Description
Yato car charger 18V 2A (YT-828503) is a charger for the Yato 18 V battery system powered from a vehicle’s 12 V cigarette lighter socket. The charger charges all Yato 18V system Li-Ion batteries with a 2 A charging current, and its input voltage range is 12–28 V DC, so it works in both a car’s 12 V and a truck’s 24 V electrical system.
The charger also has a USB-A port (5 V, 2 A) for charging mobile devices. The USB port works in two ways: from the vehicle socket or from an 18 V battery attached to the charger, in which case the battery acts as a power bank for a phone or other USB device without the vehicle.
The charging current is matched to the characteristics of Li-Ion cells. According to the manufacturer’s table, the charging times are 70 min (2.0 Ah YT-828461), 100 min (3.0 Ah YT-828462), 135 min (4.0 Ah YT-828463), 200 min (6.0 Ah YT-828464) and 300 min (9.0 Ah YT-828465). An indicator light on the housing shows charging progress, battery overheating and fault conditions.
The charger itself weighs 0.15 kg. The IP rating is IPX0, which means the unit is intended for dry conditions inside the vehicle. The vehicle cable is detachable, and the battery locks into the charger with the same latch as in the tools.
Uses and suitability:
The Yato car charger 18V 2A is intended for charging Yato 18V batteries in a vehicle when mains power is not available. It complements mains chargers such as the Yato battery charger 18V 2.2A and Yato battery charger 18V 2.4-4.5A smart fast charger.
- Service and installation vans: the battery charges while driving between sites, so you arrive at the site with a full battery without separate mains power.
- Forestry, garden and property work: the trimmer, hedge trimmer or pole saw battery is charged in the car, at the cottage or at the edge of a field where there is no socket.
- Trucks and work machines: the 12–28 V DC input voltage range also covers 24 V electrical systems.
- Charging mobile devices: the USB-A port (5 V / 2 A) charges a phone or other USB device either from the vehicle socket or from the 18 V battery, in which case the Yato 18V Li-Ion battery acts as a power bank.
Package contents:
- Yato car charger 18V 2A (YT-828503)
- Detachable power cable for the vehicle socket (cigarette lighter)
- Instruction manual
Features:
- 12 V vehicle charging: the charger connects to the cigarette lighter socket; the input voltage range of 12–28 V DC covers 12 V and 24 V systems.
- 2 A charging current: output voltage 21.5 V DC; the charging current is matched to Li-Ion cells to preserve battery life.
- USB-A port 5 V / 2 A: charging mobile devices from the vehicle socket or from an 18 V battery attached to the charger.
- Charge status indicator light: flashing green = charging, steady green = battery charged, flashing red = battery overheated, steady red = battery faulty.
- Temperature monitoring: the charger does not start charging an overheated battery; the indicator light shows the status.
- Compatibility: all Yato 18V system Li-Ion batteries (YT-82842…YT-82845 and YT-828461…YT-828465).
- Slow-blow fuse: the unit has a slow-blow (T) fuse and a short-circuit-proof isolating transformer.
- Light and compact: weight 0.15 kg; fits in the glove compartment.
Technical specifications:
- Input voltage: 12–28 V DC (vehicle socket).
- Operating voltage (battery system): 18 V DC.
- Output voltage: 21.5 V DC (battery) / 5 V DC (USB).
- Output current: 2 A (battery) / 2 A (USB).
- Charger type: car charger, USB-A port.
- Battery type: Li-Ion, Yato 18V system.
- Charging time YT-828461 (2.0 Ah): 70 min.
- Charging time YT-828462 (3.0 Ah): 100 min.
- Charging time YT-828463 (4.0 Ah): 135 min.
- Charging time YT-828464 (6.0 Ah): 200 min.
- Charging time YT-828465 (9.0 Ah): 300 min.
- Charge status indicator: yes, indicator light on the housing.
- IP rating: IPX0.
- Unit weight: 0.15 kg.
- Suitable for: all devices and batteries in the Yato 18V system.
Instructions for using the Yato car charger 18V 2A:
Charging the battery in the vehicle: push the battery into the charger until the latch locks. Connect the power cable plug to the charger’s input socket and the other end to the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. The indicator light on the housing flashes green while charging and stays green when the battery is full. First unplug the power cable from the socket and then from the charger; release the battery by pressing the latch and pull it out.
Charging a mobile device from the 18 V battery: attach a charged battery to the charger, connect the USB cable to the charger’s USB-A port and to the device, and press the charger’s charging switch. To end charging, disconnect the USB cable first from the charger and then from the device.
Charging a mobile device from the vehicle: connect the power cable to the charger and the vehicle socket, connect the USB cable and press the charging switch. After use, disconnect the USB cable, then the power cable from the charger and the vehicle.
Maintenance: check the condition of the charger, cable and plug before every use. Clean the housing with a dry cloth; unplug the charger from the vehicle socket before cleaning. Have a damaged cable replaced at an authorised service centre. Charge the battery preferably at about +20 °C in a well-ventilated place.
Warnings:
- Charge only the Yato 18V system Li-Ion batteries listed in the instruction manual; charging other batteries can cause an electric shock or a fire. The charger connection or the battery must not be modified.
- The unit is intended for dry conditions (IPX0): do not expose to moisture or rain.
- Do not smoke or bring open flames near the charger or battery.
- Do not leave the charger permanently connected to the vehicle socket; unplug the cable after charging.
- Observe the polarity markings on the charger and battery. Check that the voltage of the vehicle socket is 12–28 V DC.
- Children over 8 and people with reduced capabilities may use the unit only under supervision; children must not clean or maintain the unit without supervision.
- Do not use the charger if the housing, cable or plug is damaged.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
Does the Yato car charger 18V 2A work in a truck’s 24 V socket? Yes. The input voltage range is 12–28 V DC, so the charger works in both 12 V and 24 V vehicle systems.
How long does it take to charge a 4.0 Ah battery with the car charger? According to the manufacturer’s table, 135 minutes (YT-828463). A 2.0 Ah battery charges in 70 minutes and a 9.0 Ah battery in 300 minutes.
Can the charger charge a phone without a car? Yes. When a charged 18 V battery is attached to the charger, the USB-A port (5 V / 2 A) supplies power to a mobile device, and the battery acts as a power bank.
What does the indicator light mean? A flashing green light means charging, steady green a full battery, flashing red an overheated battery and steady red a faulty battery.
Is the charger suitable for older Yato 18V batteries (YT-82842…YT-82845)? Yes. The instruction manual lists batteries YT-82842, YT-82843, YT-82844, YT-82845 and YT-828461…YT-828465 as compatible.
Recycling instructions:
Sort the cardboard packaging into cardboard collection. The Yato car charger 18V 2A is an electrical device (WEEE): take a discarded charger to a waste electrical and electronic equipment collection point or the retailer, not to mixed waste. The charger contains no battery; recycle Li-Ion batteries separately at a battery collection point with the terminals taped.
