Alpha Tool.Com.HK Limited Ecoguard Type G ver 2 User Manual

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Part No: ECOGRDGR  Version 2
Alpha® Ecoguard Type G
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 G Overview ........................................................ 4
  Accessories  ........................................................................\
. 4
Installing the Dust Collection Cover ............................................5
  Installing the Connector  ....................................................... 5
Mounting the Grinding Cup Wheel to the Grinder  ......................8
Attachable Grinders  .................................................................. 10
Grinding Applications  ................................................................ 11
  Surface Grinding  ................................................................ 11
  Wall Grinding  ..................................................................... 11
Attaching the Dust Collector  ..................................................... 12
Ecoguard Type G Schematic .................................................... 13
Ecoguard Type G Other Connectors and Spacers  ...................14
Ecoguard Type G Parts List ...................................................... 15  
						

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iNtRODuCtiON
thank you for purchasing the alpha® Ecoguard  type G Dust Collection Cover.   the 
Ecoguard  type G must be used with a vacuum, or other dust collection system.  
t o 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 .5” (115mm), 5” (125mm) or 6” 
(150mm) high-speed angle grinder.
2.  the Dust Collection Cover is designed for grinding 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 cup 
wheel. Do not use with any other type of blade such as a grindstone or c\
hip 
saw.
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 
angle grinder. in this case, do not use the Dust Collection Cover.    
						

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Stainless Steel hose band
Rubber  hose adapter
ECOGuaRD tyPE G OVERViEW
 aCCESSORiES 
  Ecoguard Dust Collection Cover w/ Connector (Part# 500028)  .....1 pc
 Collar ........................................................................\
..................... 2 pcs
  additional Connector  assembly for Most 5” Grinders  ....................2 pcs 
  flanges and lock nut Set for Selected Grinders  ................1 Set (3pcs)
  hex Wrench  ........................................................................\
............ 1 pc
  Rubber  hose adapter ..................................................................... 1 pc
 Spacers ........................................................................\
................. 4 pcs
  Stainless Steel hose band  ............................................................. 1 pc
  Pin Wrench ........................................................................\
............. 1 pc
ConnectorMain unit
Sub Cover
half Cover
flexible Connector hose
(optional / sold separately)   
						

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iNStalliNG thE DuSt COllECtiON COVER
  WaRN iNG! 
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.  take the Guard off from the Grinder 
 
 
 
 
 
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 cannot be securely attached, do not 
use the Dust Collection Cover. using it in this state could cause injury.   
 
 
 iNStalliNG thE CONNECt OR
alPha® / 
MaKita®bOSCh hitaChiMEtabO®DEWalt
hSG-125 
1801G12SR3 G13SE2 
& G12SS WE9-125 Quick 
& W11-125 Quick D28402 & D28131
9565CV, 9558Nb
(factory Preset)
(fig.1)   
						

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if the different Connector is needed, exchange the connector as per the following \
instructions.1. loosen the Screws.  
2.  take the front of the Connector   assembly off.
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3.  loosen the flat head Screws using the hex Wrench.
4.  take the back of the Connector  assembly off.
5.  Replace with other Connector.
6.  Place in the other Connector  assembly.
Ecoguard type G
Screw
Connector assembly 
(front)
hex-Wrench flat head Screw
Connector assembly(back)   
						

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7. tighten flat head Screws with hex Wrench.
       (DO NOt  forget to insert  taper Washers)
hex-Wrench flat head Screw
8. 
tighten the Screws
          (DO NOt  forget to insert Spring Washers)
  CautiON!
the Dust Collection Cover is solely designed for use with a grinding cup wheel. 
Do not use with any other type of blade, such as a cutoff or tip saw blades.
taper Washer
Screw
M4x10   
						

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MOuNtiNG thE GRiNDiNG CuP WhEEl tO thE GRiNDER
  WaRN iNG!
Make sure the Ecoguard  type G is securely atttached to the grinder, otherwise it 
may come loose, causing injury .
1.  firmly hold Connector  assembly 
and tighten the screws.
2.  Set the proper Spacer into the 
spindle.
3.  Set the base or inner flange on 
the Spacer.
4.  Set the Grinding Cup Wheel on 
the base or inner flange.
5.  Set the lock Nut on the Grinding 
Cup Wheel.  (be careful to 
ensure the correct direction of 
the lock Nut)
6.  Depress the spindle and tighten 
the lock Nut with the Pin Wrench.
Connector assembly
Grinding Cup
 Wheel Pin Wrench
base / inner flange
Spindle
lock Nut  
						

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Choose proper Spacer to Keep X and y as below:
1
						

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attaChablE GRiNDERS
GRiNDERSiZEMODEl
alPha
®5” hSG-125
MaKita 4-1/2”
Ga4530
Ga4534
9564CV
9564PC
9557Nb
9557Pb
5” Ga5010Z
Ga5020
Ga5020y 9558Pb
9565CV
9565PC
6” Ga6020
Ga6010Z 9566CV
9566PC
hitaChi 4-1/2”G12Sa3
G12SE2
G12SE2P9 G12SV a
G12SR3
G12SS
5” G13SC2
G13SC2P9 G13SP
G13V a
GRiNDER SiZEMODEl
bOSCh 4-1/2”
1800
1810PS
1810PSD
5” 1801
1803EVS
1811PS 1821
1821D
6” 1806E
1812PSD
MEtabO 4-1/2”
  W8-115
W8-115 Quick W8-115 
QuickProtect
5” W8-125 Quick
W11-125 Quick Wa11-125 
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 
QuickProtectGRiNDER SiZEMODEl
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