Trigger-operated portable electric tool designed to perform a main function, characterized in that it comprises a double trigger (5-6) consisting, on the one hand, of a main trigger (5) for operating it, which operates at least one moving active part (3) of the said tool and, on the other hand, an auxiliary trigger or secondary trigger (6) connected to the said main trigger (5) by means of an articulation (7) and designed to make an angle (a) with the said main trigger (5), the pivoting of the said auxiliary trigger (6) about the articulation (7) enabling actuation of a means (8) of operating a system designed to perform at least one additional function of the said tool.