TASER StrikeLight™
User Manual
Important TASER Product Safety and Health Information
These safety warnings are for your protection as well as the safety of others. Disregarding this
information could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Read and Obey
Signicant dierences exist between dierent TASER products. Do not use or attempt to use
any TASER product unless you have read, understood, and are following all current instructions,
warnings, and relevant TASER training materials before using the product. Failure to do so could
increase the risk of death or serious injury to the user or others.
Obey Applicable Laws
Use of stun devices must be legally justied and comply with applicable federal, state, and local
laws and regulations.
Store In A Secure Location
Store the StrikeLight stun ashlight in secure locations inaccessible to children and other
unauthorized persons to prevent inappropriate access or use. The StrikeLight stun ashlight is a
weapon and not a toy.
For a complete list of product warnings, go to www.TASER.com.
CAUTION
Before using your StrikeLight stun ashlight, charge the ashlight for 8 hours to ensure
that the battery is fully charged. See the Recharging the Battery instructions for more
information.
What is the TASER StrikeLight™ Stun Flashlight?
The TASER StrikeLight is a ashlight that also can produce an electrical arc and be used as a
stun weapon.
Ownership
Taking a TASER brand ashlight with a stun capacity out of the United States (U.S.) without
the proper export license is prohibited by U.S. law (similar prohibitions may exist in other
countries).
Do not point the device at any law enforcement ocer or do anything that would cause law
enforcement ocers to feel threatened by your use of the device.
The StrikeLight stun ashlight is a defensive weapon and should be treated accordingly.
When used as directed, stun devices are weapons designed to provide a force option that
may temporarily repel a person while reducing the likelihood of death or serious injury. The
stun function of the StrikeLight stun ashlight is not designed to cause incapacitation like
some of TASER’s other products. Any use of force, including the use of a stun device, can cause
physical pain or exertion and involves risks that a person may get hurt or die. For a full list of
warnings, see the product warnings.
The ashlight’s arcing feature is to be used only for lawful purposes, including lawful selfdefense or in the defense of others. Check your state and local laws for applicable regulations.
Depending on local and state laws, the device may be kept in the house for home protection,
or carried in a car, a purse, or a backpack for personal protection when you are away from
home. Be sure to research each state’s applicable laws prior to possessing or transporting the
device, including laws concerning transporting the device across state lines and into other
states where laws may vary. For a list of known laws related to stun devices and conducted
electrical weapons, go to www.TASER.com.
Basic Self-Defense Flashlight Electrical Theory
• The front of the ashlight must be in contact with the attacker for electricity from
the stun function to be delivered.
• Electricity will generally not pass to others in contact with the attacker.
Congratulations on Purchasing your StrikeLight
Stun Flashlight. Read this Section to Start Using your
StrikeLight Stun FlashLight Quickly.
Your StrikeLight package includes the following components:
Wrist Strap
Wall Charger
StrikeLight Stun Flashlight
(With Battery Installed)
Quick Reference
Get to Know the StrikeLight Stun Flashlight
Flashlight Button
Charging Port Stun Button
Electrodes
Flashlight Button
Move the ashlight button to the forward (ON) position to turn on the ashlight. Turning the
ashlight on also places the electrodes in standby status. Move the ashlight button to the
rearward (OFF) position to turn o the light and turn o the electrodes.
Stun Button
After turning on the ashlight, press and hold the stun button to make electricity arc at the
electrodes on the front of the device. Press and hold the stun button when applying a drivestun to an attacker. The device will arc continually until you release the stun button or the
battery depletes, whichever comes rst.
Electrodes
When you press the stun button, electricity arcs (sparks) from the electrodes.
Battery
The ashlight has a rechargeable, type 18650, 2500 mAh lithium polymer battery. The
charging port is integrated into the ashlight housing. It is not necessary to remove the
battery to recharge it. However, the battery can be removed for replacement.
