Power off Spot before handling, moving, or lifting.
Warning
Handling, moving, or lifting Spot without powering off Spot may result in unexpected motion and injury, as Spot may flail its legs in an attempt to control its balance.
For information about safely turning off Spot, see Turn Off Spot.
While Spot is powered off, loose legs and joints can still pinch fingers and other body parts and entangle clothing, long hair, and jewelry. Pinch point risk areas are highlighted below in red:
Caution
Always keep hands away from knee joints. Use caution when rearranging or closing the legs.
Always keep hands away from hip joints, except when grabbing the handles.
There is a handle at each hip joint to lift, carry, and roll Spot. Hands and fingers may still be pinched when using the handles.
Warning
Always make a fist when gripping handles to keep your fingers away from pinch points. Never carry Spot with fingers extended.
Always use two people to lift Spot, one at the front and one at the rear.
Lift Spot by the handles while it is sitting upright, or by the lower legs if Spot is flipped on its back. Always grab the handles or legs with clenched fists.
Caution
Spot is not a rigid single body, and its legs may be lose during lifting.
Sudden loss of grip while lifting will result in a sudden impact that may damage feet or equipment directly under Spot.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
While handling Spot, it is recommended to wear safety footwear. If the A/V warning system is in use, hearing protection may be recommended based on the configured volume of the buzzer (see Auditory and Visual (A/V) Warning System). Check for additional PPE that may be required in the application environment.
