Alpha ECOGRDW5 User manual

Part No: ECOGRDW5
Version 1
103 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436 • 800-648-7229 • Fax: [phone]
www.alpha-tools.com
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 classied 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 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 parafn.
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 W5 OVERVIEW

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ACCESSORIES
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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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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 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.
INSTALLING TO MAKITA®, 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 diamond 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 at head 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: 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 high-
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 ange 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 x 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)

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(Fig.7)
(Fig.8)
(Fig.9)
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 x the
depth. (Fig. 8) Match the base plate matching surface to the scale to determine
the approximate cutting depth. (Fig. 9)
3. Use D115 scale for 4.5” (115mm)
diameter blade and D125 scale for
5” (125mm) diameter blade. Cutting
depth is indicated by millimeter.
Matching Surface
Scale
Knob (B)
Base Plate

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ATTACHING TO THE DUST COLLECTOR HOSE
Attach the Dust Collection Cover to the hose. (Fig. 10)
*The hose opening of the Dust Collection Cover has an outside diameter of 34mm.
If necessary, use the Rubber Hose Adapter and Stainless Hose Band supplied with
the Dust Collection Cover.
(Fig.10)
Dust Connector Hose
Stainless Steel Hose Band
Rubber Hose Adapter

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ATTACHABLE GRINDERS FOR ECOGUARD W5
BRAND HITACHI®DEWALT®FLEX®MILWAUKEE®MAKITA®BOSCH®METABO®
PART NO. 500070 500072 500071 500002 500027
CONNECTORS
(Factory Preset)
COLLAR N/A SPACER
N/A T7.0
500013
T5.0
500012
T9.4
500014
T8.6
500023
T4.0
500047
G12SA3
G12E2
G12SE2P9
G12SVA
G12SR3
G12SS
G13SC2
G13SC2P9
G13SP
G13VA
DWE4011
DWE4120(N)
L3410VRG 6130
6140 6146 6147 6121
6117
6121 6124 6161
GA4030(K)
GA4530 GA4534
GA5010Z
GA5020(Y)
9554NB
9557NB/PB
9558PB
9564
9565CV/PC
9566CV
BGA451(Z) BGA452(Z)
1830 Slim AG40 Series
AG50 Series
1801
1803EVS
1821(D)
1800
1810PS(D)
W8-115(Q)
W8-125(Q)
W11-125(Q)
WA11-125(Q)
WE9-125(Q)
WE14-125(P)
WE14-125 VS
WP8-125
WP11-125
WEPA14-125
W11-150
WE14-150
WEP14-150
WEPA14-150
WP11-150

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ALPHA®ECOGUARD TYPE W5 SCHEMATIC

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ALPHA®ECOGUARD TYPE W5 PARTS LIST
DRAWING NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
1 500069 Ecoguard W5 Assembly 1
2a 500002 Connector Assembly (Makita®/ Milwaukee®/ Bosch®) 1
2b 500070 Connector Assembly (Hitachi®) 1
2c 500071 Connector Assembly (Flex®) 1
2d 500072 Connector Assembly (Dewalt®) 1
2e 500027 Connector Assembly (Bosch®/ Metabo®) 1
3 500020 Flat Head Screw 3
4 500021 Taper Washer 3
5 500029 Base Flange 1
6a 500047 Spacer (T4.0) 1
6b 500012 Spacer (T5.0) 1
6c 500013 Spacer (T7.0) 1
6d 500023 Spacer (T8.6) 1
6e 500014 Spacer (T9.4) 1
7 500022 Collar-M 1
8 500005 Rubber Hose Adapter 1
9 500006 Stainless Steel Hose Band 1
10 500024 Hex. Wrench 1
Optional Accessory:
Shown on pg 4 500026 Flexible Connector Hose 18” 1

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