a pain in the neck—oryour shoulder or wrist—consider the ergonomic design of your lawnmower. Garden gurus hold that working smart, not hard, stems from what’s called the ergonomic design of their tools. Increasingly, ergonomic industrial designers are creating functional, comfortable and easy-to-use products. Ergonomic design tries to help reduce physical stress, maintain energy and allow the gardener to enjoy more time outdoors. According to the experts at Ergonomic design tries to help reduce physical stress, maintain energy and allow the gardener to enjoy more time outdoors. ing equipment that adjusts the job to the worker. Recent news stories document fit it in the garage, mowing be- that baby boomers are generally healthier and more active than generations before, demanding products that fit their lifestyles. For example, the all-new Honda HRR Series lawn mower that delivers an ergonomic and affordable mowing experience is one example of a lawn care product designed to meet these needs. The HRRSeries, developed and tested by Honda R&D and an ergonomic specialist, incorporates unique design elements that make easy work of mowing. One ergonomic feature is the HRR216K3VXA model’s SMART Drive” transmission, allowing users to easily control the mower’s speed simply by resting their hands on the handlebars. By placing either one or both thumbs on the lever, the operator can easily control the mower’s speed and even mow with one hand. Delaney of Honda product plan- EZ Grip ErgoActive™ handle that manufacturers of a complete line of lawn care equipment, part of technological innovation is design- quick-release folding handlebars also make storage simple and easy, even in confined spaces. Honda Power Equipment, attain- ing the right cut for that coveted yard of the month starts with an easy-to-use mower. “Lawn mowing should be as productive and effortless as possible. When the operator has to constantly grip the handlebars to increase speed, adjust a jerking moweron an incline, or wrestle to comes a chore,” said Kristen ning. At Honda Power Equipment, The HRRalso incorporates an relieves stress on the hands; the
