Abstract: A system includes a garden implement handle device that is disposed on a garden care machine. The garden implement handle device has an operating unit. The operating unit has an operating element that is configured for actuation by an operator. The garden implement handle device has a further operating element that is configured for actuation by the operator. The system further includes an electronics unit configured to switch an energy supply of a drive unit based on the actuation of the operating element and an actuation of the further operating element. The operating element and/or the further operating element are a touch-sensitive electronic operating element.