Drive-Stun for Self-Defense
WARNING
When practicable, avoid intentionally targeting the stun device on sensitive areas of the
body such as the face, eyes, head, throat, chest area (area of the heart), breast, groin,
genitals, or known pre-existing injury areas.
A TASER StrikeLight stun ashlight is not a substitute for other preventive self-protection
actions such as ensuring doors are locked, and parking in well-lighted areas.
To drive-stun an attacker, perform these actions:
1 Move the ashlight button to the forward (ON) position.
2 Press the stun button.
3 Drive the electrodes into the attacker.
• When using the drive-stun, push (drive) the front of the ashlight rmly against
the body of the attacker. Simply touching the ashlight against the attacker is
not sucient. The attacker is likely to recoil and try to get away from the device.
It is necessary to aggressively drive the front of the ashlight into the attacker for
maximum eect.
• Due to automatic reex actions, most people will struggle to separate from the
ashlight. It may be dicult to maintain contact between the ashlight and the
attacker.
• If the drive-stun is not eective, evaluate the location of the drive-stun, consider an
additional cycle to a dierent pressure point, consider alternative force options, or
consider eeing from the attacker.
Function Test
TASER International recommends conducting a function test every 90 days. The function test
is done to verify that the device is working properly.
To perform a function test:
1 Point the ashlight in a safe direction and away from your body.
2 Move the ashlight button to the forward (ON) position.
3 Conrm that the light is strong.
4 Press the stun button.
WARNING
View the electrical arc from the top or side of the ashlight. Do not point the ashlight at
your face or have it near your face.
5 Release the stun button.
6 Move the light switch to the rearward (OFF) position.
Flashlight Maintenance and Care
CAUTION
The TASER StrikeLight stun ashlight is a sensitive electronic piece of equipment, and
should be handled with care. Avoid dropping and do not use a device that has visible
damage.
Recharging the Battery
1 Ensure the ashlight button is in the rearward (OFF) position.
2 Remove the cover from the charging port.
3 Plug the charging adapter into the charging port.
4 Plug the other end of the charging adapter into the wall power socket. An LED on the
battery charger will light up.
5 Wait for the LED on the battery charger to turn solid green. A fully depleted battery will
take approximately 8 hours to completely charge.
Dropped or Wet Device
WARNING
Do not immerse the device in water. Avoid exposing the device to rain. Do not let water
splash on the device. The device is not waterproof or water-resistant.
If your device is dropped or gets wet, do not try to use it until you have performed these
instructions successfully:
1 Point the ashlight in a safe direction and away from your body.
2 Remove the battery cap by unscrewing it from the end of the ashlight.
3 Remove the battery.
WARNING
Dry the device and battery thoroughly (at least 24 hours). Do not use an external heat
source such as a microwave oven or hair dryer.
4 Safely reinstall the battery.
5 Point the ashlight in a safe direction and away from your body.
6 Perform a function test. Go to Function Test in this manual for instructions. If the device
does not work properly, do not use it.
TASER Product Support
If you need product support or have any other questions, please contact customer service at:
U.S.: 1.800.978.2737 or 1.480.905.2000
International: +1.800.978.2737 or +1.480.905.2000
Product Returns
To return a TASER product for service, go to www.TASER.com.
Legality
The TASER StrikeLight ashlight is restricted from possession by citizen users in the following
states: Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington DC, U.S. Virgin
Islands, and certain cities and counties. Check our website at www.TASER.com for a list of
known state and local laws concerning TASER stun devices and conducted electrical weapons.
Because state and local laws may change, be sure to research the applicable laws in your area
prior to using, possessing or transporting the stun device.
Warranty
Please see the product warranty which came with your ashlight. TASER’s product warranties
are also available on www.TASER.com.
Warnings
Please see the product warnings which came with your ashlight. TASER’s product warnings
are also available on www.TASER.com.
StrikeLight, Protect Life and ø are trademarks of TASER International, Inc., and TASER is a
registered trademark of TASER International, Inc., registered in the U.S.
© 2013 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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