2609005618 supersedes older part numbers: F016L64969

Bosch switching element — part no. 2609005618 (also listed as 2 609 005 618 / 2.609.005.618). This is the original Bosch replacement switching element used in the control/safety assembly of Bosch AXT Rapid garden shredders. It’s supplied as the single replacement component you need to restore a faulty or broken switch mechanism and get the shredder back to working order.

Example models this part is documented to fit : AXT Rapid 180 (e.g. 0600853042, 0600853085), AXT Rapid 200 (0600853142, 0600853185), AXT Rapid 2000 (3600H53570, 3600H53571) and AXT Rapid 2200 (3600H53670, 3600H53671, 3600H53672). The same switching element is also listed against some ATCO/Suffolk pre‑2012 garden machinery variants.

Why choose this part: it’s the original Bosch switching element manufactured to the tool’s original specification (sold individually and cross‑referenced under Bosch part number 2609005618), so it drops straight into the factory position where the original failed component sits. If the shredder won’t start or the internal switching feels intermittent or damaged, replacing this element typically resolves those control/safety switch issues.

(Part number shown for verification: 2609005618 / 2 609 005 618.)