Inhalation of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such as mold or pollen, can cause
susceptible persons to have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Substantial or repeated
inhalation of dust or other airborne contaminants, especially those with a smaller particle
size, may cause respiratory or other illnesses. "
! – Control dust at the source where possible. "
! – To the extent possible, operate the personal robot so that the wind or operating
process directs any dust, mist or other particulate matter raised by the personal robot
away from the operator."
! – When respirable dust or other particulate matter cannot be kept at or near
background levels, always wear a respirator that is approved by NIOSH and rated for
worksite-specific conditions. Follow the recommendations of governmental authorities
and occupational and trade associations. "
If the vegetation being cut or the surrounding ground is coated with a chemical
substance, such as a pesticide, fertilizer or herbicide: Read and follow the instructions
and warnings that accompanied the substance coating the vegetation or surrounding
ground. #
4.6.4 Operating Instructions "
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WARNING
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In the event of an emergency, activate the disabling device to stop the personal robot and
its cutting attachment."
The mowing blade continues to rotate for a short period after the motor is switched off.
This is known as the "flywheel effect." To reduce the risk of serious personal injury from
contact with the cutting attachment: Activate the disabling device and wait for the
mowing blade to stop before lifting or carrying the personal robot. Never attempt to lift or
tilt the personal robot while it is running. "
The rotating mowing blade may throw or fling foreign objects directly or by ricochet.
Objects that are thrown or flung, including broken mowing blades, may result in serious or
fatal injury to the operator or bystanders. To reduce the risk of severe personal injury: "
! – Inspect the mowing area. Remove stones, pieces of metal, glass,
broken mowing blades, wire or other objects that could be thrown or flung
by the cutting attachment, damage the cutting attachment or cause
damage to property (e.g., parked vehicles, windows). "
! – Remove objects from the mowing area such as toys, balls, lawn
furniture, landscape ornaments, flower pots, garden hoses, lawn equipment and anything
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