Kragax Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddy_tindell Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragax Posted September 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 It's a RBI Hawk 220 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Hawks fly, I don't understand,can't you reduce the speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Guy Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Have you tried the manufacturer web site for a manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 A LOT OF MOTORS ARE CONTROLLED WITH A REOSTATE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragax Posted September 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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