A work tool switches smoothly between operational modes and has a lever member that is easily joined. The work tool includes an operation member, a lever member, and a switching member. The lever member is swingable about a support shaft in response to an operation on the operation member and is swingable with the support shaft placed through the lever member. The lever member has an elongated hole through which the support shaft is placed. The elongated hole extends along the lever member. The switching member is linked with a swing of the lever member to move linearly.