An object of the present invention is to provide a portable working machine (1) wherein: a control rod (2) can be split into two or more split rods (11, 12) the split rods are fixedly connected to one another by tightening a fasten member using a lever (26) the fasten member is combined with the lever and the lever is located at a position along with the control rod when the fasten member is tightened with the lever.