Mace® Brand Stun Gun Instructions

Congratulations on your purchase of the Mace® Brand Stun Gun, Model 80475/80476/80477. This device provides the convenience of a high-output, LED flashlight and MAXPOWER stun technology.

Prior to carrying or using this device, you must read and understand this entire manual.  WARNING: Keep this device out of the reach of children and irresponsible adults.

Your best protection is to avoid potentially dangerous situations if you can. Always be aware of your environment and the people around you. Be especially alert after dark. Do everything you can to escape from an assailant before resorting to the use of your Mace® Brand Stun Gun.

WARNING:

•This device is not water-resistant. Keep away from water, rain, etc. If any liquid or foreign object has entered the     device, do not use the device.

• Do not touch the internal parts. These are circuits that may cause severe electric shock.

• Do not open, disassemble or modify this device, as it may cause damage to the device.

• Keep away from flammable materials.

• Never store near hot objects, in direct sunlight or at a temperature above 120°F.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Use only in a lawful manner. Check federal, state and local laws for stun gun possession and use restrictions.

• Do not discharge the unit into the air for more than 1 second at a time. Continuous firing for a longer duration can damage unit and will void the warranty.

• Do not shock metal or other conductive materials.

• This device may only be sold to a person 18 years or older.

• This device may be used only in accordance with this manual and for lawful self-defense or defense of others to temporarily incapacitate a person; however, be aware that such use of force for purposes of legal self-defense or other personal defense, as with any use of force for defense purposes, carries with it the likelihood that someone will get seriously hurt, or even killed, due to physical exertion, unforeseen occurrences and individual vulnerabilities. You accept and understand these risks when using this device.

• Some effects of the use of the stun gun on the assailant are: loss of balance

and muscle control; confusion and disorientation; falling to the ground without the ability to catch him/herself; involuntary muscle contractions to varying degrees; and possible drowning if assailant is near water, as his/her ability to move will be restricted.

 

CHARGING

Prior to initial use, the stun gun must be charged for 4-6 hours.  To charge, plug the small end of the USB cord into the mini USB charging port on the base of the stun gun and the larger end of the USB cable into a USB wall socket or standard USB power cube.  The red LED on the base of the stun gun will illuminate while charging.  Once the stun gun is fully charged, the LED will glow green.  IMPORTANT:  Do not leave the stun gun charging for an extended period of time as this may damage the stun gun.  Once fully charged, the USB cable may be removed from both the stun gun and the power source. Do not allow the stun gun to hang from the USB cord as this may damage the USB cord or the stun gun. After any use or long periods of inactivity, it is recommended that the stun gun be recharged.

HOW TO USE

The powerful LED feature of the stun gun is activated by moving the sliding flashlight switch from the off position to the midpoint. To activate the low beam feature, slide the flashlight switch off and then return to the midpoint. To activate the strobe feature, slide the flashlight switch off and then return to the midpoint. Use the LED feature to momentarily distract the assailant. To arm the stun gun, slide the arming switch on the base of the unit from OFF to ON and slide the flashlight switch fully forward. The stun feature is activated by pressing the red stun button which is located opposite the flashlight slide switch. To prevent accidental activation of the stun feature, the arming switch should be returned to the OFF position when not in use.

Many times, the visual and auditory effects of operating the stun gun by themselves are an effective deterrent. The impressive electrical arc and the loud snapping sound will often make the would-be assailant think twice about attacking. Depressing the stun button with your finger as a warning might be all you need to keep the would-be assailant from approaching. If the situation escalates to where you feel it necessary to deploy the electrical charge of the stun gun on an assailant, hold the electrodes against the body of the assailant and depress the stun button with your finger. The most effective stun locations are the shoulder, hip, thigh, buttocks and below the rib cage.

While holding the stun gun against the body, you will not see or hear the spark. You may continue to fire the stun gun for as long as necessary without damage to the device. Once the assailant is subdued, depart from the scene and immediately summon law enforcement for help. Do not punish the assailant by continuing to deploy the stun gun. Do not attempt to take the assailant into custody—you may be injured if you do. When you are in a safe location, slide the arming switch back to the OFF position.

! WARNING: Avoid contact with the electrodes located at the front of the device, while the unit is armed and while testing the device.

EFFECTS OF THE STUN GUN

A shock from a stun gun of one second or less will cause pain and minor muscle contractions. Stunning the assailant for one to two seconds will cause spasms and a dazed mental state. Stunning an assailant for three to five second will cause loss of balance and muscle control. Do not continue to stun an assailant once you are able to escape to safety.

TESTING

To test the stun gun feature, slide the arming switch on the base of the unit from OFF to ON and slide the flashlight switch fully forward.  The stun feature is activated by pressing the red stun button which is located opposite the flashlight slide switch.  A bright arc will randomly jump across the electrodes and a loud snapping noise will sound. The random arc between the electrodes is normal and does not indicate a malfunction with the stun gun. Once you have completed the testing operation, slide the arming switch back to the OFF position. Do not test the device for an extended period of time as this may damage the device and will drain the battery.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession and/or use of a stun gun may be regulated or prohibited in some jurisdictions. It is your responsibility to investigate and know the law regarding possession and use of stun guns in your jurisdiction. Under current FAA regulations, this device is permitted in checked baggage only. Do not carry this device on your person or stow in your carry-on baggage. For additional information, please visit www.tsa.gov.

Always keep stun guns out of the reach of children. Keep away from flammable materials, as an explosion may occur. Must be 18 years of age or older to purchase. ID check required. Check state and local laws regarding product usage. This device is intended for legal defensive purposes only and may not be possessed or used by a person under the age of 18 or where prohibited by law. 

SAFETY AND STORAGE

In light of the potential for serious injury, it is important to keep this device out of the reach of children and irresponsible adults. Do not store this device in an environment where the temperature may exceed 120°F. Do not store this device in a damp environment.

 Mace Security International, Inc.
4400 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103
www.Mace.com

LIMITED WARRANTY

MACE SECURITY INTERNATIONAL, INC. (“MACE® BRAND”) WARRANTS THIS PRODUCT TO BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS UNDER NORMAL AND PROPER USE AS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL FOR A PERIOD OF 180 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. THE WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT UPON RETURN OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCT WITH PROOF-OF-PURCHASE RECEIPT WITHIN 180 DAYS.

MACE® BRAND MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR CONDITION WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MACE® BRAND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND NOT STATED IN THIS MACE® BRAND LIMITED WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LOCAL LAW OF JURISDICTIONS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES, MACE® BRAND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FOR ALL TRANSACTIONS OCCURRING IN THE UNITED STATES, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IF IMPOSED BY LAW, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE. SOME STATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW A LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF PARTICULAR TYPES OF DAMAGE, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS. IN SUCH STATES OR COUNTRIES, SOME EXCLUSIONS, DISCLAIMERS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS MACE® BRAND LIMITED WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. TO THE EXTENT THAT THIS MACE® BRAND LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY PART OF IT IS INCONSISTENT WITH LOCAL LAW, THIS MACE® BRAND LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE CORRESPONDING PART SHALL BE DEEMED MODIFIED TO BE CONSISTENT WITH SUCH LOCAL LAW.

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