NightStick TCM-10-GL Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual
TCM-10-GL
US PATENT 9,713,217

WEAPON SAFETY

FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY AND OPERATING
MEASURES WHEN HANDLING A FIREARM OR THE
NIGHTSTICK TCM WHEN MOUNTED ON A FIREARM IS
DANGEROUS AND CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY,
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR DEATH.
y  U se of a firearm under any circumstance is inherently
dangerous.SERIOUSINJURYOREVENDEATHmay
result without proper training in the safe handling of
firearms. Proper training should be obtained from an
accredited firearms safety program conducted by a
qualifiedinstructor.
y  R ead, understand and follow all of the safety
instructions that come with your firearm before
attachingyournewTCM.
y  A lways assume every firearm is loaded and treat that
firearmassuch.
y  N everpointafirearmatanythingthatyouarenotwilling
todestroy.
y  N everserviceyourfirearmoryourTCMwhenmounted
onafirearmwithoutfirstactivatingtheweapon'ssafety
(if applicable), removing the magazine, opening the
action and physically and visually inspecting to make
surethatnoammunitionisinstalledinthefirearm.
WEAPON MOUNTED LIGHT SAFETY
y  N ightstick recommends that the TCM should only be
activatedwiththenon-triggerhand(supporthand)while
employing a two-hand grip on the handgun and with
the trigger finger fully outside the trigger guard when
applicable.
y  T horoughly practice (employing safe
conditions) with the TCM and an unloaded handgun
beforeusingtheweapon.
Manufactured by Bayco Products, Inc. • 640 South Sanden Blvd. • Wylie, TX 75098
1-800-233-2155 • 1-469-326-9400 • www.nightstick.com
BEFORE ATTACHING, INSPECTING
OR SERVICING THE TCM
WARNING: IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT SAFETY
MEASURES BE EMPLOYED AT ALL TIMES WHILE
HANDLING A FIREARM.
y Engagethesafetyonthefirearm(ifapplicable).
y Removethemagazinefromthefirearm(ifapplicable).
y Open the action and visually and physically inspect the
chambertobesureitisempty.
y Keepthebarrelpointedinasafedirectionatalltimesand
neverplaceyourhandinfrontofthemuzzle.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

y NOTFORUSEABOVEHAZARDOUSLOCATIONS
y DONOTuseinexplosiveatmospheres,nearflammable
liquids,orwhereexplosionprooflampsarerequired.
y DO NOT use in the proximity of vehicles or equipment
when there is a risk of flammable liquids coming into
contactwiththeflashlight.
y DONOTexposethebatteriestowaterorsaltwater,or
allowthebatteriestogetwet.
y DO NOT store the batteries with metallic objects that
maycauseashortcircuit.
y Immediatelydiscontinueuseofthebatteriesiftheyemit
anunusualsmell,feelhot,changecolor,changeshapeor
appearabnormalinanyway.
y Keepoutofthereachofchildren.

INSTALL THE BATTERY

SAFETY WARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE
IS SAFE AND UNLOADED BEFORE CHANGING THE
BATTERY.
y Unscrewandremovethebezel.
y  I nsert the included CR123A battery with the positive(+)
endfirst.
y Replacethebezelandturnuntilfullyseated.

INSTALL THE LIGHT ONTO YOUR FIREARM

Thefirearmmusthaveatacticalrailandatleastonecross
railslot.TheTCMisnotdesignedtobeusedonafirearmthat
doesnothaveacrossrailslot.
NOTE: The TCM comes pre-configured with the C1
modular insert. If the fit is not correct for your specific
handgun model, switch to the C2, C3, C4 or C5 insert that
works best for your firearm. Correct key installation is
verified by the light positioned close to the trigger guard
with only a slight visible gap. Minimal gap ensure proper
fit with most holsters.
y Push inward on the head of the rail clamp tension
thumbscrewtofullyopentheadjustableportionoftherail
clamp.
y Aligntheinserttabwiththeappropriateslotonthetactical
railofyourhandgun.RotatetherailclampoftheTCMonto
yourhandgun'srailsothattheinsertisfullyseatedintheslot.
y Whilemakingsurethattheinsertremainsfullyseatedin
theslot,tightentherailclamptensionthumbscrewbyhand.
y Useacointofullytightenthetensionthumbscrew.
IMPORTANT: Periodically check to insure that the Allen
screws and rail clamp tension thumbscrew remain tight.
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INSTRUCTION VIDEO
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LASER RADIATION

