flexicoil 6000 - Hand Signals

SECTION 1 - SAFETY
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HAND SIGNALS
It is often necessary in agricultural operations to communicate using hand signals when noise or distance inhibit
communication by voice. These hand signals, adopted by the Society of Agricultural Engineers, provide an easy means of
communication, particularly in the interest of safety.
THIS FAR TO GO - Place palms
at ear level facing head and
move laterally inward to indicate
remaining distance to go.
COME TO ME - Raise the arm
vertically overhead, palm to the
front, and rotate in large
horizontal circles.
MOVE TOWARD ME, FOLLOW
ME
- Point toward person(s),
vehicle(s), or unit(s). Beckon by
holding the arm horizontally to
the front, palm up, and
motioning toward the body.
MOVE OUT, TAKE OFF - Face
the desired direction of
movement. Swing the arm
overhead and forward in the
direction of desired movement
until it is horizontal, palm down.
STOP - Raise the hand upward to
the full extent of the arm, palm to
the front. Hold that position
until the signal is understood.
SPEED IT UP, INCREASE
SPEED
- Raise the hand to the
shoulder, fist closed. Thrust the
fist upward to the full extent of
the arm and back to the shoulder
rapidly several times.
SLOW IT DOWN, DECREASE
SPEED
- Extend the arm
horizontally sidewards, palm
down, and wave the arm
downward (45° minimum)
several times, keeping the arm
straight. Do not move the arm
above horizontal.
START THE ENGINE - Simulate
cranking of vehicles by moving
arm in circular motion at waist
level.
STOP THE ENGINE - Draw right
hand, palm down, across the
neck in a ‘throat cutting’ motion
from left to right.
LOWER EQUIPMENT - Make
circular motion with either hand
pointing to the ground.
RAISE EQUIPMENT - Make
circular motion with either hand
at head level.