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6-2. Inherent Drawbacks of the Cordless Planer Requiring Particular Attention During Sales Promotion
(1) Working performance per single charge for the first time:
The working performance per single charge for the first time may be low because the load current value is
high owing to the new and still inflexible components of the planer such as the belt. Two or three cycles of
planing and recharging the battery are required until the Model P 20DA can provide the specified performance.
Until then, adjust the cutting depth to about 0.3 mm (1/128") and perform cutting slowly while avoiding heavy-
duty cutting.
(2) Variations in working performance per single charge:
Capacity of the battery varies by 10% depending on the ambient temperature and the cycles of charging/
discharging, and also the working conditions such as ambient temperature of the planer, type and moisture
content of the wood, sharpness of the blade and the working method. Therefore, the working performance
data per single charge should be regarded as reference values.
(3) Avoid cutting of 0.5 mm (1/64") or more depth:
Avoid cutting of 0.5 mm (1/64") or more depth even though the cutting depth adjustment knob can be turned to
the position of 0.5 mm (1/64") or more. Otherwise, the planer becomes overloaded, which can cause burning
of the motor and damage of the battery.
(4) Safety switch lock mechanism
The Model P 20DA has a safety switch lock mechanism on the side of the handle. Although the position and
the shape of the safety switch lock lever are ergonomically designed for safe and easy handling in lock/off-
lock, users who are accustomed to AC-powered planers may be conscious of a little inconvenience. However,
be sure to instruct the users not to interfere with the safety switch lock lever operation by means of a piece of
wood. Refer to "Switch Operation" on the page 7 of the Handling Instructions for handling the safety switch
lock lever.
