General instructions
1.6 Definition of direction references
09.03.2018
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GMK5200-1
1.6 Definition of direction references
Basic rule Direction information always depends on whether the carrier or the super-
structure is being operated.
On the carrier
The driver's cab is always at the front, which means that:
Forwards always means with the driver's cab leading,
Backwards always means with the rear lights on the carrier leading.
On the superstructure
The main boom head is always at the front, which means that:
Switches and
buttons
For switches and buttons, the terms down and up are used.
Regardless of the fitting position (vertical, horizontal, diagonal, perpendicu-
lar or turned), the following always applies:
1: front 2: right
3: rear 4: left
1: front 2: right
3: rear 4: left
Down: If (1) press – next to the symbol
Up: If (2) press – opposite the symbol