Signalling diagram
Manual signalling to an operator of a mobile excavator as per SAE J1307.
The primary use of hand signals is for a signalman to direct the lifting, handling, and placement of loads attached
to working equipment. Hand signal usage may also be applicable to earth moving operations and/or machine
travel when the operator's visibility is obstructed.
If a rapid lifting, lowering or moving movement is required, the dipper arm movements should be carried out more
lively. If two different machines are used for lifting the same load, there should be an agreement beforehand how
the lift should be carried out and what signals should be given to the respective operators.
With either forearm vertical,
forefinger pointing up, move hand in
small horizontal circles.
With either arm extended
downward, f orefinger pointing down,
move hand in small horizontal
circles.
With either arm extended, hand
raised and open toward direction of
movement, move hand in direction
of required movement.
With either arm extended, hand
raised and open toward direction of
movement, move hand in direction
of required movement.
With either arm extended
horizontally, fingers closed, point
thumb upward.
With either arm extended
horizontally, fingers closed, point
thumb downward.
With either arm extended horizontally, point with forefinger to direction of
slew rotation.
With both hands clenched, point
thumbs inward.
With both hands clenched, point
thumbs outward.
With both hands clenched, point
thumbs inward.
With both hands clenched, point
thumbs outward.