RHINO Multi-Pro 301002 Owner's Manual
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CONTENTS
Section Page
Safety Symbol Description ..................................................................................................... i
Table of Contents ..............................................................................................................1
Introduction ....................................................................................................................2
Post Driver Safety ..............................................................................................................3
Rhino
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Multi-Pro™ Operating Instructions ......................................................................................6
Starting the Engine .............................................................................................................6
Hot Restart ....................................................................................................................7
Driving a Post ..................................................................................................................8
Installing a Chuck Adapter .......................................................................................................9
Installing an Alternative Chuck ...................................................................................................9
Multi-Pro™ Maintenance ........................................................................................................10
Rhino
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Multi-Pro™ Service Instructions .......................................................................................11
Servicing Cranksha and Piston .................................................................................................12
Service of the Hammer and Anvil ................................................................................................13
Regular Service Period .........................................................................................................18
Rhino
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Multi-Pro™ Parts & Accessories List ...................................................................................20
Limited Warranty and Registration ............................................................................................28
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................29
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© 2016 Rhino Tool Company Inc., - All Rights Reserved
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your selection of the Rhino® Multi-Pro™ post
driver. We are certain that you will be pleased with your purchase. This post driver was built with the Honda GX35 engine.
Honda supplies its own owner’s manual that covers all the
operator and service procedures 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 fully and understand its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership. Fill
out the warranty registration card or online registration to receive
Rhino® Limited Lifetime Impact Warranty. (See Page 28) 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 requirements. The
warranty is a separate document and is included with the Honda
owner’s manual.
When your Rhino® post driver needs scheduled maintenance, the
technical service sta here at Rhino Tool Company is standing by
to assist you.. Our fully trained sta can ensure that you receive
the correct service kit or direct you to the nearest Rhino
Servicing Dealer.
The engine 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.
Kindest Regards,
The Rhino Tool Company Team
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The Rhino® Multi-Pro™ gas powered
driver is designed to drive fence post,
ground rod, delineator post, vineyard post,
form pin, tent stake 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 professional 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 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 potentially life threatening danger. Damage to
surrounding property can also occur as a
result of a post being driven into an underground 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 certied locating service has identied 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: Gasoline
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 malfunction in which you can be seriously hurt
or killed. In accordance with the engine
owner’s manual, always perform a preoperation inspection of the engine before
each use and correct any problem.
DRIVER
MAINTENANCE:
Improperly maintaining the driving
mechanism on this power tool, or failure
to correct a problem before operation, can
cause a malfunction in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
In accordance with this manual, always
perform a pre-operation inspection of the
driving mechanism before each use and
correct any problem.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
POST DRIVER SAFETY
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Do not lend or rent
your post driver without the instruction manuals. Be sure that
anyone using it understands the information 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 children, 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 o
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, the employer or the owner
of this post driver.
Hearing protection is required as the
post driver emits noise at 100 dB level.
Bystanders should, at a minimum, wear
safety glasses and hearing protection while
in the presence of this power tool during
operation. If not wearing protective gear,
bystanders should keep a distance of 20
feet (6 m) from the post driver while in
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 aect 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 Multi-Pro™ has been designed with
Rhino® CIS™ 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 persons using
power tools on a regular or sustained
basis.
• The handle opposite the throttle handle
has been tted with an EPDM foam grip
further dampening vibrations.
• Wear gloves and keep your hands warm.
• Ensure that the EPDM foam and the
spring dampening system are in good
working condition.
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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 constant,
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 syndrome. 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 at 100 Db, 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 immediately. Simply call Rhino Tool Company
and we will send you a new warning label
at no expense to you.
End of Life Cycle
When your Rhino® gas powered driver is
coming to the end of its life cycle, destruction of the unit should to be conducted
according to international and local environmental regulations.
The gas powered post driver contains:
• Fuel
• Oil
• Rhino® Pro Series Lubricant
• Electric components
• Plastic-steel and aluminum components.
POST DRIVER SAFETY... continued
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Rhino® Multi-Pro™
Specications imperial (metric)
Overall
Dimensions
10.75 x 17 x 26 in.
