The clips don't protude above the sled - they sit flush. The problem with this method would be that you'd only need the handle to move a few mm and the circuit would get broken. I'm guessing that having the Amps turn off every time you hit a bump wouln't be optimal.
I like the idea of an internal switch based on the handle though. Possible a slim reed switch and a very small magnet would do the trick.
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