Terramite T6 - Hand Signals for Operation

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Hand Signals
Purpose and Scope
The purpose of the hand signals is to provide an easy means of communications in the interest of safety. These hand signals
are in general agreement with U.S. Army Field Manual, FM21-60, Section II, Standard Arm and Hand Signals. The standard
provides for hand signals to be used in agricultural operations especially when noise or distance precludes the use of normal
voice communications.
Fig. 1 - THIS FAR TO GO. Place palms at
ear level facing head, move laterally inward
to indicate remaining distance to go.
Fig. 2 - COME TO ME. Raise the arm
vertically overhead, palm to the front, and
rotate in large horizontal circles.
Fig. 3 - MOVE TOWARD ME. Beckon by
holding the arm horizontally to the front,
palm up, and motioning toward the body.
Fig. 4 - MOVE OUT - TAKE OFF. Face the
desired direction of movement; hold the
arm extended to the rear; then swing it
overhead and forward in the direction of
desired movement until it is horizontal,
palm down.
Fig. 5 - STOP. Raise hand upward to the
full extent of the arm, palm to the front.
Hold that position until the signal is
understood.
Fig. 6 - 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.
Fig. 7 - SLOW IT DOWN - DECREASE
SPEED.
Extend the arm horizontally
sideward, palm down, and wave arm
downward 45 deg. minimum several times,
keeping the arm straight. Do not move arm
above horizontal.
Fig. 8 - START THE ENGINE. Simulate
cranking the vehicle by moving arm in a
circular motion at waist level.
Fig. 9 - STOP THE ENGINE. Draw right
hand palm down, across the neck in a
"throat cutting" motion from left to right.
Fig. 10 - LOWER EQUIPMENT. Make
circular motion with either hand pointing
to the ground.
Fig. 11 - RAISE EQUIPMENT. Make
circular motion with either hand at head
level.
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