A power tool is disclosed comprising a controller for controlling at least one operating parameter, a motor for driving a tool, at least three switching elements which are coupled to the controller, and a speed sensor for monitoring the speed of the motor to generate a speed signal, which is fed to the controller. The controller is configured so that, in dependence on the speed signal, with simultaneous activation of a first and at least one other of the switching elements, a control signal for changing the operating parameter is output, and that, in dependence on the speed signal, with activation of the first and at least one other switching element, a control signal for modified changing of the operating parameter is output (FIG. 2).