Abstract: A switch assembly comprising an actuator plunger for actuating a built-in switch, a rotary shaft for rotating in response to an external operating force, and a cam coupled to the rotary shaft and adapted to contact the actuator plunger, the actuator plunger being adapted to be moved upwardly or downwardly in response to a rotation of the rotary shaft through the cam so as to switch the built-in switch, and the cam having a hole to provide a predetermined free angular play between the rotary shaft and the cam as assembled.