suffork punch 14s?

dear sir
i have just had safety latch replacement kit fitted to my lawnmower i seem to think the curved part of the handle was facing away from me so as to engage the roller blade you pulled towards me at the moment the curved part of the handle is facing toward me to engage the blade you have to push handle away from me is this correct or does the handle needs to be turn round hopenyou can understand what i meen and hope you can help
thank you m. wright