SLEW
With either arm extended horizontally, point with forefinger
to direction of slew rotation.
DIPPER ARM INWARD
With both hands clenched,
point thumbs inward.
DIPPER ARM OUTWARD
With both hands clenched,
point thumbs outward.
RETRACT TELESCOPIC
BOOM
With both hands clenched,
point thumbs inward.
EXTEND TELESCOPIC
BOOM
With both hands clenched,
point thumbs outward.
CLOSE BUCKET
Hold one hand closed and
stationary. Rotate other
hand in small vertical circle
with forefinger pointing
horizontally at closed hand.
OPEN BUCKET
Hold one hand open and
stationary. Rotate other
hand in small vertical circle
with forefinger pointing
horizontally at open hand.
TURN
Raise forearm with closed
fist indicating inside of turn.
Move other fist in vertical
circle indicating direction of
track or wheel rotation.
TURN
Raise forearm with closed
fist indicating inside of turn.
Move other fist in vertical
circle indicating direction of
track or wheel rotation.
COUNTER ROTATE
Place hand on head indicating side or reverse track or
wheel rotation. Move other hand in vertical circle indicating
forward rotation of other track or wheel.
Operating techniques
Signalling diagram
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