The utility model provides a shift lever switch equipped with an automatic reset function. The shift lever comprises two first contacts (13), two second contacts (14) and a common contact (12) arranged in a switch housing (19). The common contact (12) moves toward the two first contacts (13) only under effect of an external force to enable the two first contacts (13) to be electrically connected through the common contact (12), or the common contact (12) moves toward the two second contacts (14) only under effect of an external force to enable the two second contacts (14) to be electrically connected through the common contact (12). When the external force is repealed, the common contact (12) can automatically reset. A working personnel must operate the shift lever switch equipped with the automatic reset function all the time by hand, if any unforeseen circumstances occurs, the hand of the working personnel can leave the shift lever switch equipped with the automatic reset function so that a portable elevating apparatus stops, to ensure personal safety of the working personnel.