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INTRODuCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Alpha

®

 Ecoguard Type W6 Dust Collection Cover.  The 

Ecoguard Type W6 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

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 PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE DUST COLLECTION COvER

1.  The Dust Collection Cover is for use with a 4.5” (115mm), 5” (125mm) and 

6” (150mm) high-speed angle grinders.

2.  The Dust Collection Cover is designed for cutting concrete, natural stone, 

engineered stone, sintered slabs, porcelain paver tiles 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 

blade. Do not use with any other type of blade such as a conventional 

abrasive wheel 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. 

Summary of Contents for Ecoguard W6

Page 1: ...103 Bauer Drive Oakland NJ 07436 800 648 7229 Fax 800 286 0114 www alpha tools com Alpha Ecoguard Type W6 Dust Collection Cover Instruction Manual PART NO ECOGRDW6 Version 1 MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ita Milwaukee or Bosch High Speed Angle Grinders 7 Installing to other High Speed Angle Grinders with included other Connectors 8 Mounting Diamond Blade 9 Method 1 9 Method 2 10 Adjusting the Cutting...

Page 3: ...ad and observe the safety notes to ensure safety and correct use of the Dust Collection Cover precautions FOR Using the dust collection cover 1 The Dust Collection Cover is for use with a 4 5 115mm 5...

Page 4: ...4 Ecoguard type w6 OVERVIEW Connector Assembly Height Adjustment Knob...

Page 5: ...t to Ecoguard W6 b Hitachi Fein c Flex d Dewalt e Bosch Metabo Fein 1 Inner Flange 2 Lock Nut 5 8 11 3 Spacers T5 0 T7 0 mm 4 Collar for Metabo Fein 5 Stainless Steel Hose Band 6 Rubber Hose Adapter 7...

Page 6: ...6 Ecoguard type w6 spacers and connectors MAKITA MILWAUKEE BOSCH BOSCH METABO Fein DEWALT HITACHI Fein FLEX...

Page 7: ...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 blade from the high speed angle grinder...

Page 8: ...ned for other makes 1 Remove the three phillips 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 F...

Page 9: ...Method 1 1 Insert the inner flange to the spindle with the spacer as needed Fig 4 2 Insert the diamond blade into the slot and place on the inner flange then tighten the locknut using the supplied pin...

Page 10: ...Fig 7 2 Open the Dust Collection Cover and the setting plate Fig 8 3 Insert the inner flange with the spacer as needed and place the diamond blade on the inner flange then tighten the locknut using t...

Page 11: ...the grinder for alignment of the blade and cut line 2 Place the Dust Collection Cover on the table and touch the diamond blade to the edge of the table Fig 10 3 Loosen the screw and adjust the Cuttin...

Page 12: ...ion Cover Fig 12 2 Slide the Dust Collection Cover to adjust the cutting depth Fig 13 3 Match the edge indicated by arrow of the guide base to the scale to determine the approximate cutting depth and...

Page 13: ...SE Attach the Dust Collection Cover to the hose Fig 15 The hose opening of the Dust Collection Cover has an outside diameter of 33mm If necessary use the Rubber Hose Adapter and Stainless Hose Band su...

Page 14: ...14 USING THE DUST COLLECTION COVER WITHOUT THE BOTTOM BASE 1 How to removing the bottom base A B C Fig 16 2 Return A B to the Dust Collection Cover Fig 17...

Page 15: ...15 attaching the side handle 18 Position 1 Position 2 Attach the side handle into one of the two appointed locations for the best comfort for stability during the cutting application Fig 18...

Page 16: ...1 125 Q WSG 17 150 P G12VA 6147 GA5010Z 1803EVS WA11 125 Q WSG 17 125 PR G12SVA 6121 GA5020 Y 1821 D WE9 125 Q WSG 17 125 PRT G12SR3 6117 9554NB 1800 WE14 125 P WSG 17 150 PR G12SS 6121 9557NB PB 1810...

Page 17: ...17 Alpha Ecoguard Type W6 schematic...

Page 18: ...ew M4x8 w Spring Lock Washer Flat Washer 3 12 a 500002 Connector Assembly Makita Milwaukee Bosch 1 12 b 500070 Connector Assembly Hitachi Fein 1 12 c 500071 Connector Assembly Flex 1 12 d 500072 Conne...

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