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Technical Information · issue 27 of 2000

STIHL 046 RHD Salvage Saw; Conversion Kits

Model 044, 046 Chainsaws – Series 1128

IssueTI 27/2000
Engine family 1128

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Technical Information

                                                                                              27.2000
Model 044, 046 Chainsaws – Series 1128

Contents

1. STIHL 046 RHD Salvage Saw
2. Conversion Kits

1.    STIHL 046 RHD Salvage Saw

The new STIHL 046 RHD salvage saw is designed            The following special features distinguish the new
to help the trained specialists of rescue services       salvage saw from the familiar 046 chainsaw:

(e.g. fire services, technical emergency services,
                                                         .   Carbide tipped saw chain
disaster services) cut vent openings in roof and
cladding structures during fire-fighting operations to   .   Cutting depth limiter with

allow smoke, toxic gases and heat to escape. It is           muffler guard
therefore an important supplement to forced              .   Wrap-around handlebar
ventilation.
                                                         .   HD filter
Other applications are searching for seats of fires,
especially in case of smoldering fires in roofs of       .   Chain sprocket cover with additional cover
industrial buildings, and cutting through sheets of
glass (passenger train windows).

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1.1    Technical Description

1.1.1 Guide Bar                                                    1.1.3 Cutting Depth Limiter
.     Rollomatic E-Super
.     50 cm long
.     With three additional holes for mounting the
      cutting depth limiter.

1.1.2 Rapid Duro Super Carbide Tipped Chain


                                                                                                                        147TI002 KN
                                        3                                                    4

                                                                   .   Depth of cut is infinitely variable from a few
                                                                       millimeters to about 20 cm.

                                                                   .   Large star knob adjusting screw (4)
                                                                       easy to use with gloved hand.
                                                     147TI001 KN

                           1                                       .
                                                                   .
                                                                       Depth limiter is mounted to guide bar.
                                                                       Aluminium, weighs only 1.1 kg.
An additional strap (1) supports the cutter (2).
This strengthens the chain and enlarges the seat for
the carbide tip (3).

Sharpening
The saw chain can be resharpened with the USG

using a diamond wheel and the settings for the

Rapid Duro.
Sharpening angle                       25 °
Side plate angle                       65 °
                                                                                                                         147TI003 KN

Depth gauge setting                    0.65 mm
It is not possible to file the carbide tips.

                                                                   .   Depth limiter can be used as rest during cutting.
                                                                       This relieves load on operator, it allows
Repairs                                                                controlled feed and accurate cuts as well as

The saw chain can be repaired with the NG 3, NG 4                      reducing the risk of canting and snagging in the
and NG 5.                                                              cut.

Available replacement parts:
R/H cutter                     3949 007 1000
L/H cutter                     3949 007 1001
Drive link                     3949 007 1002
Only the rivets of the tie straps can be broken and
repaired.

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1.1.4 Wrap-around Handlebar

                                                    147TI004 KN

The wrap-around handlebar improves handling and
control.

2.     Conversion Kits                                                 Models 044 C and 046 C (versions with catalytic
                                                                       converter) must not be converted for use as salvage
Existing model 044 and 046 chainsaws can be                            saws:
converted to a salvage saw. The conversion and
operation are described in a detailed instruction
                                                                       Mufflers equipped with a catalytic converter reach a
manual.                                                                much higher operating temperature than standard
                                                                       mufflers. This would increase the risk of chips being
                                                                       ignited by the hot muffler while cutting composite

                                                                       materials.

Summary

Item     Part Name                                                Part No.                                       Remarks

         Conversion kit for 044;                                  1128 007 1068
         consisting of items 3 - 15, 18, 19
         Conversion kit for 046                                   1128 007 1067

         consisting of items 1 - 15
 1       HD air filter (046 only)                                 0000 120 1654

 2       Wrap-around handlebar (046 only)                         1128 790 3602
 3       Spline screw IS P6x32,5                                  9074 478 4675
 4       Bracket                                                  1128 791 5500

 5       Spline screw IS M5x20                                    9022 371 1020
 6       Washer 5.3                                               9307 021 0120

 7       Chain sprocket cover                                     1128 640 1702
         including items 8, 9 , 10
 8       Cover                                                    3003 656 3000
 9       Hex head screw M5x12                                     9008 319 0960
10       Hex nut M5                                               9216 263 0700
11       Washer 5.3                                               9309 021 0110
12       Depth limiter;                                           3003 650 6500
         consisting of items 13 - 15
13       Star knob screw                                          9570 601 1880
14       Washer 8.4                                               9308 021 0180
15       Countersunk screw M8x30                                  9064 341 1860

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Item       Part Name                               Part No.                                    Remarks
16         Guide bar                               3003 002 9421
17         36RDS Rapid Duro Super                  3949 000 0072
18         Air filter, fleece (044 only)           1128 120 1605
19         Wrap-around handlebar (nur 044)         1128 790 3600


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                                                                                                          145TI053 SC


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Last Technical Information on models 044, 046: 11.2000

© 2000 Andreas Stihl AG & Co.                            Technical Documentation
  Waiblingen                                             D1/MTK-st                                      7034

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