The invention relates to an insulation umbrella special for distribution network hot-line working and a using method. According to the technical scheme, the insulation umbrella comprises a fixing frame, a rib, an umbrella support and an umbrella cover; the umbrella support is supported on the fixing frame through the rib, and the umbrella cover is arranged on the umbrella support; the fixing frame is composed of a base and a fixing insertion piece, the fixing insertion piece is connected to the base in an inserted manner, and the rib is composed of a lower rod, a connecting piece, a middle rod, a lower disc, a steering device, an upper rod and a jumper spring; the umbrella support is composed of a disc bunching wire, a short bone, a ball tail, a long bone, a clamping horse and a rivet; the umbrella cover is composed of a supporting face, an umbrella cap, an upper disc and a cap insignia; and the upper disc is arranged at the top of the upper rod, the cap insignia is arranged on the exterior of the upper disc, the umbrella cap is arranged at the top of the upper disc, and the supporting face is fixed to the long bone. The insulation umbrella has the beneficial effects that a transmission lead screw is driven by a motor to control opening of the insulation umbrella, protection is provided for working persons and devices below the insulation umbrella, insulation protection devices dressed by the working persons are prevented from losing efficiency due to raining and wetting, and the personal safety of the working persons is protected.