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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in serious injury.
CAUTION: Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this MMWMP242DVI
until they
have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how the
MMWMP242DVI works.
WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur.
It must be
understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into
this product but must be supplied by the operator.
WARNING
Breathing welding fumes exposes you to chemicals, including chromium (hexavalent compounds),
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
*Always weld in a well-ventilated area. * If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside. For
more information go to www.P65warings.ca.gov
WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65warings.ca.gov
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1.1 Your Welding Environment
-Keep the environment you will be welding in free from flammable materials.
-Always keep a fire extinguisher accessible to your welding environment.
-Always have a qualified person install and operate this equipment.
-Make sure the area is clean, dry and ventilated. Do not operate the welder in humid, wet or poorly
ventilated areas.
-Always have your welder maintained by a qualified technician in accordance with local, state and
national codes.
-Always be aware of your work environment. Be sure to keep other people, especially children,
away from you while welding.
-Keep harmful arc rays shielded from the view of others.
-Mount the welder on a secure bench or cart that will keep the welder secure and prevent it from
tipping over or falling.
1.2 Your Welder’s Condition
-Check ground cable, power cord and welding cable to be sure the insulation is not damaged.
