Festool Switch WS 1204 212.229 RAS 180 / RAP 180 Spare Part

Festool Switch WS 1204 212.229 Rotary Sander / Polisher Spare Part

The Festool Switch WS 1204 212.229 (437616) is an original replacement electrical switch designed for compatible Festool RAS 180 and RAP 180 series machines. The switch provides the electrical switching function required to start and stop the machine's motor.

Located within the machine's handle and electrical control assembly, the switch operates in conjunction with the external switch lever and associated mechanical components. When activated, it completes the appropriate electrical circuit to allow the motor to operate. Releasing or switching off the control interrupts the circuit according to the machine's original switching arrangement.

The Festool RAS 180 rotary sanders and RAP 180 rotary polishers are professional surface preparation machines developed for sanding, grinding, polishing and finishing applications. Reliable operation of the electrical switch is essential for safe and controlled machine operation.

Over time, repeated switching, mechanical wear, electrical contact deterioration or internal damage may affect the operation of the original switch. Replacing a defective component with the correct genuine Festool spare part helps restore the manufacturer's intended switching arrangement.

Festool manufacturer part number 437616 identifies the replacement switch originally designated WS 1204 212.229. Some updated spare parts references identify the same manufacturer part number with the designation WS 1204 254.332.

Compatibility

Festool part number 437616 is listed in spare parts documentation for the following machine models and versions:

• RAS 180 E - Rotary Sander


• RAS 180.03 E - Rotary Sander


• RAS 180.03 E-AH - Rotary Sander


• RAS 180.03 E-HR - Rotary Sander / Brushing Machine


• RAS 180.04 - Rotary Sander


• RAS 180.04 E - Rotary Sander


• RAS 180.04 E-HR - Rotary Sander


• RAP 180.03 E - Rotary Polisher


• BMS 180 E - Brushing Machine

Compatible Machine Identification Numbers

The replacement switch is listed for the following Festool machine article numbers:

• 202809: RAS 180 E 230V


• 484861: RAS 180.04 E 230V


• 484893: RAS 180.04


• 485561: RAS 180.04 E GB 240V


• 485562: RAS 180.04 E-HR GB


• 486678: RAP 180.03 E 230V


• 490003: RAS 180.03 E


• 490040: RAP 180.03 E


• 493670: RAS 180.03 E 230V-240V


• 495350: RAS 180.03 E-AH 230V


• 495351: RAS 180.03 E-HR / BMS 180 E

Important: Compatibility depends on the exact machine identification number and original electrical configuration. Confirm manufacturer part number 437616 against the relevant Festool exploded spare parts diagram before ordering.

Key Features

• Genuine Festool Replacement: Original spare part for the specified Festool machine models.


• Electrical On/Off Switching: Provides the switching function required to energise and disconnect the motor circuit.


• Machine-Specific Design: Intended for compatible RAS 180, RAP 180 and BMS 180 electrical assemblies.


• Handle Assembly Integration: Designed to operate with the corresponding switch lever and handle components.


• Original Electrical Configuration: Provides the specified switch arrangement when installed in a compatible machine.


• Service Replacement: Suitable for replacing a defective, damaged or worn original electrical switch.


• Multiple Model Compatibility: Listed for several rotary sanding, polishing and brushing machine configurations.