[Grammar] Pull something forward you/in the front direction

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Snappy

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Is it okay to say, "Pull the lever forward you" or "pull the lever in the front direction" if I want somebody to pull the lever in the direction where s/he is standing?
 

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Pull the lever towards/toward you.
 

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Pull the lever toward(s) you.
Push the lever away from you.
 
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