New Saw

[Kragax]

Well, I got my new saw today, and I have mixed feelings so far. It is in great shape. But the lower blade clamp is a PITA. It runs away from me as it's set on the high speed. I was told that if you turn the pulley around it runs at half speed but, I don't know how to go about it yet. I am thinking about a rheostat on the power cord to control the speed but don't know if it will hurt the motor. So, the jury is still out.

[daddy_tindell]

always a learning curve with a new toy. im sure you will figure it out congrats on the new tool. i dont recognize the red paint...what brand is it?

[Kragax]

It's a RBI Hawk 220

[LarryEA]

Hawks fly, I don't understand,can't you reduce the speed.

[New Guy]

Have you tried the manufacturer web site for a manual?

[amazingkevin]

this address sounds promisingHawk Woodworking Industries

in the mean time if you want to google something type what you want then press the backslash button which is a direct command  and your good to go ,but of course hit enter after all that!here's what i did        rbihawk220/manual       then press enter fastest way to find just exactly what you want

[ike]

A LOT OF MOTORS ARE CONTROLLED WITH A REOSTATE.

[Kragax]

I have a manual, it just doesn't go into that. I did find the answer online though. I need to order a different belt and change the pulley around. I cuts like mad but too fast for me, Ill order the belt next week. Meanwhile practice, practice, practice. Can't use a rheostat as it is a cap start motor and it would cook it.

Edited September 14, 2014 by Kragax

[Phantom Scroller]

Wow that's looks like some heavy beast have fun it's not going anywhere. Looking forward to see the work that comes off it.