Your Rhino Air Operated Post Driver has only three moving parts, the handle assemblies and the piston which strikes
directly on the post to be driven. 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 – AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH,
READ BEFORE USING YOUR POST DRIVER!
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 90 PSI (6.4 kg/cm
2
). Higher air pressures will not make your driver perform better. High air
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:
The PD-39P is equipped with a 2 1/8" I.D. chuck which is the perfect size for the
1 1/4" to 2" O.D. line posts. Chuck adapters are not available for the PD-39P. Chucks wear out and
should be replaced as needed. Inspect your driver’s chuck frequently. If you are in doubt, return your
chuck 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, 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 defec-
tive parts. If you are in doubt, return your driver, chuck or any other part to the factory, freight pre-
paid, for a free inspection.
WARNING
REMEMBER ALWAYS PUT SAFETY FIRST!
Do not operate the post driver if any unsafe conditions
are present.
CAUTION
Do not put anything but a post into the chuck on your driver. This includes fingers, hands, wire,
rulers and anything else you don’t intend to drive into the ground.
Model PD-39P Air Operated Panel Post Driver
OPERATING & SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
