Taser M26 User Manual
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ADVANCED TASER® M26 Operating Manual •
MMU0008 Rev: B
BATTERY COVER
The battery cover is released by depressing the metal plunger
and then sliding the cover forward.
POWER INDICATOR
The M26 has a red LED to indicate power is available to the device.
The LED operates only when the safety switch is in the up (ARMED)
position. The LED either flashes or is steady. No illumination in the
LED indicates a malfunction or dead batteries. The LED is only an
indication of power to the circuit and does not necessarily mean
that there is enough power to create an electrical charge, even if
the laser appears to operate normally. The only valid indicator of
adequate battery strength is the spark test.
LASER
The M26 has a laser sight to aid in aiming. Some agency policies
allow the officer to use verbal commands and the laser to “paint
the target” to attempt to gain compliance.
DATAPORT PLUG
The dataport plug is used for several functions. Primarily, the plug
is used for connecting the data download cable. It can also be
used with the approved M26 battery charger to permit charging
without removing the batteries from the M26. It can also be used
for remote firing (robot, remote trigger, etc.). A rubber plug cover
is installed to prevent damage to the dataport plug contacts.