Abstract: A pull switch incorporates a magnet pickup sensing of a selected one of a pulled, return or both of a pull string. A position of reset and trip states may be varied based on configuration. Because of these features, the pull switch can be used in many applications where a fixed position switch would not apply or would be hard to incorporate into the application. It can also be used in many fixed switch applications and allow for a more accurate switching. This switch can also allow for a much simpler installation with less hardware required then a fixed position switch.