Kinesis KB132PC, User Manual

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There should be at least 12.2” of front-to-back clearance at knee height, measured from underneath the front
edge of the work surface back toward the wall supporting the work surface. Taller people will need more
clearance. Now adjust your Kinesis keyboard and computer monitor.
Adjusting your Keyboard
Adjust the angle and height of your keyboard so that the front of the keyboard is approximately at the same
height as your elbows. Your forearms should be parallel to the floor.
Be Careful of the Following:
1. Are you striking the keys on your keyboard too hard? Try to remember to .soften your touch.
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2. Are your shoulders raised or hunched? Relax and lower them. If the armrests of your chair are forcing your
shoulders up, consider asking to have the armrests removed. If your work surface is forcing your
shoulders up, consider asking to have it lowered.
3. Do you keep your hands poised above the keyboard ? Relax them; don’t allow yourself to keep your hands
frozen in one position. Remember mini-breaks.
4. Are you leaning against a sharply angled edge? Move back to relieve pressure on your forearms.
5. Are you leaning over to reach things in your workstation that could be placed closer? Do you often reach
behind your body or above shoulder height to retrieve something that could be moved forward or down?
Do your best to find an arrangement that keeps materials you frequently use within convenient reach
(about 20” away for a heavy object).
Finally, listen to your body. If you think you may be more comfortable adopting a different posture or way of
working, experiment! And if you are experiencing persistent discomfort or unusual sensations, see a health
care professional for advice.
Reprinted in part with the permission of Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, MI USA. Herman Miller, Inc. does not necessarily
recommend the use of the Kinesis keyboard.
Design concept; LANDMARK bv DESIGN & CONSULT, THE NETHERLANDS
© 1992 HERMAN MILLER, INC., Zeeland, MI USA