Operating lever with handle lock for machine has two opposed biasing members for locking element

摘要

The operating lever includes a lever element which can be selectively positioned in an unlocked position, and then can be held in a locked position by moving a handle. A first biasing member (54) is arranged on the lever element in an operating position, to apply a biasing force against a locking element (38). A second biasing member (64) is arranged opposing the first biasing member and operates to hold the locking element to allow free pivoting movement of the lever element relative to a base.