RHINO GPD-30 User manual

GPD-30
GasPoweredDriver
GPD-30
GasPoweredDriver
Highest Quality Post Drivers and Post Pullers
Highest Quality Post Drivers and Post Pullers
OWNERS MANUAL
OWNERS MANUAL
Form No. GPD30-800-10/2012
Form No. GPD30-800-10/2012
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© 2012 Rhino Tool Company
© 2012 Rhino Tool Company
Rhino Tool Company
620 Andrews Avenue
Kewanee, IL 61443
P: 309.853.5555 or Toll Free 866-707-1808
F:309.856.5905
www.rhinotool.com E: [email protected]
Rhino Tool Company
620 Andrews Avenue
Kewanee, IL 61443
P: 309.853.5555 or Toll Free 866-707-1808
F:309.856.5905
www.rhinotool.com E: [email protected]
Manufacturing Quality Post Drivers and Post Pullers Since 1977
Manufacturing Quality Post Drivers and Post Pullers Since 1977
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Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. The
proper and safe use of your Rhino® post driver is an important
responsibility and should be taken seriously.
To help you make informed decisions
about safety, you will nd important
safety information in a variety of
forms, including:
• Safety Labels on the post driver
• Safety Messages Preceded by a safety
alert symbol and one of three signal words,
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT
if you do not follow instructions.
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT
if you do not follow instructions.
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
You CAN be HURT if you do not follow instructions.
• Safety Headings such as IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION.
• Safety Section such as POST DRIVER SAFETY.
• Instructions how to use this post driver correctly and safely.
This entire book is lled with important safety information.
Please read it carefully
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. The
proper and safe use of your Rhino® post driver is an important
responsibility and should be taken seriously.
To help you make informed decisions
about safety, you will nd important
safety information in a variety of
forms, including:
• Safety Labels on the post driver
• Safety Messages Preceded by a safety
alert symbol and one of three signal words,
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT
if you do not follow instructions.
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT
if you do not follow instructions.
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
You CAN be HURT if you do not follow instructions.
• Safety Headings such as IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION.
• Safety Section such as POST DRIVER SAFETY.
• Instructions how to use this post driver correctly and safely.
This entire book is lled with important safety information.
Please read it carefully
TAKE SAFETY SERIOUSLY
TAKE SAFETY SERIOUSLY
GPD-30 Trouble Shooting
GPD-30 Trouble Shooting
Symptom Explanation/Procedure
Post lodged in
the driver In the event that a driven post ares and becomes lodged within the chuck, follow these steps: 1. Remove the four 5/16” lower body bolts and separate the lower body casting from the driver body.
2. Slide the lower body casting down the post to expose the ared top of the post. With the proper cutting tool for the
type of post, cut through the post below the ared portion.
3. Once the ared portion is removed, slide the lower body casting off the post and reassemble it to the driver. Please
follow bolt tightening procedure and use thread locker solution.
Drives post slow
or sluggish
engine
performance
Typically this is resulting from improper driver storage or over-lling the oil causing the oil to seep into the combustion
chamber.
Position the driver vertically, remove the dipstick to check oil level. (See page 6) If you need to remove some oil, dispose
of it properly.
If oil is at proper level, follow the procedure listed in “Pull-start is frozen or hard to pull.” It also is good practice to wipe
clean the engine after use.
Pull-start is
frozen or hard to
pull
This typically results from oil seeping into the combustion chamber from improper driver storage or overlling the oil
reservoir of the engine.
Remove spark plug and pull hand grip a several times until it pulls freely.
Replace the spark plug. Check the oil level in oil reservoir to ensure proper level (page 6). Follow starting procedure. It is
not unusual, for blue smoke to be emitted from the engine, let the engine run until smoke clears.
Proper Storage: When storing your GPD-30, do not lay it horizontally on the driver side or resting on the engine. If
the unit cannot be stored securely in the upright position, place the chuck on the at surface, lean it toward the engine
side until it is supported by the shroud and chuck. This will position the driver on an angle with the top handle at the
topmost point.
Other problems
or technical
questions
Have your serial number handy and contact Rhino Tool Company.
Phone: [phone] or Toll Free 866-707-1808, Fax:[phone], Email: [email protected]
Symptom Explanation/Procedure
Post lodged in
the driver In the event that a driven post ares and becomes lodged within the chuck, follow these steps: 1. Remove the four 5/16” lower body bolts and separate the lower body casting from the driver body.
2. Slide the lower body casting down the post to expose the ared top of the post. With the proper cutting tool for the
type of post, cut through the post below the ared portion.
3. Once the ared portion is removed, slide the lower body casting off the post and reassemble it to the driver. Please
follow bolt tightening procedure and use thread locker solution.
Drives post slow
or sluggish
engine
performance
Typically this is resulting from improper driver storage or over-lling the oil causing the oil to seep into the combustion
chamber.
Position the driver vertically, remove the dipstick to check oil level. (See page 6) If you need to remove some oil, dispose
of it properly.
If oil is at proper level, follow the procedure listed in “Pull-start is frozen or hard to pull.” It also is good practice to wipe
clean the engine after use.
