Alpha Tool.Com.HK Limited Ecoguard Type W User Manual

							Part No: ECOGRDCW Version 2
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Alpha® Ecoguard Type W
Dust Collection Cover  Instruction Manual
MANUAL
(*Shown with angle grinder / sold separately)  
						

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TablE Of CONTENTS
 
Introduction ........................................................................\
......... 3
About the Symbols ..................................................................... 3
Ecoguard Type W Overview ....................................................... 4
Accessories  ........................................................................\
........ 4
Connectors & Flanges  ................................................................ 5
Installation of the Dust Collection Cover .....................................6
Installing to Alpha
® or Makita® High-speed Angle Grinder  ..........6
Installing to other High-speed Angle Grinders with 
included other connectors  .......................................................... 7
Mounting the Diamond Wheel  .................................................... 7
Adjusting the Cutting Depth  ........................................................ 8
Attaching the Dust Collector  ....................................................... 9
Ecoguard Type W Schematic ................................................... 10
Ecoguard Type W Parts List  ..................................................... 11  
						

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 INTRODuCTION
Thank you for purchasing the  alpha
® Ecoguard “Type W” Dust Collection Cover.  
The Ecoguard Type W must be used with a vacuum, or other dust collection system.  
To ensure correct use, read this Instruction Manual and the Instruction Manual for 
the power tool and follow the operating instructions.  Keep this manual in a place 
where operators can access it easily whenever necessary!
 abOuT  ThE SyMbOlS
According  to  the  hazard  level,  all  safety  notes  in  this  manual  are  classified  into 
“DaNGER”,  “W aRNING”, and “CauTION”.
  DaNGER!  Death or serious personal injury is imminent when handling 
this polisher incorrectly.
  WaRNING!  There is a possibility of death or serious personal injury when 
handling this polisher incorrectly. 
  CauTION!  There is a possibility of personal injury or property damage 
when handling this polisher incorrectly.
Note:    In some situations, failing to observe W aRNING notes could result in  
death or serious personal injury.  be sure to read and observe the safety 
notes to ensure safety and correct use of the polisher.  
 PREC auTIONS fOR uSING DuST  COllECTION COVER
1.  The Dust Collection Cover is for use with a 4.5” (115mm) and 5” (125mm) 
high-speed angle grinder.
2.  The Dust Collection Cover is designed for cutting concrete, stone and other 
masonry products. Do not use when cutting metal or other materials.
3.  The Dust Collection Cover is solely designed for use with a diamond cutt\
ing 
wheel. Do not use with any other type of blade such as a conventional 
abrasive blade or carbide tip saw blade.
4.  always check the Dust Collection Cover for damage, cracks or deformation \
before starting work. Do not use the Dust Collection Cover if it is dama\
ged, 
cracked or bent as this could cause to injury.
5.  always wear eye protection. Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or 
hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. 
6.  Keep the Dust Collection Cover away from gasoline, thinner, petroleum 
and paraffin. 
7.  The supplied connector may not connect securely to every high-speed angl\
e 
grinder. In this case, do not use the Dust Collection Cover.    
						

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 ECOGuaRD TyPE W OVERVIEW
 aCCESSORIES 
  Ecoguard Dust Collection Cover w/ Connector (Part# 500002)  .....1 pc 
 Collar........................  ..................................................................... 2 pcs
  additional Connector  assembly for Most 5” Grinders  ....................3 pcs 
  flange and locknut Set for Selective Grinders  .............................1 set 
  hex Wrench........................  ............................................................ 1 pc
  Rubber  hose adapter ..................................................................... 1 pc
 Spacers ........................................................................\
................. 2 pcs
  Stainless Steel hose band  ............................................................. 1 pc
  Pin Wrench ........................................................................\
............. 1 pc
Rubber hose adapter Stainless Steel hose Clamp
Dust Collector hose* base Plateheight adjustment Knob
Connector assembly
Knob
(*Sold separately)   
						

