Abstract: An operating device for operation of an electric switching device comprising a motor and a carrier, which includes a driving part and a driven part, whereby the motor, via the driving part transmits a movement to the driven part, which is in mechanical connection with the electric switching device. The driving part has, from an initial position, a closing direction and an opening direction and returns to the initial position after a completed operation. Between the driving part and the driven part, there is a play which allows a manual operation.