Pull-start is
frozen or hard to
pull
This typically results from oil seeping into the combustion chamber from improper driver storage or overlling the oil
reservoir of the engine.
Remove spark plug and pull hand grip a several times until it pulls freely.
Replace the spark plug. Check the oil level in oil reservoir to ensure proper level (page 6). Follow starting procedure. It is
not unusual, for blue smoke to be emitted from the engine, let the engine run until smoke clears.
Proper Storage: When storing your GPD-30, do not lay it horizontally on the driver side or resting on the engine. If
the unit cannot be stored securely in the upright position, place the chuck on the at surface, lean it toward the engine
side until it is supported by the shroud and chuck. This will position the driver on an angle with the top handle at the
topmost point.
Other problems
or technical
questions
Have your serial number handy and contact Rhino Tool Company.
Phone: [phone] or Toll Free 866-707-1808, Fax:[phone], Email: [email protected]
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!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
The engine emits toxic carbon monoxide.
Do not run in an enclosed area.
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
Keep this owner’s manual handy, so you can refer to it at any
time. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the
post driver and should remain with the post driver if resold.
The information and specications included in this publication
were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Rhino Tool
Company, Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or
change specications or design at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publi-
cation may be reproduced without written permission from Rhino
Tool Company.
© 2012 Rhino Tool Company Inc., - All Rights Reserved
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CONTENTS
Section Page
Safety Symbol Description.........................................................i
Table of Contents ...............................................................iii
Introduction ....................................................................1
Rhino® GPD-30 Driver Safety .....................................................2
Rhino® GPD-30 Operating Instructions .............................................5
Starting the Engine ...........................................................6
Hot Restart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Maintenance of The GPD-30....................................................8
Rhino® GPD-30 Service Instructions ...............................................9
Servicing Crankshaft and Piston ................................................10
Service of the Hammer and Anvil ...............................................11
Rhino® GPD-30 Parts List .......................................................12
Limited Warranty and Registration ................................................19
Rhino® GPD-30 Troubleshooting .................................................21
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your selection of the Rhino®GPD-30 post
driver. We are certain that you will be pleased with your pur-
chase. The Rhino® GPD-30 post driver is built with extremely
high quality components. From the fasteners to the venerable
Honda GX 35 engine, every component of this post driver is rst
quality.
Whether you are a farmer, a vintner, a sign installer or a profes-
sional fence contractor, we want you to get the best results from
your new Rhino®post driver and to operate it safely. This manual
contains the information on how to do just that; please read it
carefully.
This post driver was built with the Honda GX 35 engine. Honda
supplies its own owner’s manual that covers all the operator and
service issues associated with the Honda engine. Please read this
manual as closely as you do the Rhino manual. The success that
you experience with this tool is dependent upon your knowledge
and understanding of how to properly operate and care for the
Honda engine installed on your new post driver.
As you read this manual, you will nd information preceded by a
NOTICE symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your post driver, other property, or the environment.
We suggest you read the warranty information card fully and un-
derstand its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership. Fill
out the owner’s registration card to receive a warranty extension
on the driver components.
Please read and understand the Honda warranty policy. The
Honda warranty is separate from the Rhino® warranty and is
subject to its own coverage conditions and responsibility require-
ments. The warranty is a separate document and should have
been included with the Honda owner’s manual.
When your Rhino®post driver needs scheduled maintenance, the
technical service staff here at Rhino Tool Company is standing
by to assist you if you require assistance. Our fully trained staff
can ensure that you receive the correct rebuild kit and can walk
you through the process of rebuilding your post driver if you
experience difculty. If it is the engine that requires scheduled
maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda service dealer is fully
equipped and specially trained in servicing the Honda engine.
Your Honda servicing dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction, and
will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.
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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Rhino® GPD-30 DRIVER SAFETY
The Rhino®GPD-30 Honda®powered
gas operated post driver is designed
to drive fence posts, ground rod, post
delineator posts, grape stakes, form pins,
tent stakes and other like items into the
ground. Uses, other than those intended,
can result in injury to the operator as well
as those around the operator. Damage to
the driver and to the surrounding area may
result as well.
This post driver is intended for use by pro-
fessional installers. Never allow children
to operate this tool.
Most accidents can be prevented if you
follow all instructions in this manual and
on the post driver. The most common haz-
ards 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 certied locating ser-
vice has identied 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.
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 MAINTE-
NANCE: Improperly
maintaining the engine on this power tool,
or failure to correct a problem before op-
eration, can cause a malfunction 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.
DRIVER MAINTE-
NANCE: Improperly
maintaining the driving mechanism 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 this manual, always
perform a pre-operation inspection of the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
!
WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
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driving mechanism before each use and
correct any problem.
Do not lend or rent
your post driver with-
out the instruction manuals. Be sure that
anyone using it understands the informa-
tion contained in these manuals.
Do not use this post
driver for any purpose
other than driving posts into the ground.
Misuse may result in personal injury or
property damage, including damage to the
machine
Minors should never
be allowed to use this
power tool. Bystanders, especially chil-
dren, and animals should not be allowed in
the area where it is in use.
