The invention specifically relates to a method for retaining vertical impact of an impacting mechanism and a vertical-lift impact-cutting digger implementing the method, belonging to the field of machinery, especially to the field of mining. The digger comprises a body, the impacting mechanism and a vertical lift mechanism, wherein the impacting mechanism comprises a guiding member and an impacting head, the vertical lift mechanism comprises a vertical lift driving unit, a lifting and moving part, a supporting seat and the like, the lifting and moving part is movably connected with the supporting seat, the supporting seat is connected with the body, the impacting mechanism is arranged on the lifting and moving part, the vertical lift driving unit drives the lifting and moving part to vertically move up and down, and the lifting and moving part drives the impacting mechanism to vertically rise and fall. The digger provided by the invention has the advantages of a long service life, a small amount of maintenance, high work efficiency, shortened body length and applicability to a complex usage occasion.