‘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 durable 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


EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE FOR SERIOUS PROJECTS
SKIL XP Pro Series represents the very best SKIL has to offer, developed for professionals who make smart choices.
Perfectly equipped to take on serious projects in any domestic environment.

KEEPCOOL™
Our patented ‘KEEPCOOL™’ technology prevents batteries from overheating and improves battery performance.
Discover KEEPCOOL™ACTIVCELL™
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.
Discover ACTIVCELL™

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.
Discover Digital Brushless Motors

PWRCORE 20™ - One battery. 100+ products.
PWRCORE 20™ is SKIL’s innovative battery platform, compatible with over 100 products. From garden tools to power tools. Thanks to smart technologies such as KEEPCOOL™ and ACTIVCELL™, the battery always delivers the right amount of power for every job.
With a lifespan up to twice as long as a standard battery, you are not just investing in tools, but in a platform that grows with you.
Product Description
Robust brushless cordless electric planer for perfect planing results
The SKIL 3980 is a powerful 20V Max cordless electric planer and part of the SKIL XP Pro Series. These tools deliver exceptional performance for serious projects, developed for professionals who make smart choices. Like all other SKIL 20V Max cordless tools, this model is powered by the industry-leading, advanced PWRCORE 20™ battery and charger technology. Brushless SKIL 3980 is ideal for planing surfaces, chamfering corners and making rabbets, thanks to its 2 mm planing depth and 82 mm planing width. 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 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.
‘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.
SKIL XP Pro Series
Built on a legacy of excellence since 1924, the SKIL XP Pro Series is developed for professionals who make smart choices. Representing the very best SKIL has to offer, the SKIL XP Pro Series combines exceptional performance, durability, pro-grade features, and compact ergonomics. Perfectly equipped to take on serious projects in any domestic environment.
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 source | Battery, cordless |
| Product Series | XP Pro Series |
| Material | Nylon |
| Base Material | Aluminium |
| Power Platform | PWRCORE20 |
| Brushless | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 year tool warranty for domestic use, 1 year tool warranty for professional use |
| EAN | 8719643003379 |
| 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 |
| Batteries included | No |
| Batteries required | Yes |
| Recommended surface | Wood |
Packaging contains
- SKIL 3980 brushless cordless planer
- Reversible planer blades (2x)
- Dust bag
- Parallel guide
- Rabbeting depth adjuster
- Wrench
- Dust adapter
- Instruction manual
Available documents for this tool






































