The invention discloses a reciprocating
cutting tool which comprises a base, a
battery pack, a guide connecting structure and a linkage shielding mechanism. The base is provided with an
electric contact, the
battery pack is detachably connected with the base, the guide connecting structure is arranged between the
battery pack and the base to guide installation, and the linkage shielding mechanism comprises an action input piece, a mechanical locking
assembly and a shielding piece. When the battery pack is in an initial mounting state, the shielding piece is positioned at the shielding position to physically
cut off the
electric contact; when the action input piece is operated, the action input piece is linked with the mechanical locking
assembly and the shielding piece, the mechanical locking
assembly is firstly driven to enable the battery pack and the base to be completely mechanically locked, and then the shielding piece is driven to move to the open position to
expose the
electric contact to establish electric connection. The reciprocating
cutting tool is provided with an accurate guiding installation and sequential linkage mechanism, so that part abrasion is reduced, connection reliability is improved, and safety risks caused by a semi-connection state are avoided.