What and where would you find 'A dead man's handle'?

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What and where would you find 'A dead man's handle'?

2006-10-03 20:30:14 · 2 answers · asked by thegentleone 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting

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You would find it on a Train, any large machinary that requires an operator or engineer. Even Tin and Gold dredges (alluvial off shore dredges) have them.

They must have a person stepping on it or actively turning it for the machinary to operate. Otherwise the machine will come to a standstill.

2006-10-03 20:41:47 · answer #1 · answered by angstrom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's a switch/handle that must always be held 'open' for a machine/train to work. If the "man" dies and lets go the machine will stop.

2006-10-03 20:33:10 · answer #2 · answered by MC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