Description
Yato cordless drill 40 Nm 2 Ah set includes an 18-volt cordless drill/driver, a 2.0 Ah Li-Ion battery and a fast charger. The maximum torque of the drill is 40 Nm, and the two-speed mechanical gearbox gives speeds of 0–440 min⁻¹ and 0–1650 min⁻¹. The self-centring keyless chuck holds drill bits and bit holders with diameters of 1.5–13 mm.
The drilling function is rated for holes up to 25 mm in wood and 10 mm in steel. The tool has no impact function, so it is designed for drilling wood, wood-based panels, plastic and metals and for driving and removing screws. Behind the chuck, the torque adjustment ring and overload clutch limit the screwing torque, and in the drilling position the full torque is transmitted to the bit.
The supplied charger charges the 2 Ah battery in about 1 hour; the rated power of the charger is 60 W and the charging current 2.4 A. The battery has a button-operated charge indicator, and the battery cells are protected against overheating. The same slide-on battery fits the other tools in the Yato 18V system, and 3, 4 and 6 Ah batteries are also available for the system.
The trigger has stepless electronic speed control, and the spindle brake stops the chuck quickly. The LED work light illuminates the drilling point. The gearbox housing is metal and the gear hardness is 53–56 HRC; the body is rubberised, glass-fibre reinforced polyamide. The weight of the tool without the battery is 1.2 kg, with insulation class III and its IP rating is IP20.
Uses and suitability:
The Yato cordless drill 40 Nm 2 Ah is a ready-to-use set for light and medium drilling and screwing work that does not need an impact function. The battery and charger in the set also fit body-only models in the Yato 18V system, such as the Yato cordless impact drill 18V 75Nm, brushless motor, body only and Yato cordless drill 18V 45Nm, brushless motor, body only. The equivalent set with a brushless motor is the Yato cordless drill 18V 45Nm + 18V 2 AH battery and charger set.
- Furniture and fitted furniture installation: Driving screws with adjustable torque in low gear (0–440 min⁻¹), where the overload clutch prevents the screw head from sinking too deep and the thread from stripping.
- Drilling wood and boards: Holes up to 25 mm in diameter in high gear (0–1650 min⁻¹), for example in battens, plywood and chipboard; place a wooden base underneath when drilling through holes.
- Drilling metals: Holes up to 10 mm in steel as well as aluminium, brass and copper; larger holes are drilled via a pilot hole, and steel is cooled with machine oil.
- Maintenance and repair work: Removing screws anticlockwise at the lowest speed and using screwdriver bits with a bit holder or directly in the chuck.
Package contents:
- Cordless drill/driver 18 V (metal belt hook fitted)
- Li-Ion battery 18 V 2.0 Ah
- Fast charger 18 V
Features:
- Two-speed gearbox: Mechanical gear selection; low gear for screwing, high gear for drilling.
- Torque adjustment: Adjustment ring behind the chuck and overload clutch; a separate drilling position in which the clutch does not limit the torque.
- Variable speed control: The speed adjusts according to how far the trigger is pressed (potentiometer).
- Spindle brake and quick stop: The chuck stops quickly, which makes changing bits easier.
- Self-centring keyless chuck: Bits 1.5–13 mm are tightened by hand without a chuck key.
- Reversing switch: R/L selection for drilling and removing screws.
- LED work light: Illuminates the drilling point.
- Fast charging: The 2 Ah battery charges in about an hour; the charger indicator lights show charging and a full battery.
- Charge level indicator: Four-stage indicator operated by the button on the battery.
- Metal gear housing: Gear hardness 53–56 HRC.
- Durable body: Rubberised, glass-fibre reinforced polyamide and a shaped handle.
- Yato 18V battery system: The same slide-on battery fits the other tools in the range; the battery cells are protected against overheating.
