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

							Part No: ECOGRDCT Version 3
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Alpha® Ecoguard Type C  
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
Precautions for Using Dust Collection Cover  .............................3
Ecoguard Type C Overview  ........................................................ 4
Accessories  ........................................................................\
........ 5
Ecoguard Type C Spacers and Connectors  ...............................6
Installation of the Dust Collection Cover .....................................7
Installing to Alpha
® or Makita® High-speed Angle Grinder  ..........7
Installing to other High-speed Angle Grinders with 
      included other connectors  .................................................... 8
Mounting the Diamond Wheel  .................................................... 8
Adjusting the Cutting Depth  ........................................................ 9
Option 1 - Free-Hand Cutting  ................................................... 10
Option 2 - Using Foot Plate ...................................................... 10
Attaching Bottom Plate to Foot Plate ........................................11
Attaching the Dust Collector  ..................................................... 11
Attaching the Dust Collection cover to the Foot Plate  ..............12
Cutting Application Using the Foot Plate  ..................................13
Ecoguard Type C Schematic  .................................................... 14
Ecoguard Type C Parts List  ...................................................... 15  
						

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INTRODuCTION
Thank you for purchasing the alpha® Ecoguard Type C, a Hybrid Dust 
Collection Cover.  The Ecoguard Type C can be used without 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 oper\
ating 
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.  
 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 
cutting 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 damaged, 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 
angle grinder. In this case, do not use the Dust Collection Cover.    
						

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ECOGuaRD TyPE C OVERVIEW
Connector assembly
Knob bolt
Height adjustment Knob
foot Plate
Dust Collection Cover
Dust bag
base Plate   
						

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 aCCESSORIES    
						

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ECOGuaRD TyPE C SPaCERS aND CONNECTORS
Reference: The combination of Spacer & flange
alPHa® MaKITa®MIlWauKEE HITaCHI  METabO®bOSCH 
HSG-125 9557 / 9558
9564 / 9565
9566 6117 series
6161 series G12SS / G12SR3
G12SE2 / CM5Sb WE9-125 / WE14-125
W11-125 1800 / 1801
1803 / 1806E 1810~1812
flange 500046 500007
lock Nut Original 500008
Spacer 500047/T4.0 500012/T5.0 500048/T7.2500023/T8.6500047/T4.0
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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 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 diamond 
wheel. Do not use with any other type of tool such as a conventional abrasive 
cut-off wheel or carbide tip saw blade.
(fig.2)
(fig.1)   
						

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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 necess\
ary 
to change the connector designed for other makes.
1.  Remove the three screws 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. 
 MOuNTING THE DIaMOND WHEEl
1.  loosen the Dust Collection Cover Knob (a). (fig. 4)
2.  Slide the Dust Collection Cover open. (fig.5)
(fig.3)
(fig.5)
Knob (a)
lock Pin
ConnectorScrews
(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.  Replace the Dust Collection Cover (fig. 4) and tighten the knob (a).
 aDJuSTING THE CuTTING DEPTH
1.  loosen knob (b) on the Dust Collection 
Cover. (fig. 7)
2.  Slide the base plate to adjust the cutting 
depth   
and tighten knob (B) to fix the depth. (Fig. 8)    
Spacer:
alpha
®/bosch: 500047
Hitachi:   500048
Makita
®/Milwaukee:  500012
Metabo®:   500023
(fig.7)
(fig.8)
(fig.6)
lock Nut
Diamond
Wheel
Inner
flange
Pin Wrench   
						

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bottom Plate
foot Plate
 OPTION 1 - fREE-HaND CuTTING
Cutting  application using The Supplied Hybrid Dust bag
1.  Securely connect Dust bag to the duct 
(fig.7) making sure that the fastener of 
the Dust bag is securely closed.
2.  Confirm the direction of Cutting and the 
blade rotation.
3.  Turn the Grinder on and start cutting 
application. Dust bag should be emp-
tied with every 3m of cutting.
4.  Ensure there is NO gap between the    
material and Dust Cover, otherwise the 
dust could leak out from the bottom.
(fig.8)
5.  Keep the base closed, otherwise the 
dust will leak out from the opening.
6.  Do NOT use a worn-out blade, other-
wise the dust collection performance 
could  drop off.
7.  Do NOT wash the Dust bag.
8.  When Cutting free-hand style as shown 
in figure 11.  The the height adjustment 
mechanism can be set to control your 
cutting depth.  It is customary for dust 
to leak slightly from the rear. 
9.  When the foot plate is attached the 
height adjustment capability is not 
available.
(fig.12) (fig.9)
(fig.10)
 OPTION 2 - uSING THE fOOT Pla TE
(fig.11)