A work machine includes a main pole internally including a rotation shaft, a tool unit located at one end of the main pole, and a power unit located at another end of the main pole. The main pole includes a first partial pole, a second partial pole and a joint member that joints them to each other. The first partial pole includes a positioning member. The joint member includes a positioning hole configured to engage with the positioning member and a guide groove extending from the positioning hole. The guide groove is configured to guide the positioning member to the positioning hole and to allow the positioning member to escape in at least a section thereof.