WARNING! The Panther Rhino Tear-Off Machine is manufactured to be used for the sole purpose of tearing off roofing systems on flat, level roofs for the re-roofing process. Serious injury or death may result if this product is used for purposes other than designed. Any other use of this machine voids the manufacturer s warranty, and is the sole responsibility of the owner should any damage or injury occur. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to understand and convey explicit instruction to each user. Panther Products Corporation 2501 Anaconda Rd., Harrisonville, MO 64701 816-884-4444 www.pantherproducts.us 800-283-8627
Panther Rhino Tear-Off Machine Published by Panther Products Corporation, Inc. 2501 Anaconda Rd. Harrisonville, MO 64701 www.pantherproducts.us Copyright 2010, Panther Products Corporation PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Properly used and cared for, this product will last for years. For the safety of the operator and other people on the job site, it is imperative that the operator read and understand these instructions set fourth in subsequent pages before using. To insure job site safety for the operator and other job site personnel it is necessary that the operator read and understand the instructions set forth within this manual. Copyright 2010, Panther Products Corporation, Harrisonville, MO Page: 3
CONTENTS page 1. Operator Preparation 4 2. Roof Preparation 4 3. Hoisting Machine To roof 5 4. Safety Precautions 5 5. Pre-Operating Checklist 6 6. The Controls 8 7. Machine Operation 9 8. Maintenance 10 9. Specifications 10 10. We Care About Your Safety!! 11 Copyright 2010, Panther Products Corporation, Harrisonville, MO Page: 4
1. Operator preparation A. Read instructions Read the instruction manual completely for safe operation of this equipment. Failure to do so can subject operator and others to serious injury or death. B. Dress Properly Safety glasses or face shield must be worn at all times when operating the Rhino. Proper eye protection will help avoid irritation the eyes by dust particles in the air while tearing-off. Wear properly fitting clothes. Loose fitting clothing can be dangerous and cause serious injury if caught in Moving mechanical parts. Wear a long sleeved shirt, buttoned at the cuffs, safety shoes, and pants without cuffs. A hard hat must be worn by operator. 2. Job Site Preparation Under dusty conditions a dust mask is recommended. A. Inspect The Roof Deck Prior to allowing equipment or personnel access to the roof, make certain the deck is strong enough to support the total weight. All potentially dangerous obstacles and debris that could cause injury to the operator or others should be removed from the work area. Keep unauthorized people away from work area. Check to see that all roof openings are guarded to protect against falls. Keep extension cords and power lines away from work area. The weight of the Rhino Machine is 585 lbs. B. Warning line system Compliance with Federal OSHA standards governing safety perimeters with the respect to the use of power equipment must be met. For specific information on warning lines, use of guardrails and motion-stopping-safety-systems refer to OSHA standards. Copyright 2010, Panther Products Corporation, Harrisonville, MO Page: 5
3. Hoisting The Rhino To The Roof A. Inspect The Roof Make certain the hoist is in safe condition and operated by trained personnel. Make sure everyone on the ground is completely clear of the hoisting area. Do not exceed the weight and size capacity of your hoist. The Rhino weighs 585 lbs. B. Connect To Hoist Properly The Rhino has a single lift ring mounted on the handle bar cross member. Do not attach hoist or cable to any other part of this machine as damage or injury may result. The Rhino weighs 585 lbs. Use lifting hook with safety catch. Hoisting Ring Copyright 2010, Panther Products Corporation, Harrisonville, MO Page: 6
