Abstract: A power-operated work apparatus has a machine body which includes an electrostatic charge inducing member that may induce electrostatic charges thereon, and is adapted to be used with the machine body maintained electrically ungrounded. The work apparatus includes: a grip which is adapted to be grasped and held by a user and has an outer surface to be touched by the user and an inner surface forming an inner space; an electroconductive body member which forms an electroconductive body exposed on at least a part of the outer surface of the grip; and an electroconductive line member which is configured to be charged with the electrostatic charges induced on the electrostatic charge inducing member and has a part disposed inside the grip neighboring to and without electrically touching the electroconductive body forming member. The electrostatic charges are to spark from the electroconductive line member to the electroconductive body member.