A power tool 1 including a bit socket 6 which is configured to hold a chiseling bit 7 so that the latter can move along an axis of movement 3. A magneto-pneumatic striking mechanism 2 includes a primary drive 22 that is arranged around the axis of movement 3 and that has a first magnet coil 46, a permanently and radially magnetizable ring magnet 42 and a second magnet coil 47 arranged consecutively in the striking direction 5. On the axis of movement 3, inside the magnet coils 46, 47, the striking mechanism 2 has a striker 4 and a striking block 13 arranged consecutively in the striking direction 5. An air cushion 23 acts upon the striker 4 in the striking direction 5.