OPERATIONAL SAFETY

To minimize the risk of injury before, during, and after use, consider the following:

MINIMIZE RISKS BEFORE USE

• Read and Heed. Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions before using the TASER M18/M18L.
• Complete Training First. Do not attempt to use a TASER device unless you have read and understood this manual.
• Obey Applicable Laws. Carry and use the TASER device in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Store in a Secure Location. Store the TASER M18/M18L in a secure location inaccessible to children and other unauthorized persons. TASER devices are not toys, and users should avoid any inappropriate brandishings, deployments and/or activations, which may result in serious bodily harm to the user or others, including animals.

MINIMIZE RISKS DURING USE

• Avoid Torturous or Other Misuse.
• Assume Device is Loaded. Always assume that a TASER device is loaded. Do not point a TASER device at anything you do not intend to hit.
• Avoid Unintentional Activation. Keep finger away from trigger until ready to use.
• Keep Body Parts Away From Front. Keep your hands and body parts away from the front of the TASER cartridge.
• Avoid Static Electricity Discharge. Avoid contact between static electricity and the TASER cartridge because static electricity can cause unexpected discharge.
• Do not point the laser at the eyes or stare into the beam.

FLAMMABILITY

Beware – TASER Device Can Ignite Explosive Materials, Liquids or Vapors. These include gasoline, other flammables, explosive materials, liquids, or vapors (e.g., gases found in sewer lines, methamphetamine labs, and butane-type lighters). Some self-defense sprays (for example, pepper sprays) use flammable carriers such as alcohol and could be dangerous to use in immediate conjunction with TASER devices. Some self-defense sprays labeled “non-flammable” may ignite when used in conjunction with TASER devices.