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aTT aChablE GRINDERS
GRINDER SIZE MODEl
alPha
®5” hSG-125
MaKIT a 4-1/2”
Ga4530
Ga4534
9564CV
9564PC
9557Nb9557Pb
5” Ga5010Z
Ga5020
Ga5020y 9558Pb
9565CV
9565PC
6” Ga6020
Ga6010Z 9566CV
9566PC
hIT aChI 4-1/2” G12Sa3
G12SE2
G12SE2P9 G12SV a
G12SR3 G12SS
5” G13SC2
G13SC2P9 G13SP
G13V a   
						

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GRINDERSIZE MODEl
bOSCh 4-1/2”
1800
1810PS
1810PSD
5” 1801
1803EVS 1811PS 1821
1821D
6” 1806E
1812PSD
MET abO 4-1/2”
  W8-115
W8-115 Quick
W8-115 QuickProtect
5” W8-125 Quick
W11-125 Quick
W a11-125 Quick
WE9-125 Quick WE14-125 Plus WE14-125 VS
WP8-125 QuickProtect
WP11-125 QuickProtect
WEP a14-125 QuickProtect
6” W11-150 Quick
WE14-150 Quick
WEP14-150 QuickProtect
WEP a14-150 QuickProtect
WP11-150 QuickProtect
a TT aChablE GRINDERS (CONT’D)   
						

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GRINDERSIZE MODEl
DEW alT 4-1/2”
D28110
D28112
D28402
4-1/2” / 5” D28065
D28114
D28115
D28131
6” D28140
D28144
MIl WauKEE 4/1/2”
6130-33
6140-30
6146-30
6146-31
6146-33
6147-30
6147-31
6121-30
6121-31
5” 6117-30
6117-31
6117-33
6117-33D 6121-31a
6” 6124-30
6124-31
6161-30
6161-31
6161-33
a
TT aChablE GRINDERS   
						

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 ECOGuaRD TyPE W SPaCERS aND CONNECTORS
500035
500022
500027
500012
500007
500007 500004
500008
500008
500002
500003
500011
500007
500007
500008
500008
ALPHA
®/MAKITA
®/MILWAUKEE BOSCH
® /DEWALT
METABO
HITACHI   
						

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 INSTallaTION Of  ThE DuST  COllECTION COVER
  WaRNING!
1.  be sure to turn off the high-speed angle grinder and remove the plug 
from the electrical outlet before attaching and installing the Dust Col-
lection Cover. 
2.  Make sure the Dust Collection Cover is securely attached; otherwise it 
may come loose which could cause injury.
3.  If you installed the Dust Collection Cover to a high-speed angle grinder\
 
but the connector is loose and can not be securely attached, do not use 
the Dust Collection Cover. using it in this state could cause injury. 
 INST allING  TO alPha® OR MaKIT a® hIGh-SPEED aNGlE GRINDER
1.  Dismantle the original safety guard and 
diamond cutting wheel from the high-
speed angle grinder.
2.  loosen the connector setting screws in the 
Dust Collection Cover and leave loose. 
3.  attach the connector to the wheel guard 
mount of the high-speed angle grinder.  
adjust the angle of the Dust Collection Cover 
when attaching. (fig. 1)
4.  using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the two 
setting screws securely. (fig. 2)
  CauTION!
This Dust Collection Cover is solely designed for application with diamo\
nd 
wheel. Do not use with any other type of tool such as a conventional abrasive 
cut-off wheel or carbide tip saw blade.
(fig.1)
(fig.2)   
						

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 INSTallING  TO OThER hIGh-SPEED aNGlE GRINDERS WITh 
INCluDED OThER CONNECTORS
 If you install the Dust Collection Cover to a high-speed angle grinder but the 
connector is loose and cannot be securely attached, it may be necessary to 
change the connector designed for other makes.
1.  using the hexagon Wrench, remove the three bolts in the connector 
attached to the Dust Collection Cover. (fig. 3)
2.  attach the supplied connector by following the instruction in (1) above\
 
in reverse.  (for  hitachi Grinder use Part No: 500003/ for Metabo /  bosch 
use Part No: 500004) 
3.  Subsequent procedures are the same as for attaching the adapter to a 
high-speed angle grinder in case changing the connector is not needed. 
(fig.3)
bolt
Connector