Alpha Tool.Com.HK Limited Ecoguard Type W5 User Manual

							Part No: ECOGRDW5 Version 1
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Alpha® Ecoguard Type W5
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 W5 Overview  ..................................................... 4
Accessories  ........................................................................\
........ 5
Spacers & Connectors ................................................................ 6
Installation of the Dust Collection Cover .....................................7
Installing to Makita
®, Milwaukee® or Bosch® 
High-Speed Angle Grinders  ........................................................ 7
Installing to other High-Speed Angle Grinders with 
included connectors .................................................................... 8
Mounting the Diamond Wheel  .................................................... 9
Adjusting the Cutting Depth  ...................................................... 11
Attaching to the Dust Collector Hose ........................................12
Attachable Grinders for Ecoguard W5  ......................................13
Ecoguard Type W5 Schematic ................................................. 14
Ecoguard Type W5 Parts List ................................................... 15  
						

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INTRODuCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Alpha® Ecoguard Type W5 Dust Collection Cover.  The 
Ecoguard Type W5 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”,  “WARNING”, and “CAUTION”.
  DANGER!  Death or serious personal injury is imminent when handling 
this Dust Collection Cover incorrectly.
  WARNING!  There is a possibility of death or serious personal injury when 
handling this  Dust Collection Cover  incorrectly. 
  CAUTION! There is a possibility of personal injury or property damage 
when handling this  Dust Collection Cover  incorrectly.
Note:    In some situations, failing to observe WARNING 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  Dust Collection Cover.  
 PRECauTIONs 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 W5 OVERVIEW   
						

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aCCEssORIEs
e
 CONTENTs:
1. Connectors: a.  Makita®, Milwaukee® & Bosch®:  Preset to Ecoguard W5
b.  Hitachi®
c. Flex®
d. Dewalt®
e. Bosch® / Metabo®
2. Base Flange
3.  Spacers (T4.0, T5.0, T7.0, T8.6, T9.4 / mm)
4.  Collar (for Metabo
®)
5.  Stainless Steel Hose Band
6.  Hex. Wrench
7.  Rubber Hose Connector   
						

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ECOGuaRD TyPE W5 sPaCERs aND CONNECTORs
500029 500029
500029
500029
500029
500070 BOSCH
®: 500014 or 500023
METABO®: 500047
500013
500013 500072
500071
500027
500022
500012
500014 (Bosch
® / 1830 Slim)
500002
MAKITA®/MILWAUKEE®/BOSCH®
BOSCH® / METABO®
DEWALT®
HITACHI®
FLEX®
Installing to FLEX® Grinder
FLEX® original screw   
						

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INsTalla TION 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 Collection Cover. 
2.  Make sure the Dust Collection Cover is securely attached; otherwise it m\
ay 
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 makIT a®, mIlWaukEE® OR bOsCh® hIGh-sPEED 
aNGlE GRINDERs
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 applications with diam\
ond wheels. 
Do not use with any other type of wheel 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 CONNECTORs
If you install the Dust Collection Cover to a high-speed angle grinder but the con-
nector is loose and cannot be securely attached, it may be necessary to \
change 
the connector which is designed for other manufacturers angle grinders.
1.  Using the hexagon wrench, remove the three flat head screws in the connector 
attached to the Dust Collection Cover. (Fig. 3)
2.  Attach the supplied connector by following the instruction in (1) abov\
e in 
reverse.  (For Hitachi
® Grinder use Part No: 500070 / for Metabo® / Bosch® 
use Part No: 500027, for Flex® use Part No: 500071 and for Dewalt® use Part 
No: 500072) 
3.  Subsequent procedures are the same as for attaching the adapter to a hig\
h-
speed angle grinder in case changing the connector is not needed. 
(Fig.3)   
						

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mOuNTING ThE DIamOND WhEEl
1. Loosen the Dust Collection Cover Knob (A). (Fig. 4)
2.  Slide the Dust Collection Cover open. (Fig.5)
(A)
(Fig.5)
(Fig.4)  
						

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3. Mount the supplied spacer with the power tool or dedicated flange lock nut 
set on the spindle and then mount the diamond wheel. (Fig. 6)
4.  Mount the inner flange on the spindle on top of the diamond wheel 
with the convex side of the inner flange on the diamond wheel side.   
5.  Press the lock pin to fix the spindle and securely tighten the lock nut with a 
pin wrench.
6.  Slide the Dust Collection Cover to the closed position (Fig. 4) and tighten 
the knob (A).
(Fig.6)