4. Safety Precautions A. Safety footwear, eye protection, and snug fit clothing should be worn by all workers, working near the Rhino. B. Use caution when handling fuel. Gasoline is flammable. Shut engine off and allow to cool before refueling. Clean up any spilled gas before refueling. C. Be sure all guards, shields and pins are securely locked in place before starting. D. Do not allow any unauthorized personnel near the machine during operation. E. Machine must be operated from the walk behind position only. F. Never allow anyone to ride the machine. G. Repair or replace any damaged or lost components before operating. H. Do not modify the machine. I. Do not operate a machine that has been modified. J. Be aware of obstructions, openings and people. K. Do not operate within 10 feet of roof edge. L. Guard all openings in roof. M. Check load rating of deck with owner or architect. Do not overload roof deck. (Consider 585 lbs for machine weight plus operator and materials.) N. Keeps hands and feet away from moving parts. O. Operate on flat level roofs only. P. Do not operate if neutral setting is out of adjustment. If the Machine creeps, consult a Panther representative. Q. Keep at least 10 away from electrical lines. R. Do not operate the machine if under the influence of alcohol, or drugs that could impair judgment ability. S. Look behind when operating in reverse. T. Keep the equipment in good condition. Maintain it as directed in manual. U. Maintain visibility at all times. Stop in visibility is obstructed. V. The owner/operator must see that all nameplates, warnings and instructions are in place and legible. Write to Panther Products Corporation for replacement decals and instructions. W. Avoid puncturing deck. Avoid prying under deck surface. Copyright 2010, Panther Products Corporation, Harrisonville, MO Page: 7
5. Pre-operating Checklist A. Engine Servicing Check to see that engine is serviced properly. Read engine operating instructions and safety warnings. Check oil level and fuel prior to starting machine. B. Cables C. Belt Check all cable and lever assemblies, to ensure smooth operation. Any cable or lever assemblies found to be sticking or in any way operating improperly, should be replaces or repaired immediately. Check the belt for cracks or frays. Replace as needed. D. Welds Check all welds for cracks and/ or any evidence of excessive wear or fatigue on any other parts of the machine prior to starting. Replace or repair any problems before operating machine. Copyright 2010, Panther Products Corporation, Harrisonville, MO Page: 8
E. Lubrication There are four bearings that require greasing. Two bearings hold the flywheel pulley in place and two more bearings, one on each end of the connecting rod for the actuating blade. These four bearings require greasing every 10 hours of operation. Use a high quality lithium based grease, but use extreme caution not to pump the grease in too hard or bearing seal destruction may occur. Also grease the blade actuating lever and the clutch pulley mount periodically to insure smooth operation. A spray lubricant may also be used on the cable and lever assemblies to keep them operating smoothly. (WD40 or equivalent) F. Slides Slide bushings should be lubricated with high quality lithium based grease every two hours of operation. Copyright 2010, Panther Products Corporation, Harrisonville, MO Page: 9
Panther Rhino Tear-Off Machine 6. The Controls 1. Throttle control lever: Controls the engine on-off, speed and choke. 2. Direction control lever: Controls machine movement, forward, neutral or reverse. 3. Clutch lever: Controls the engagement of the transaxle. These levers must be squeezed (disengaging transaxle) when moving the machine. The left lever engages/disengages the left wheel, and the right lever engages/disengages the right wheel. 4. Blade Actuator lever: Controls the actuating ( Back and forth) movement of the blade. This lever has two positions. All the way up is disengaged (off) position. All the way down is the engaged (activated) position. All controls are mounted on or near the handlebar for easy access and ease of operation. 1. Throttle Control Lever 2. Direction Control Lever 4. Blade Actuator Arm 3. Clutch Levers Copyright 2010, Panther Products Corporation, Harrisonville, MO Page: 10
7. Machine Operation Clear the work area of all debris or obstacles that could cause personal injury to operator or others. Prepare the area to be torn off by sweeping the gravel clear and cutting the roofing material in to squares for easy handling. Keep in mind ideal square size for use with trash chutes is approximately 21. If trash chute is not a consideration, an ideal size would be about 30 square. After pre-cutting work area, position the Rhino where the work is to be started. Pry up the first square by hand and position the blade of the Rhino to come in contact with the next square of the tear-off. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Stop forward movement and actuating blade (if engaged) when personnel are removing tear-off debris from the machine tear-off ramp. Make sure that vibrations from machinery will not cause damage to ceiling materials or injury to personnel underneath the roof. Copyright 2010, Panther Products Corporation, Harrisonville, MO Page: 11