NEVER let your
power tool run unat-
tended. When it is not in use, shut it off
and make sure that unauthorized persons
do not use it.
Do not operate this
post driver unless
the operator is wearing safety glasses,
safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves
or 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.
Bystanders should, at a minimum, wear
safety glasses and hearing protection while
in the presence of this power tool during
operation.
Prolonged use of a
power tool (or other
machines) exposing the operator to vibra-
tions may produce white nger disease
(Raynaud’s phenomenon) or carpal tunnel
syndrome.
These conditions reduce the hand’s ability
to feel and regulate temperature, produce
numbness and burning sensations and may
cause nerve and circulation damage and
tissue necrosis.
Not all factors contributing to white nger
disease are known, but cold weather,
smoking and diseases or physical condi-
tions that affect blood vessels and blood
transport, as well as high vibration levels
and long periods of exposure to vibration
are mentioned as factors in the develop-
ment of white nger disease. In order to
reduce the risk of white nger disease and
carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the
following:
• The Rhino GPD-30 has been designed
with spring dampened anti-vibration
handles to reduce the transmission of
vibrations created by the machine to
the operator’s hands. An anti-vibration
system is recommended for those per-
sons using power tools on a regular or
sustained basis.
• The handle opposite the throttle handle
has been tted with an EVA foam grip
further dampening vibrations.
• Wear gloves and keep your hands
warm.
• Ensure that the EVA foam and the
spring dampening system are in good
working condition.
GPD-30 DRIVER SAFETY... continued IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
!
WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
!
WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
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• Ensure the post driver has no loose
components. Loose components lead to
high vibration levels.
• Maintain a rm grip at all times, but
do not squeeze the handles with con-
stant, excessive pressure. Take frequent
breaks.
All of the above mentioned precautions
do not guarantee that you will not sustain
white nger disease or carpal tunnel syn-
drome. Therefore, continual and regular
users should closely monitor the condi-
tion of their hands and ngers. If any of
the above symptoms appear, seek medical
advice immediately.
DO NOT modify this
power tool in any way.
DO NOT put anything
other than a post into
the chuck on the driver.
DO NOT operate your
post driver unless it
is on a post to be driven. Operation of the
driver without it driving on a post could
damage the power tool.
SURROUNDINGS:
This power tool emits
noise which may be disturbing to animals
and livestock. Ensure prior to operation,
that any livestock are cleared from the
operational area to prevent a situation in
which startled livestock become a safety
hazard.
WARNING LABELS
If your post driver’s warning label is
marred or destroyed, replace it immedi-
ately. Simply call Rhino Tool Company
and we will send you a new warning label
at no expense to you.
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
GPD-30 DRIVER SAFETY... continued IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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Your Rhino® GPD-30 Gas Operated Post Driver is an efcient
and effective power tool designed and developed to tackle a dif-
cult and time consuming task; driving posts. It does not matter
if your post is a T-post, round post, ground rod, grape stake, silt
fence or other post the Rhino® GPD-30 is the tool of choice.
It is very important to understand that your post driver is a very
powerful machine; it has to be to do the very difcult job it is
designed to perform. With proper care and maintenance, your
Rhino® GPD-30 will give you many years of trouble free ser-
vice.
You must read and understand your post driver operating in-
structions before using the post driver. 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 understand any of the
instructions in this manual, call Rhino Tool Company at 866-
707-1808 or 309-853-5555 and we will be happy to answer any
questions you may have.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE
USING YOUR POST DRIVER
Visually inspect your Rhino GPD-30 Post Driver before use. The
interior of the chuck tube should be checked for obstructions,
damage or wear to the chuck tube and anvil inside. The outer
surfaces of the driver should also be inspected for any defects. Do
not use the GPD-30 if there is any damage or wear until the dam-
age or wear is corrected and repaired.
Check all uid levels, i.e. engine oil and fuel and ll as needed as
per manufacturer’s specications.
Proper oil level is essential to the proper opera-
tion of the Post Driver. Overlling of the oil will
result in loss of power and may cause permanent damage
to the engine.
Rhino®GPD-30 Operating Instructions
!
WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
Upper limit of
engine oil.
Lower limit of engine
oil is end of dipstick.
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USE ALL RECOMMENDED SAFETY EqUIPMENT.
Secure the driver on a solid surface, i.e. tailgate, bench, or clear,
solid ground and posture your body in a safe position. DO NOT
start the driver anywhere but an open, well-ventilated area. It is
recommended that the GPD-30 only be used outdoors and never
inside an enclosed building.
Starting the Engine:
To start a COLD engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED
position. Lock the throttle by depressing the trigger and while the
trigger is depressed, push in the yellow button next to the thumb
switch. Hold the yellow button in and release the trigger. The
throttle is now in the high idle position.
To start a WARM engine, leave the choke lever in the OPEN
position and do not lock the throttle into the high idle position.
Press the priming bulb repeatedly until fuel can be seen in the
clear-plastic fuel return tube.
Slide red thumb switch on throttle handle down or into the ON
position.
!WARNING
!DANGER
!CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
Choke Closed
Choke Open
Priming Bulb
Fuel Return Line
(clear plastic
tube)
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