Health And Safety Warning - Kinesis KB600 User Manual

1. Health and Safety Warning

Continuous use of any keyboard may cause aches, pains or more serious cumulative trauma disorders such as tendinitis and
carpal tunnel syndrome, or other repetitive strain disorders.
Observe sensible guidelines which using any keyboard to help minimize the possibility of injury.
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Follow established guidelines for computer and workstation setup. See Appendix, "Ergonomic Guidelines for Computer
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Workstations".
Maintain a relaxed keying posture and use a light touch to press the keys.
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Exercise good judgement in placing reasonable limits on your keyboarding time every day.
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Ensure that you take reasonable rest breaks from keyboarding during the course of the day.
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At the first sign of stress-related injury from keyboard use (aching, numbness, or tingling of the arms, wrists, or hands),
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consult your health care professional.
Kinesis Corporation bases its product designs on research, proven features and user evaluations. However, because of the
complex set of factors believed to contribute to computer-related injuries, the company can make no warranty that its
products will prevent or cure any physical ailment. Your particular risk of injury may be affected by workstation and chair
design, posture, time worked without breaks, type of work, activities outside the workplace, and/or individual physiology.
New Users: Establish realistic expectations!
If you currently have an injury to your hands or arms, or have had such an injury in the past, it is important that you have
realistic expectations of your keyboard. You should not expect an immediate improvement in your physical condition simply
because you are using a new keyboard. Your physical trauma has built up over months or years, and it may take weeks
before you notice a difference. It is normal to feel some new fatigue or discomfort as you adapt to your Kinesis keyboard.
Keyboard is not a medical treatment!
The Kinesis Advantage keyboard is not a medical treatment nor is it a substitute for appropriate medical treatment. If any
information in this guide appears to contradict the advice you have received from a health care professional, please follow
your health care professional's instructions.
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