(273 x 432 x 660 mm)
Weight 44 lb (19.9 kg)
Engine
Conguration
4-stroke, 35.8 cc
Performance 1720 bpm
Fuel Unleaded Gas, US 86 Octane
(>Euro 91)
Fuel Capacity 0.67 US qt. (0.63 ltr)
Engine Oil SAE 10W-30
Lubricant Rhino
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Pro Series Lubricant
Noise ≤ 100 Db
Vibration TBC
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Multi-Pro™ Operating Instructions
Your Rhino® Multi-Pro™ Gas Powered
Post Driver is an ecient and eective
power tool designed and developed to
tackle a dicult and time consuming task,
driving posts.
It is very important to understand that your
post driver is a very powerful machine.
With proper care and maintenance, your
Rhino® Multi-Pro™ will give you many
years of trouble free service.
You must read and understand your post
driver operating instructions 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 assist you with
any questions you may have.
AVOID SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE
USING YOUR POST DRIVER.
Visually inspect your Multi-Pro™ 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 Multi-Pro™ if there
is any damage or wear until the damage or
wear is corrected and repaired.
Check all uid levels, i.e. engine oil and
fuel and ll as needed as per manufacturer’s specications. (Fig. 1)
Proper oil level is essential
to the operation of the post
driver. Overlling of the oil will result in
loss of power and may cause permanent damage to the engine.
USE ALL RECOMMENDED
SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
Rest the driver on a solid surface, i.e.
tailgate, bench, or debris free 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 Multi-Pro™ 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 (Fig. 3).
Lock the throttle into high idle position.
(Fig. 2) This is done by depressing the
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Upper limit of
engine oil.
Lower limit of
engine oil is end
of dipstick.
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trigger and the high idle lock simultaneously. 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 (Fig. 4)
until fuel can be seen in the clear-plastic
fuel return tube.
Slide thumb switch on throttle handle
down or into the ON position.
Grasp the starter grip lightly until you
feel resistance, then pull briskly in the
direction of the arrow as shown in Fig. 5.
Return the starter grip gently.
Do not extend the
starter rope to its full
length as it can cause damage the recoil
mechanism.
An operator should
never wrap the starter
rope around their hand. This will cause
serious injury.
Do not allow the starter grip
to snap back against the
engine. Return it gently to prevent
damage to the starter.
If the choke lever was moved to the
CLOSED position to start the engine,
gradually move it to the open position
as the engine warms up. As the engine
warms up also release the high idle lock
by slightly depressing the trigger and then
immediately releasing it. Use caution as
to not engage the clutch. Dry-Firing will
shorten the life of the post driver and
could cause damage.
Hot Restart If the engine is operated at
higher ambient temperatures, then turned
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Choke Closed
Choke Open
Fig. 3
Priming Bulb
Fuel Return
Line (clear
plastic tube)
Fig. 4
Starter Grip
Fig. 5
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Thumb Switch
High Idle Lock
Trigger
Fig. 2
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o and allowed to sit for a short time, it
may not restart on the rst pull. If neces-
sary, use the following procedure:
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
PRECAUTION
Failure to follow instructions can result in
personal injury
Turn the engine switch to the OFF
position before performing the following
procedure. This will prevent the engine
from starting and running at maximum
speed when the throttle is in the MAX.
speed position. If the engine starts with
the throttle in the MAX. speed position,
the post driver will operate at maximum
power. This may result in personal injury
and damage to the post driver.
1. Turn the engine switch on the post
driver to the OFF position.
2. Move the choke lever to the OPEN
position.
3. Hold the throttle in the MAX speed
position.
4. Pull the starter grip 3 to 5 times.
Follow the STARTING THE ENGINE
procedure on the previous page and start
the engine with the choke lever in the
OPEN position.
Driving a Post
Holding the post driver with your left
hand on the foam grip and your right hand
on the throttle will position the driver to
direct the engine exhaust away from the
operator (Fig 6). (See Exhaust Warning)
Insert a post into the Multi-Pro™ making
sure the end of the post to be driven is in
the correct location on the ground. (Fig. 7)
Position the driver aligned and centered to
the post. If not aligned properly, damage
could be caused to the driver or the post.
Apply steady downward pressure to the
handles and apply enough throttle to engage the clutch and hammer.
Once you are condent that the post is
driving straight, apply full throttle to the
driver until the post is driven to the desired
depth.
Release the trigger dropping the engine
RPM back to idle before removing from
the post. When the engine has returned to
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Fig. 7
Post Driver
Post
Right Wrong
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