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Technical Information · issue 31 of 2005

New 3/8" Rapid Duro R Chain; Starter Grip; Holder; Depth Limiter / Guard Plate; Chain Sprocket Cover; Conversion Kits; Summary

IssueTI 31/2005
Engine family 1128

Part changes (3)

WasBecomesWhat the bulletin says
3949 000 0072 3944 000 0072 New 3/8" Rapid Duro R Chain The previous Rapid Duro S (36 RDS) 3949 000 0072 has been replaced by the new Rapid Duro R (36 RDR) 3944 000 0072.
1128 640 1703 1128 640 1704 Chain Sprocket Cover / Cover The previous chain sprocket cover 1128 640 1703 has been replaced by chain sprocket cover 1128 640 1704.
1128 007 1013 1128 007 1014 Depth Limiter right left The previous depth limiter kit 1128 007 1013 has A +10 +10 +40 been replaced by kit 1128 007 1014.

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Technical Information                         31.2005

  STIHL MS 460 Rescue Saw                 – Series 1128
  New STIHL 3/8" Rapid Duro R Saw Chain   – Series 3944

  Contents
  1.   New 3/8" Rapid Duro R Chain
  2.   Chain Sprocket Cover / Cover
  3.   Depth Limiter
  4.   Summary

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The MS 460 rescue saw will be shipped with the         1.1     Chain Construction
new 3/8" Rapid Duro R chain in the future. The new
Rapid Duro R has a yellow label.
An cover is now fitted on the chain sprocket cover.

1.       New 3/8" Rapid Duro R Chain
The previous Rapid Duro S (36 RDS)
3949 000 0072 has been replaced by the new
Rapid Duro R (36 RDR) 3944 000 0072.

                                                       A triple-humped tie strap (1) is installed on the
                                                       opposite side of the chain in front of every cutter.

                                                       1.2     Applications
                                                       Primarily for special applications – trained and
                                                       experience personnel in rescue services, e.g.fire
                                                       and emergency services, etc.

                                                       Edge life
                                                       The longer edge life and smoother cutting
                                                       performance of the new 3/8" Rapid Duro R are due
                                                       to the impact-resistant carbide tips which are brazed
                                                       over a large area to the top plate in a special
                                                       process.

Top: Rapid Duro S
Bottom: Rapid Duro R
On the new chain the cutting edges are tipped with
high impact-resistant carbide. Large-area brazing of
the carbide tipping to the top plates further
increases strength.
The new 3/8" Rapid Duro R features STIHL’s
patented Oilomatic system of lubrication.

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1.3      Sharpening the Chain                                         1.4    Replacing Chain Links
To sharpen the carbide-tipped saw chain, use the                      The saw chain can be repaired with the NG 4, NG 5
USG sharpener with a diamond wheel for Rapid                          and NG 7 chain breaking and rivet spinning tools.
Duro. Follow the instructions supplied with the USG.                  Individual cutters, tie straps, triple-humped tie
                                                                      straps and drive links can be replaced on the new
It is not possible to resharpen the carbide tips with a
                                                                      Rapid Duro R.
file.

                                                                      2.     Chain Sprocket Cover / Cover
                                                                      The previous chain sprocket cover 1128 640 1703
                                                                      has been replaced by chain sprocket cover
                                                                      1128 640 1704.

a = Sharpening angle 15°
b = Side plate angle 85°
c = Depth gauge setting 0.65 mm

Settings for “Rapid Duro R” on USG Sharpener

              +
        A                                                             Top: Previous chain sprocket cover 1128 640 1703
                                              +                       with bumper spike (1)

                                                  C                   Bottom: New chain sprocket cover 1128 640 1704
                                      +

                                                                      with washers (2) 3003 655 9200, cover (3)
                                                        689TI009 KN

                                                                      1128 664 2200 and bumper spike (4)
                               B
                                                                      1128 664 0501

 Scale                     Cutter1)       Depth gauge2)               3.     Depth Limiter
                   right       left                                   The previous depth limiter kit 1128 007 1013 has
 A                 +10         +10                    +40             been replaced by kit 1128 007 1014.
 B                   0           0                      0             The new kit includes the new cover 1128 664 2200
 C                 +15         -15                      0             for the chain sprocket cover and longer hex head
1) Grinding wheel 5203 757 0901                                       mounting screws 9008 319 1020 (see 2. Chain
                                                                      Sprocket Cover). All other parts remain unchanged.
2)
     Grinding wheel 5203 750 7015

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4.       Summary

Item     Part Name                                  Previous                New                      Remarks
 1       Chain sprocket cover;                      1128 640 1703           ---                      1)
         including items 3, 5 and 8
 1       Chain sprocket cover; including            ---                     1128 640 1704
         items 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8
 2       Cover                                      ---                     1128 664 2200
 3       Screw DIN933-M5x12-8.8                     9008 319 0960           ---                      2)
 4       Screw DIN933-M5x20-8.8                     ---                     9008 319 1020
 5       Nut DIN6927-M5-10                          9216 263 0700           ---                      2)
 6       Locknut DIN980-V M5-10                     ---                     9214 320 0700
 7       Washer                                     ---                     3003 655 9200
 8       Bumper spike                               1128 664 0501           1128 664 0501
 9       Depth limiter kit                          1128 007 1013           1128 007 1014            1)
10       Rapid Duro S chain (36 RDS)                3949 000 0072           ---                      1)
11       Rapid Duro R chain (36 RDR)                ---                     3944 000 0072            1)
12       Cutter repair kit, r/h                     3949 007 1000           ---                      3)
13       Cutter repair kit, l/h                     3949 007 1001           ---                      3)
14       Drive link                                 3949 007 1002           ---                      3)
15       Cutter, r/h, 3/8" RDR                      ---                     3944 660 6300
16       Cutter, l/h, 3/8" RDR                      ---                     3944 660 6500
17       Drive link 3/8" R 1.6                      ---                     3725 662 1000
18       3-hump tie strap, r/h                      ---                     3994 662 3901
19       3-hump tie strap, l/h                      ---                     3994 662 4001
20       Preset tie strap                           ---                     3724 660 6600
         All other parts as before
Modification to be introduced: in progress
Remarks
1) Previous version of part will be supplied from factory only as long as existing stocks last
2) Previous version of part remains available for other models
3) Previous version of part remains available for older machines

Last Technical Information on STIHL MS 460 Rescue Saw: 21.2004

© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2005                          Technical Documentation
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