Technical specifications:
- Voltage: 18 V DC
- Maximum torque: 40 Nm
- No-load speed: 0–440 / 0–1650 min⁻¹ (2 gears)
- Functions: drilling, screwing
- Hammer function: no
- Maximum drilling diameter in wood: 25 mm
- Maximum drilling diameter in steel: 10 mm
- Chuck: self-centring keyless chuck 1.5–13 mm
- Electronic speed control: yes
- Spindle brake: yes
- Reversing switch: yes
- Mode selector: yes (torque / drilling)
- Work light: LED
- Battery type: Li-Ion 18 V (Yato 18V system)
- Battery capacity: 2000 mAh
- Batteries included: 1
- Charger included: yes
- Charging time: 1 h
- Fast charging: yes
- Charge level indicator: yes
- Charger supply voltage: 220–240 V~, 50/60 Hz
- Charger rated power: 60 W
- Charger output: 21 V DC, 2.4 A
- Protection class: III
- IP rating: IP20
- Sound pressure level LpA: 71.0 ± 3.0 dB(A)
- Sound power level LwA: 82.0 ± 3.0 dB(A)
- Vibration ah: 3.0 ± 1.5 m/s²
- Tool weight without battery: 1.2 kg
- Maximum temperature of outer surfaces in use: 60 °C
- Battery storage temperature: 0–30 °C
Yato cordless drill 40 Nm 2 Ah user instructions:
1. Charging the battery: The battery is supplied uncharged. Remove the battery from the drill, slide it into the charger slot and plug the charger into a socket. The red indicator light is on during charging; when charging is complete, the red light goes out and the green light comes on. Unplug the charger and remove the battery from the charger by pressing the latch button.
2. Fitting the battery: Slide the battery onto the rail at the bottom of the handle until the latch locks. Before fitting the battery, make sure the trigger is not pressed.
3. Fitting the bit: Remove the battery, place a drill bit or bit holder in the keyless chuck and tighten the chuck by hand so that the bit is held firmly.
4. Gear and torque: Select the low gear for screwing and the high gear for drilling. When screwing, set the adjustment ring to the lowest suitable number and test the torque on scrap material; when drilling, set the ring to the drilling symbol. The numbered positions are not used for drilling.
5. Direction of rotation: Select R (clockwise) for drilling and driving screws or L (anticlockwise) for removing screws. The direction is changed only when the tool has stopped.
6. Working: Secure the workpiece with clamps or in a vice, mark the drilling point with a centre punch and start at low speed. Hold the tool with both hands and press only in line with the bit. Take breaks during work; the temperature of the outer surfaces must not exceed 60 °C.
7. Maintenance and storage: Remove the battery before maintenance. Clean the body and ventilation openings with compressed air (max. 0.3 MPa), a brush or a dry cloth without solvents. Store the battery at 0–30 °C at about 70% charge and charge it at least once a year during long-term storage. The battery lasts about 500 charge–discharge cycles.
Warnings:
- Personal protective equipment: Wear safety glasses, hearing protection and protective gloves.
- Battery out before adjustments: Remove the battery before changing the bit, making adjustments, carrying out maintenance and putting the tool into storage.
- Hidden wiring: Hold the tool by the insulated gripping surfaces if the bit may hit hidden electrical cables.
- Reaction torque: Support the tool well; a jamming bit can twist the tool in your hand.
- Long drill bits: Do not exceed the maximum permitted speed of the bit, and always start drilling at low speed with the bit against the workpiece.
- Charger: Use only the supplied charger, charge indoors in a dry place under adult supervision and do not use a damaged charger. If the charger gives off smoke or an unusual odour, unplug it immediately.
- Li-Ion battery: Do not short-circuit the battery terminals and do not use a damaged battery. If electrolyte gets into the eyes, rinse with plenty of water and seek medical attention.
- Not for damp environments: IP rating IP20: the tool must not be exposed to rain or moisture or used in explosive environments.
- Children: Keep the tool, battery and charger out of the reach of children.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
What is included in the Yato cordless drill 40 Nm 2 Ah set?
The drill/driver, one 18 V 2.0 Ah Li-Ion battery and an 18 V fast charger.
How long does it take to charge the battery?
The supplied charger charges the 2 Ah battery in about an hour. The battery is supplied uncharged, so it is charged before first use.
Does the battery in the set fit other Yato 18V tools?
Yes. The battery is a Yato 18V system slide-on battery that fits body-only models in the same system.
Can the drill drill concrete?
No. The tool has no impact function, so it is designed for drilling wood, boards, plastic and metals and for screwing.
Which gear is used for screwdriving?
The low gear (0–440 min⁻¹) and a numbered position on the adjustment ring. The high gear (0–1650 min⁻¹) and the drilling position are intended for drilling.
Recycling instructions:
The drill and charger in the Yato cordless drill 40 Nm 2 Ah set are electrical and electronic equipment that must not be disposed of with mixed waste; take them to a WEEE collection point. Take the Li-Ion battery separately to battery collection; tape the battery terminals before returning it to prevent short circuits. Sort the cardboard packaging into cardboard collection and the plastic parts into plastic collection.