CAUTION:Useofcontrolsoradjustmentsorperformance
ofproceduresotherthanthosespecifiedhereinmayresultin
hazardousradiationexposure.
WARNING: LaserRadiationmaximumpowermeasuredat
lessthan3.5mW.Avoiddirecteyeexposure.Donotstareinto
beam.Donotturnthelightonwhilelookingdirectlyintothebezel.
AperturewarningandClass3Rlaserlabelsarelocated
HANDGUN onthebottomandbackofthelightasperillustrationsabove.
Complieswith21CFR1040.10and1040.11exceptfor
conformancewithIEC60825-1Ed.3.,asdescribedinLaser
NoticeNo.56,dateMay8,2019. ManufacturedatLuxgend
ElectronicsCo.Ltd.,No.7,JiaHuaRoad,QianLoong,San
XiangTown,ZhongShan,Guangdong,China528437.
TheTCM-10-GLisnotintendedtobeserviced.Contact
BaycoCustomerServiceifproductisnotfunctioningproperly.
Seewarrantysectionformoreinformation.
PROGRAM THE USER-SELECTABLE
SETTINGS
Strobeandbatterysafemodearedisabledwhenproduct
arrivesfromthefactory.
LIGHT AND LASER MODE
While holding down either theleftor right side switch,
pressandreleasetheoppositesideswitchtocyclebetween
the modes: 1) white light only, 2) green laser only, or 3)
whitelightandgreenlaser.
y Cyclethrougheachmodebycontinuingtoholdoneside
whilepressingandreleasingtheoppositeside.
y  W hen the desired mode is selected, release the
switches.
y The setting will remain in the selected mode until
changedbytheuser.

STROBE MODE

To program the strobe or battery safe mode, both
switchesarepressedatthesametime.Lightcanbeonoroff.
y Pressdownquickly5times(lessthan1secondbetween
presses)toenableordisablestrobemode.
y Afterfivepresses,thelightwillflashonandoff2timesto
confirmachangeinthestrobemode.
NOTE: The user-selected strobe mode is retained in
memorywhenbatteriesareremovedorfullydischarged.
Manufactured by Bayco Products, Inc. • 640 South Sanden Blvd. • Wylie, TX 75098
BATTERY SAFE MODE
y Pressdownandholdfor3secondstoenableordisable
batterysafemode.
y Afterthreesecondsthelightwillflashonandoff1timeto
confirmachangeinthebatterysafemode.
NOTE:Thebatterysafemoderevertstodisabledwhen
batteriesareremovedorfullydischarged.

OPERATION

The left and right side switches operate independently.
Activationofeitherswitchwillturnonthelight.
y Turn on/off: Press down for .5 seconds or less and
release.
y Momentaryon:Pressandholdfor.5secondsorlonger.
Releasetoturnoff.
y Ifstrobeisenabled,pressdowneitherswitchquickly2
timesandholdonthesecondpresstoturnonstrobe.(Less
than.5secondsbetweenpresses.)Stroberemainsonuntil
switchisreleased.

STROBE WARNING

Exposure to strobing lights may cause dizziness,
disorientation,andnausea.Averysmallpercentageofpeople
suffer from photosensitive epilepsy and may experience
seizuresorblackoutstriggeredbystrobinglights.Formore
information from the EPILEPSY FOUNDATION about
Location
photosensitivity and seizures, please visit www.epilepsy.
ofLaser
com.Anyonewhohashadsymptomslinkedtothiscondition
shouldconsultadoctorbeforeusingthisproduct.
ADJUST WINDAGE AND ELEVATION
OF LASER
RoughAdjustment
y Determine the distance where you want the laser and
bullettointersect(Zerodistance).Werecommend5-20
yards.
y Hold the handgun and align the front and rear sights
properlyforthisdistance.
y UsetheincludedAllenwrenchtoturnthewindage(side)
andelevation(bottom)screwstoadjustthelaseruntilitis
alignedwiththetopofthefrontsightpost.
FineAdjustment
y Atthefiringrange,refinethepointofaimtomatchthe
pointofimpactatyourdesireddistance.
y UsetheincludedAllenwrenchandthedirectionalarrows
tofurtherrefinewindageandelevationbymovingthepoint
ofimpact.
WARRANTY
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Bayco Products, Inc. warrants this product to be free
from defects in workmanship and materials for the original
purchaser's lifetime. The Limited Lifetime Warranty includes
the LEDs, housing and lenses. Rechargeable batteries,
chargers,switches,electronicsandincludedaccessoriesare
warranted for a period of two years with proof of purchase.
Normal wear and failures which are caused by accidents,
misuse, abuse, faulty installation and lightning damage are
excluded.
Wewillrepairorreplacethisproductshouldwedetermine
it to be defective. This is the only warranty, expressed or
implied,includinganywarrantyofmerchantabilityorfitness
foraparticularpurpose.
For a complete copy of the warranty, go to www.
baycoproducts.com/nightstick-product-support/warranties.
Retainyourreceiptforproofofpurchase.
1-800-233-2155 • 1-469-326-9400 • www.nightstick.com
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