 Pneumatic Post Driver
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UNDERGROUND UTILITIES:
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Best practices are to contact utility or your municipality office to determine if
area is safe to drive post. Driving a post into an underground utility can be
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EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, exposing the operator and those around to
potentially life threatening danger. Ensure that a certified locating service has
identified all underground utilities prior to beginning your project. (Electric,
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Gas, Telephone, Water, Sewer, TV Cable, Lawn Sprinklers, etc.)
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AIR PRESSURE:
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The use of the pressure regulator is required for safety. Set the pressure
regulator at 90 PSI (6.2 bar). Higher air pressures will not make your driver
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perform better. Slowly squeeze the air throttle valve lever to start the driver.
Opening the throttle valve slowly will prevent a violent start of the driver.
pressure over 90 PSI (6.2 bar) may result in the driver jumping off the
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post and causing bodily harm.
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AIR REQUIREMENTS:
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PD-45: 30 CFM (0.85m3/min.) @ 90 PSI (6.2 bar)
PD-55: 42 CFM (1.19 m3/min.) @ 90 PSI (6.2 bar)
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Please refer to the Owner's Manual for this tool or contact a Rhino Service Tech, for additional support, at 866-707-1808.
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INSPECT
Visually inspect your post driver before use. The interior of the chuck tube
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should be checked for obstructions or damage to the chuck tube. The outer
surfaces of the driver should also be inspected for any defects. Check air-
lines for any abnormalities such as bulges, wear spots or tears and replace
if necessary.
CLEAN & LUBRICATE
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1. Blow out air lines before coupling them to your post driver. This
precaution will help remove any dirt that may have entered an open
hose. DO NOT turn on pressurized air through an unsecured air line;
the air line could whip around causing serious injury.
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2. Use SAE 5 wt. Oil in cold weather, SAE 10 wt. Oil for mild weather to
80°C (27°F) and SAE 20 wt. Oil for hot weather.
We recommend non-detergent oil to prevent degradation of the air
hose. Do not use synthetic oil as it impedes atomization of the oil in
the air stream.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
If using an FRL, set the lubricator on your Filter-Regulator-Lubricator in the
air line to the post driver so it will deliver approximately 10 drops of oil per
minute. The procedure for lubricating the hose is as follows—Remove the
air hose from your post driver and AFTER SECURING THE AIR LINE SO
IT CAN'T WHIP AROUND TO INJURE SOMEONE, open the lubricator
wide open so that a steady stream of oil runs into the air stream after the
throttle valve has been activated. Actuate the air throttle valve and run the
air through your hose (aimed at a piece of cardboard) until an oil film is seen
coming out of the air hose. Periodically check to make sure your driver is
receiving oil. Air and oil will be exhausted through the chuck. If in doubt,
remove the air line to see if an oil film is being exhausted from the hose end
that connects to the driver. If oil is coming out of the hose, reconnect the air
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hose to the driver.
ator and bystanders should wear proper PPE (hearing, eye, head and foot
protection) during power tool operation. Check surroundings at all times
and remove children, animals, and unauthorized persons from the area to
prevent possible injury.
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Pneumatic • Hydraulic • Gasoline
LUBRICATION: YOU MUST OIL YOUR
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POST DRIVER WHILE IT IS OPERATING:
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HEARING PROTECTION IS REQUIRED
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the post driver emits noise over 100 dB level. Oper-
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Set lubricator to deliver 10 drops of oil per min
Secure the air line
Make sure the regulator is set at no more than 90 PSI (6.2 bar)
Slowly squeeze the air throttle valve lever to start the driver.
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Make sure a steady stream of oil is coming from the lubricator.
Post
Driver
Post
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Proper alignment of driver and
post is important.
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Professional Grade Tools
- Do not use a chuck or chuck adapter
that is too large for the post being
driven.
- Place the driver on the post to be
driven.
- Properly align the post.
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