{"product_id":"switch-ws-1204-212-229","title":"Festool Switch WS 1204 212.229 RAS 180 \/ RAP 180 Spare Part","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- Product Description --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFestool Switch WS 1204 212.229 Rotary Sander \/ Polisher Spare Part\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"feature_box\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine Festool replacement electrical on\/off switch for selected Festool RAS 180 rotary sanders, RAP 180 rotary polishers and BMS 180 brushing machines. Identified as WS 1204 212.229, this original switch forms part of the machine's electrical control assembly and is designed to replace a damaged or defective switch during professional servicing or repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFestool Switch WS 1204 212.229 (437616)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFestool manufacturer part number \u003cstrong\u003e437616\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies the replacement switch originally designated \u003cstrong\u003eWS 1204 212.229\u003c\/strong\u003e. Some updated spare parts references identify the same manufacturer part number with the designation \u003cstrong\u003eWS 1204 254.332\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFestool part number \u003cstrong\u003e437616\u003c\/strong\u003e is listed in spare parts documentation for the following machine models and versions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul class=\"sideline-bullet\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAS 180 E\u003c\/strong\u003e - Rotary Sander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAS 180.03 E\u003c\/strong\u003e - Rotary Sander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAS 180.03 E-AH\u003c\/strong\u003e - Rotary Sander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAS 180.03 E-HR\u003c\/strong\u003e - Rotary Sander \/ Brushing Machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAS 180.04\u003c\/strong\u003e - Rotary Sander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAS 180.04 E\u003c\/strong\u003e - Rotary Sander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAS 180.04 E-HR\u003c\/strong\u003e - Rotary Sander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAP 180.03 E\u003c\/strong\u003e - Rotary Polisher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBMS 180 E\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brushing Machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Machine Identification Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe replacement switch is listed for the following Festool machine article numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul class=\"sideline-bullet\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e202809:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAS 180 E 230V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e484861:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAS 180.04 E 230V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e484893:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAS 180.04\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e485561:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAS 180.04 E GB 240V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e485562:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAS 180.04 E-HR GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e486678:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAP 180.03 E 230V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e490003:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAS 180.03 E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e490040:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAP 180.03 E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e493670:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAS 180.03 E 230V-240V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e495350:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAS 180.03 E-AH 230V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e495351:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAS 180.03 E-HR \/ BMS 180 E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"info-products\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul class=\"sideline-bullet\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Festool Replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original spare part for the specified Festool machine models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical On\/Off Switching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides the switching function required to energise and disconnect the motor circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine-Specific Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intended for compatible RAS 180, RAP 180 and BMS 180 electrical assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Assembly Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to operate with the corresponding switch lever and handle components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Electrical Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides the specified switch arrangement when installed in a compatible machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService Replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for replacing a defective, damaged or worn original electrical switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Model Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed for several rotary sanding, polishing and brushing machine configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fantasia Trading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43320323473485,"sku":"FES437616","price":1379.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/9725\/0125\/files\/FES437616.jpg?v=1785211748","url":"https:\/\/fantasiatrading.co.za\/products\/switch-ws-1204-212-229","provider":"Fantasia Trading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}