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The Rhino
®
Pro-Series
™
gas powered
drivers are designed to drive fence post,
ground rod, delineator post, grape stake,
form pin, tent stake and other like items
into the ground depending on the Pro-
Series model used for post driving.
Uses, other than those
intended, can result
in injury to the operator as well as those
around the operator. Damage to the driver,
extended handles and to the surrounding
area may result as well.
This post driver, and extended handles, are
intended for use by professional installers.
Never allow children to operate this tool.
Most accidents can be prevented if you
follow all instructions in this manual,
on the post driver, and on the extened
handles. The most common hazards are
discussed below, along with the best
method to protect yourself and others.
UNDERGROUND
UTILITIES:
Driving
a post into an underground utility can be
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
, exposing
the operator and those around to poten-
tially life threatening danger. Damage to
surrounding property can also occur as a
result of a post being driven into an under-
ground utility. Be absolutely certain that
you are aware of all underground utilities
in the area in which you intend to drive
posts. Ensure that a certified locating ser-
vice has identified all underground utilities
prior to beginning your project. Failure to
do so can be catastrophic. Underground
utilities include but are not limited to:
Electric, Gas, Telephone, Water, Sewer,
TV Cable, Lawn Sprinklers, etc.
POWER LINES:
DO NOT use the post
driver with the extended handle attach-
ment near any overhead obstructions such
as electrical, cable, or telephone lines.
Maintain a minimum clearance of 10 feet
(3 meters) from all power lines.
GASOLINE
: Gaso-
line is HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE and EXPLOSIVE. You
can be burned or seriously injured when
handling fuel.
EXHAUST
: The ex-
haust from the engine
contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas
that can build up to dangerous levels in
closed areas. Breathing carbon monoxide
can cause unconsciousness or death. Never
run the engine in a closed or even partly
closed area where people may be present.
The engine exhaust
from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE:
Improperly maintaining the engine on this
power tool, or failure to correct a problem
before operation, can cause a malfunc-
tion in which you can be seriously hurt
or killed. In accordance with the engine
owner’s manual, always perform a pre-
operation inspection of the engine before
each use and correct any problem.
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WARNING
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POST DRIVER & EXTENDED HANDLE SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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WARNING
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DANGER
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CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
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