This feature is explained in the owner's manual and it's to allow the operator to remove his right hand to manipulate the chute control without having the auger stop. I know that the metal clip in the handle design sucks cause it bends not allowing the auger handle to drop forward disengaging the auger. I talked to the dealer and they were clueless. This is a MAJOR Safety concern. I have take the metal clip out 4 times to bend it back to work again but clip fails in a few minutes and back to auger never stopping. Need answer for new clip for handle.