Scoutmaster Tom Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 Hi all, new to the group. Been using an RBI Hawk for about a dozen years or so. Love it and it has worked great. The other day it started "missing" when I changed speed with the knob. I know it's electric powered, but it will stutter and "miss" for several seconds when changing speeds like a car with bad fuel. Has anyone had this problem? I'd like to fix it, but want to avoid just throwing (expensive) parts at it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 welcome to the village Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 Welcome to the Village forum from TN. I am sure there are people here that can help. You might consider posting the question in the Scrollers Q&A section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 Welcome to the Village ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 I've had an RBI Hawk for about 15 years and I've never had a problem with it. Sure hope you can get it fixed. It's the best saw I've ever had and I've had 3 others over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 Hi Tom,welcome to the village. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 Sounds like a rheostat problem to me ,but what do I know.That's the speed switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 hour ago, amazingkevin said: Sounds like a rheostat problem to me ,but what do I know.That's the speed switch. I am not familiar with the RBI Hawk but after 15 years there may be some sawdust in the rheostat. That may make it work intermittent. If you can get to it, blowing it out with compressed air or one of those air cans used to clean computer keyboards. Found an interesting youtube video that explains rheostats/potentiometers and possible fixes but if you can't get to the "innards", it may be time for a replacement. Scrappile and amazingkevin 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 3 hours ago, munzieb said: I am not familiar with the RBI Hawk but after 15 years there may be some sawdust in the rheostat. That may make it work intermittent. If you can get to it, blowing it out with compressed air or one of those air cans used to clean computer keyboards. Found an interesting youtube video that explains rheostats/potentiometers and possible fixes but if you can't get to the "innards", it may be time for a replacement. Good find!!! munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 Welcome to the Village. I hope you get the Hawk problems worked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 Well Hawk Man, I have confidence you will find the problem. Meanwhile, you must have something to show us. Pleased you joined us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 Well, I am not mechanically inclined (but lucky for me I have a hubby who is,) so I cannot help you with your saw issue but I wanted to offer you another Tennessee welcome to the village and look forward to your participation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 Welcome Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 Glad you are hear and it is looking like you are getting info on you problem.. I would suggest that you not use your email address as a username, it that is your email address. You could be increasing your chances of getting lot of spam and maybe computer viruses. If it is yours I would get a hold of @Travis (Travis) the head honcho here and ask him to change. Message him... maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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