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The following set of coded signals are without prejudice to other codes applicable at Community level, used for the same manoeuvres in certain sectors:
Meaning | Description | Illustration |
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A. General signals | ||
START Attention Start of Command | both arms are extended horizontally with the palms facing forwards | |
STOP Interruption End of movement | the right arm points upwards with the palm facing forwards. | |
END of the operation | both hands are clasped at chest height. | |
B. Vertical movements | ||
RAISE | the right arm points upwards with the palm facing forward and slowly makes a circle. | |
LOWER | the right arm points downwards with the palm facing inwards and slowly makes a circle. | |
VERTICAL DISTANCE | the hands indicate the relevant distance. | |
C. Horizontal Movements | ||
MOVE FORWARDS | both arms are bent with the palms facing upwards, and the forearms make slow movements towards the body. | |
MOVE BACKWARDS | both arms are bent with the palms facing downwards, and the forearms make slow movements away from the body. | |
RIGHT to the signalman's | the right arm is extended more or less horizontally with palm facing downwards and slowly makes small movements to the right. | |
LEFT to the signalman's | the left arm is extended more or less horizontally with palm facing downwards and slowly makes small movements to the left. | |
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE | the hands indicate the relevant distance. | |
D. Danger | ||
DANGER Emergency stop | both arms points upwards with the palms facing forwards. | |
QUICK | all movements faster. | |
SLOW | all movements slower. |
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