Makita 192618-2 Dust Collecting Cutting Guard Preview

Concrete cutting is pretty straightforward, but concrete cutting with a tool that is lightweight and compact is tougher. Now, concrete cutting with a compact tool that accounts for excellent dust collection is a completely different matter. Makita worked on that this week when it released two new dust extraction solutions for concrete and masonry contractors. The new Dust Collecting Cutting Guard (model 192618-2) works with Makita’s 4-1/2″ and 5-inch Grinders. The Cutting Guard is ideal for a host of concrete and masonry applications, including cutting tile, concrete cutting, and brick – as well as specialized uses like tuck pointing and cutting expansion joints. The new Cutting Guard is made to be used alongside Makita’s (or other manufacturers’) vacuum systems and really provides significant dust extraction on the jobsite. Particularly in light of new Lead Safe rules, this is becoming more and more of an issue with older commercial buildings as well as residential homes.

Makita 192618-2 Dust Collecting Cutting Guard Preview

Concrete cutting is pretty straightforward, but concrete cutting with a tool that is lightweight and compact is tougher. Now, concrete cutting with a compact tool that accounts for excellent dust collection is a completely different matter. Makita worked on that this week when it released two new dust extraction solutions for concrete and masonry contractors. The new Dust Collecting Cutting Guard (model 192618-2) works with Makita’s 4-1/2″ and 5-inch Grinders. The Cutting Guard is ideal for a host  of concrete and masonry applications, including cutting tile, concrete cutting, and brick – as well as specialized uses like tuck pointing and cutting expansion joints. The Makita 192618-2 Dust Collecting Cutting Guard is made to be used alongside Makita’s (or other manufacturers’) vacuum systems and really provides significant dust extraction on the jobsite. Particularly in light of new Lead Safe rules, this is becoming more and more of an issue with older commercial buildings as well as residential homes.


It’s also a lot healthier for the commercial contractor and professional using the tools.

Makita 192618-2 cutting guard

Makita had already released new dust collection accessories for their rotary hammers and commercial grinders, but the new Cutting Guard with Shoe (and it’s related model without the shoe) are the latest of Makita’s dust collection products.

The new 4-1/2″ – 5″ Dust Collecting Cutting Guard is engineered for improved dust containment while operating Makita 4-1/2″ – 5″ grinders. The Guard has lightweight cast aluminum construction and weighs only .45 lb. with a large lip for stable plunging and a slim design for multiple uses. The guard has a direct-connection dust port for use with most commercial vacuum hoses. (Makita also offers a 0.75″ x 10′ hose, OD: 1-3/4″, ID 1-1/2″, for use with most commercial vacuums and hoses).

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