Abstract: A rotary lever operated limit switch for indicating when a device reaches a limiting position. The switch is comprised of a motion converter at least partially disposed within a first portion of a housing, and a switch assembly disposed within the interior of a second portion of the housing. The motion converter is comprised of a lever having one end adapted to engage the device, and a shaft assembly having one portion thereof attached to the other end of the lever and another portion thereof for providing a switch motion to open and close contacts of the switch assembly upon movement of the shaft assembly and the lever. A first means is provided for restoring the shaft assembly towards its initial position from a position within a range defined by a first predetermined position and the initial position of the shaft assembly. A second means is provided for restoring the shaft assembly towards its initial position if the shaft assembly exceeds the above defined range.