Provided is a vertical electric tool that exhibits excellent assembly properties. The vertical electric tool is equipped with a power cord, said power cord using a main body housing (2, 3) that accommodates a motor having an axis in the vertical direction as a gripping section. A wiring base body (30) having a switch (34) for stopping operation of the motor, the power cord (35), and a circuit board (36) attached thereto is provided to the upper section of the main body housing (2, 3). A top cover is provided so as to cover the wiring base body (30). A switch operation member for turning the switch (34) on and off is attached to the top cover.