7. Machine Operation (cont.) A. Start machine. B. Move direction control lever forward and hold, to move forward. Allow the blade of the Rhino to pry-up the material and slide up the ramp. C. Additional personnel can pick up the material off the ramp and load on to carts for transport to dump area. D. If a particularly difficult area is encountered in the tear-off job, the actuator blade should be used. To engage the actuating ( moving) blade, move the actuating lever down to the engaged position. Then hold the directional control lever forward to move ahead. The moving blade will pry-up the toughest jobs with a knife like action. Only use this feature when necessary. E. Blade Pitch Adjustment : Blade pitch can be adjusted to cut lower than the standard depth set by the manufacturer. First loosen the two bolts on the outside of the blade. Then loosen the two jam nuts on the underneath side of the blade. Turn in on both adjustments bolts on the outside of the blade and recheck performance. F. When working on a metal deck the machine should tear-off materials in line with the flutes of the roof. Do not tear-off at right angles to the flutes or damage could result to roof deck. Also run your tear-off machine with the grain of the seams. Do not run the machine so that the blade drives into a seam, but rather plane the tear-off coming from the other direction. Copyright 2010, Panther Products Corporation, Harrisonville, MO Page: 12
8. Maintenance Caution: Disconnect spark plug before working on machine. Lubrication: Grease the four bearings every ten hours of operation. Grease blade actuator lever and clutch pulley mounts periodically. A high quality lithium-based multi purpose grease is recommended. Use extreme care not to pump grease into bearings too hard. Destruction of the bearing seals will result. Lever assemblies require a spray lubricant (such as WD40) to keep operating properly. Slide bushings should be lubricated with high quality lithium based grease every two hours of operation. Engine: Read your engine maintenance manual. To prolong the life of your engine, change engine oil after the first five hours of use then every eight hours of operation. Unleaded gasoline is recommended to prolong valve life. In dusty conditions it is extremely important to keep the engine clean. Keep engine clean from dirt and dust and inspect cylinder head fins, blower housing, rotating screen and muffler areas. Failure to properly maintain the engine may result in overheating and ultimately in engine failure. The engine is equipped with a removable foam hat air filter. This filter must be kept clean at all times. Inspect the filter hourly for buildup of dust and debris. To clean remove the filter on the rewind starter be sure to line up with the pull rope so it will not catch when pulling the starter handle. If the filter becomes torn or otherwise damaged, replace immediately to avoid possible engine damage. Secure in place with rubber straps. If service or repair to your engine is needed, contact an authorized engine service center. You will need the model, type and serial number of your engine, Panther Products Corporation does not cover the engine which is covered by a separate warranty from the engine manufacturer. Copyright 2010, Panther Products Corporation, Harrisonville, MO Page: 13
9. SPECIFICATIONS FOR REFERENCE RECORD THE FOLLOWING Model Type Serial Number WEIGHT: 585 POUNDS LENGTH: 84 HEIGHT: 44 WIDTH: 30 BLADE: BLD150 18 STRAIGHT (STANDARD) BLD151 18 SERRATED BLD167 18 TINED ENGINE: 13 H.P. HONDA DEN019 WHEELS: 16 X 5-4 HOLE RIM RUBBER FILLED WHL283 LEFT WHL284 RIGHT HYDRALIC FLUID: FIVE QUART CAPACITY (HYDRAULIC) BELT: 6965 BLT306 Copyright 2010, Panther Products Corporation, Harrisonville, MO Page: 14
10. WE CARE ABOUT YOUR SAFETY! UPDATE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AND DECALS Safety is important to Panther Products. Be sure to have up-to-date instructions and decals for all Panther Products. The instructions should stay with the product as well as the decals. Any Panther Product you have that does not have instructions or readable decals, indicate below: I CARE ABOUT SAFETY Please send me current manual or decals as indicated for the paws machine. SET OF DECALS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SEND TO: MAIL TO: PANTHER PRODUCTS COMPANY 2501 ANACONDA ROAD STREET HARRISONVILLE, MO 64701 CITY, STATE, ZIP NAME Copyright 2010, Panther Products Corporation, Harrisonville, MO Page: 15