<；P>；PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a power tool having a handle adjustable in its position and direction to a tool, and being improved in operability. <；P>；SOLUTION: The power tool 10 includes: a locking operation member 50； and locking operation interlocking switch 52. The locking operation member 50 is operated between a locking and unlocking positions by a user, and when it is in the locking position, a second unit 40 is inhibited from rotating to a first unit 20, while, when it is in the unlocking position, the second unit 40 is allowed to rotate to the first unit 20. The locking operation interlocking switch 52 is provided on a route to supply energy to a motor, and when the locking operation member 50 is in the locking position, the route is made conductive, while, when the locking operation member 50 is in the unlocking position, the route is cut off. <；P>；COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
