General safety instructions

• The user must ensure that the tools are in safe and proper condition before each use.
• Suitable personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, safety goggles and gloves protect against injuries.
• When working, ensure a firm footing and a safe working environment. No other persons may be present in the work area.
• The size and weight of the tool must be suitable for the user.
• Tools must only be used for their intended purpose. Observe the warning notices on the tools.

 

Safety instructions for axes, hatchets and splitting hammers

• Check that the handle is firmly seated and that the wedging is intact. Do not swell loose handles in water.
• Check handles for cracks or damage
• Axe heads must not have any cracks or other damage.
• Repair damaged tools professionally or discard them. Only use original handles with the corresponding wedges.
• Never strike steel on steel. This causes dangerous splintering which can lead to injuries.
• Do not use the axe head for hitting or as a splitting wedge.
• Never lever sideways, as handles can break.
• Do not use sapie handles for levering.
• Use the splitting hammer only for hammering aluminum or plastic wedges. Remove burrs on the striking surface with a file to avoid splintering.

 

Safety instructions for wedges

• Never hit steel on steel. This causes dangerous splintering which can lead to injuries.
• Never use steel wedges as felling wedges or in conjunction with a chain saw.
• Remove burrs on the striking surface with a file to prevent splintering.
• Damaged wedges or wedges that have reached the end of their service life should be discarded immediately and no longer used.

 

Care and storage

• Clean tools after use and check for damage.
• If necessary, lightly oil the cutting edge to prevent rust formation.
• Ideal storage is in dry and unheated or not too warm cellars or garages.
• If the service life of the tools is exceeded, please dispose of them in an environmentally friendly manner at a responsible disposal company.

 

Warranty conditions

• We grant a 10-year guarantee on the axe head in the event of material defects under the following conditions.
• Use the axe only for its intended purpose and in compliance with the instructions for use and safety.
• Damage caused by application errors such as misuse or levering is excluded from the guarantee.
• The guarantee is void for axes that have already been resharpened or otherwise processed.

 

Manufacturer information / Contact us
If you have any questions, comments or complaints, please contact us:
Bison Großschönauer Werkzeugschmiede GmbH
Hauptstraße 71
02779 Großschönau
Phone: +49 35841-67996 11 
product@bison-werkzeuge.de