‘Brushless’ cordless planer





- Brushless motor: faster, stronger and lasting 10x longer
- Suitable for planing surfaces, chamfering and rabbeting
- Handy parking foot protects workpiece and planing blades
- Reversible TCT planing blades for a smooth finish and long lifetime
- Large depth setting knob also serves as additional front handle to optimize control
- Chip outlets on left- and right side conveniently adjustable to the working situation
- Optional: dust-free operation possible with vacuum cleaner or dust bag
- High-quality aluminium base for ultra-smooth results
- V-groove in aluminium base for easy chamfering
- Integrated wrench storage

KEEPCOOL™
Our patented ‘KEEPCOOL™’ technology prevents batteries from overheating and improves battery performance.
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Our intelligent ACTIVCELL™ technology continuously monitors the voltage, temperature and current of the battery. Transmitting this information to the tool in real-time, it helps extract the right amount of energy from the battery for the job.
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Digital Brushless Motors
The latest cutting-edge technology is embedded in the very DNA of each and every SKIL tool. Our compact, digital brushless motors deliver extra power, extra efficiency and a longer lifetime than comparable brushed motors.
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Product Description
Robust brushless cordless electric planer for perfect planing results
The SKIL 3980, a powerful ’20V Max’ (18V) cordless electric planer, is ideal for planing surfaces, chamfering corners and making rabbets. The brushless motor is faster, stronger and lasts 10 times longer than a comparable brushed motor. The ergonomic design with softgrip and large depth setting knob that serves as extra front grip ensure optimum comfort and control over the tool. The high-quality TCT blades are reversible for double the lifetime. When one side wears out, you can simply turn the blades around and continue working. You can conveniently adjust the lever of the chip ejection to the left or right to match your working situation. For a cleaner working environment, you can connect the dust bag or a standard-size vacuum cleaner to both sides of the electric planer. The convenient parking foot prevents accidental damage to your workpiece when you want to rest the tool or put it away after the job. The SKIL 3980 CA is supplied with two reversible TCT blades, a dust bag, a dust adapter, a parallel guide and rabbeting depth adjuster. The battery isn't included.
‘PWRCORE 20™’ industry-leading battery technology to power all SKIL '20V Max' tools
The ‘PWRCORE 20™’ system consists of industry-leading advanced battery and charger technology, plus innovative features you won’t find anywhere else, such as our patented ‘KEEPCOOL™’ battery cooling technology which increases the runtime by up to 25% and doubles the battery lifetime. Whereas the patented ‘ACTIVCELL™’ technology safeguards a maximum performance and optimal battery protection. The ‘PWRCORE 20™’ batteries and chargers are 100% compatible and interchangeable with all SKIL ‘PWRCORE 20™’ power tools and garden tools for ultimate flexibility.
Specifications
| Performance Level | EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion |
| No Load Speed (rpm) | 14000 |
| Voltage Max | 20 V Max |
| Net weight excl. battery | 2.4 kg |
| Planing depth | 2 mm |
| Planing width | 82 mm |
| Rabbeting depth | 8 mm |
| Power Platform | PWRCORE20 |
| Brushless | Yes |
| EAN | 8719643003379 |
| Power source | Direct Current |
| Sound pressure | 82.5 dB |
| Uncertainty Vibration (K) | 1.5 m/s² |
| Vibration level | < 2.5 m/s² |
| Sound power | 93.5 dB |
| Uncertainty noise pressure (K) | 3.0 dB |
Packaging contains
- SKIL 3980 brushless cordless planer
- Reversible TCT planer blades (2x)
- Dust bag
- Parallel guide
- Rabbeting depth adjuster
- Wrench
- Dust adapter
- Instruction manual
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