RHINO 070012 Owner'S Manual Download Page 4

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your selection of the Rhino

®

 PD-45 or 

PD-55 post driver. We are certain that you will be pleased with 

your purchase. Rhino

®

 Air Operated Post Drivers are built with 

extremely high quality components. From the cast body to the 

piston, each component and alloy steel accessory for the drivers 

are first quality and when operated and stored properly will 

serve you for years. See the chart to the right for post driving 

applications these drivers are suited for.
We suggest you read the warranty information fully and 

understand its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership. 

To receive a warranty extension on the driver components, log on 

to http://rhinotool.com/contact-support/warranty-information/ and 

fill out the owner’s registration.

When your Rhino

®

 post driver needs scheduled maintenance, the 

technical service staff here at Rhino Tool Company is standing 

by to assist you. Our fully trained staff can walk you through the 

process of inspecting and maintaining your post driver if you 

experience difficulty. Again, congratulations on your selection and 

from the dedicated team here at Rhino Tool Company, THANK 

YOU for choosing a genuine Rhino

®

 post driver.

Kindest Regards, 

The Rhino Tool Team

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Model

PD-45

PD-55

Duty

Medium

Medium

Air Consumption CFM@90 psi (6.21 BAR)

30 (0.85m

3

/min)

42 (1.19m

3

/min)

Wt. lb (kg)

46.3 (311)

54.6 (24.8)

Master Chuck inches (mm)

3” ID (76.2)

3-7/8” ID (98.4)

Applications inches (mm)

Fiberglass T Posts

X

X

3/4" (19) to 1" (25.4) Ground Rod

X

X

3/4" (19) to 1-1/2" (38) 

Reinforcing Bar Tent Stakes

X

X

1" (25.4) Concrete Form Pins

X

X

1” (25.4)  Pipe

X

X

1-1/4" (31.75) to 1-1/2" (38) Pipe

X

X

1-5/8" (40.6) Pipe

X

X

2" (50.8) Pipe

X

X

2-1/2” (63.5)

X

X

3" (76.1) Pipe

X

T Posts

X

X

Telespar Posts

X

Telespar Post Breakaway Bases 

*

X

1.2 to 1.5 lbs/ft Channel Posts

X

X

2 to 2.75 lbs/ft Channel Posts

X

3 to 4 lbs/ft Channel Posts

X

Channel Post Breakaway Bases 

*

X

C Posts

X

Rectangular Posts

X

X

To drive these type of posts close to the ground you will need to order a special driving cap or adaptor. 

Contact your Rhino servicing dealer for information.

Summary of Contents for 070012

Page 1: ...OWNERS MANUAL AIR OPERATED POST DRIVER MODEL 070012 070013 PD 45 PD 55...

Page 2: ...n effect at the time of approval for printing Rhino Tool Company Inc reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any o...

Page 3: ...i Rhino PD 45 and PD 55 Safety 1 Chuck Sizing Guide 4 Assembling PD 45 and PD 55 to Post Driving System 5 Rhino PD 45 and PD 55 Operating Instructions 7 Rhino PD 45 and PD 55 Service Instructions 9 Rh...

Page 4: ...f can walk you through the process of inspecting and maintaining your post driver if you experience difficulty Again congratulations on your selection and from the dedicated team here at Rhino Tool Co...

Page 5: ...ound utility could be EXTREMELY DANGEROUS for the operator and others AIR PRESSURE It is strongly recommended that you use a Filter Regulator Lubricator in combination with your Rhino Air Operated Pos...

Page 6: ...part to the factory freight prepaid for a free inspection REMEMBER ALWAYS PUT SAFETY FIRST Do not operate the post driver if any unsafe conditions are present Do not put anything but a post into the c...

Page 7: ...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 airstream AIR...

Page 8: ...e your post outside dimensions to specify the appro priate adapter WARNING DANGER CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTE Model PD 45 PD 55 Description Actual ID in mm Part No Part No 4 1 4 107 9 070060 Optional Maste...

Page 9: ...517702 Compression Washers See Fig 5 4 500007 Cap Screws See Fig 6 5 600000 Throttle Valve Kit 6 607000 Hose Assembly No Part No Description mm 225005 Filter Regulator Lubricator FRL Carrier 7 225001...

Page 10: ...3 517702 Compression Washers See Fig 5 4 500007 Cap Screws See Fig 6 5 600000 Throttle Valve Kit No Part No Description 6 607000 Hose Assembly 225005 Filter Regulator Lubricator FRL Carrier 7 225001...

Page 11: ...ose Do not turn on pressurized air through an unsecured air line the air line could whip around causing serious injury 2 Check your Filter Regulator Lubricator Make sure the regula tor is set at no mo...

Page 12: ...ill tend to fill with dirt after a few drives The dirt may be pumped out the top of the post into your driver Rhino Tool Company suggests you pinch the lower end of the post together which will keep t...

Page 13: ...and watch the inside wall of the cylinder for abrasion from the piston If a new scratch appears mark the location on the piston with a felt tipped marker Carefully remove the piston inspect the side a...

Page 14: ...10 Rhino PD 45 Driver Parts List 15 16 17 11 12 13 24 14 10 19 20 21 23 22 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...

Page 15: ...er 19 607000 3 4 19 mm Hose Assembly 6 517696 Compression Washer 6 per driver 19 605006 3 4 19 mm Hose Per Foot Order Length Needed 7 000235 Model Serial No Warning Plate 20 610026 Throttle Valve with...

Page 16: ...12 Rhino PD 55 Driver Parts List 15 16 17 11 12 13 24 14 10 19 20 21 23 22 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...

Page 17: ...9 607000 3 4 19 mm Hose Assembly 6 517705 Compression Washer 6 per driver 19 605006 3 4 19 mm Hose Per Foot Order Length Needed 7 000235 Model Serial No Warning Plate 20 610026 Throttle Valve with Lev...

Page 18: ...plied warranties of Merchantability and Fitness for a Specific Purpose Limitation This Warranty DOES NOT APPLY to the physical ap pearance of any product or to any product that has been misused abused...

Page 19: ...ol for icing Noticeable air passing through driver or blow by To confirm this condition exists connected to air source place driver on a post while activating the throttle lift the driver slightly if...

Page 20: ...Form 000302 09 2017 A TRADITION OF QUALITY AND SERVICE SINCE 1975 WWW RHINOTOOL COM Rhino Tool Company Inc P O Box 111 Kewanee IL 61443 309 853 5555 866 707 1808...

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