M3 Tactical Illuminator

Operator’s
Manual

MADE IN THE USA

 WARNINGS
1. Before handling any firearm with the M3 Tactical Illuminator read and
understand the entire contents of your firearm manual provided and the M3
Tactical Illuminator manual, especially the safety precautions and procedures
for safe firearms handling.
2. Failure to follow the correct safety precautions and safe firearms handling
techniques outlined in your firearm and M3 TI Operators manuals when
handling a firearm with the M3 TI can result in serious injury, damage to
property, or death.
3. Always practice safe firearms handling techniques when handling a firearm
with or without the M3 TI.
4. Never point a firearm with or without the M3 TI attached, at anything or
anyone that you do not intend to shoot.
5. Once the M3 Tactical Illuminator is attached to a firearm, the firearm will be
pointed at anything that the M3 TI is directed at. Do not point the M3
Tactical Illuminator at anything or anyone that you do not intend to shoot.
The M3 TI is designed to produce a sufficient amount of light to allow
 someone in a low light environment to be safely illuminated and identified
without the need to point the M3 TI light, and the attached firearm, directly at
that individual. The light from the M3 TI can be pointed in a safe direction
at a wall, floor or ceiling and “bounced” onto the darkened silhouette for
identification purposes, thus avoiding the need to point the firearm directly at
an individual. The M3 can be de-focused for wide-angle illumination.
6. The ON/OFF switch on the M3 TI allows you to operate the switch without
placing your finger inside the trigger guard. Always keep your fingers off the
trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are ready to fire the weapon.
7. Always check to see the chamber of the weapon is empty or “clear” before
attempting to mount or dismount the M3 TI. Follow the “clearing”
procedures as set forth in the manual for your firearm.
8. Always remove the M3 Tactical Illuminator from the firearm when
performing maintenance or cleaning on the M3 TI or when replacing bulbs or
batteries.
9. Failure to follow any of the safety warnings listed above when handling a
firearm and or the M3Tactical Illuminator can be dangerous and can result in
serious injury, damage to property, or death.
10. Do Not operate the M3 TI around cleaning solvents or flammable/combus-
tible materials. Avoid use of the M3 Tactical Illuminator in environments
involving a flammable atmosphere or gasses, such as evaporated gasoline.
Do Not use the M3 TI in areas where gasoline, paints and solvents or other
flammable liquids are stored.
11. The M3 TI should be tested periodically during periods of non-usage to
ensure its proper functioning. When anticipating usage and reliance
upon the M3 Tactical Illuminator, check the M3 TI beforehand to
ensure proper working order.
12. Proper functioning of the M3 TI is dependent upon fully-charged batteries.
Use care when handling batteries. Any battery may leak harmful chemicals
which may damage skin, clothing or the inside of the M3 TI. To avoid risk of
injury, do not let any material leaked from a battery come in contact with eyes
or skin. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat. Follow battery manufac-
turers’ instructions as to proper handling, storage and disposal of batteries.
13. CAUTION: Never place the light on its face (bulb down) while on. The
bulb generates intense heat and could cause damage to the M3 TI or the
surface it is on.
 MOUNTING

1. With your “cleared and safe” firearm in your left or right hand, hold the M3
Tactical Illuminator in the opposite hand with the light bulb facing in the direction
of the muzzle of the firearm, away from your body and in a safe direction.
2. Bring the M3 TI up and toward the firearm, aligning the grooves of the M3 TI and
the grooves on the firearm; slide the M3 TI straight back until the latch engages
into the locking slot located between the grooves of the firearm.
3. To check for positive engagement of the M3 TI to the firearm, attempt to slide the
M3 TI forward. You should not be able to move the M3 TI forward without
disengaging the lock.
4. The M3 Tactical Illuminator is now ready for use.
DISMOUNTING
1. Place your free hand under the M3TI with your index finger and thumb on
the M3 TI latch, running in line with the flashlight, located on each side of
the rails on the top of the M3 TI.

2. Pull down with the index and middle fingers and push forward and down on
the M3 TI until it is clear of the grooves on the firearm.

3. CAUTION: NEVER put your hand in front of the muzzle of a firearm.

Make sure you push the M3 TI forward down and away from the muzzle
of the pistol.

4. Always store the M3 TI in the box provided or in a pouch on your equipment

belt. The Sidekick #8853-1 Pager case by Uncle Mike’s is recommended.

5. For portability, Uncle Mike’s Dual Retention Tactical Holsters for Light
Bearing Pistols are recommended.
 BATTERY REPLACEMENT

With the unit dismounted from the gun, hold the M3 TI in one hand and with the thumb
of the free hand, press down on the latch located at the top center of the backplate.
While depressing the latch rotate the entire backplate clockwise from the body of the M3
TI. The batteries may now be removed from the body of the M3 TI by rotating the body
rearward and allowing the 2 batteries to slide out.
To replace the two 3-Volt Lithium batteries (Duracell DL123A), point the positive end of
the battery forward and place into the right side of the battery cavity. The negative end
of the 3Volt Lithium battery goes forward and into the left side of the battery cavity.
Place the lip of the backplate into the small groove in the bottom of the M3 body and
rotate upward until the latch engages into the rectangular hole and a click can be heard.
Make sure the light is functioning by manipulating the switch either up or down. The
light should come on. If not check to make sure that the backplate is secure. If the light
still does not operate, remove the backplate. Check to see that the positive end of the
battery in the M3 TI is on the left side and the negative end of the battery is on the right
side, as shown below.

Insight Technology recommends you DO NOT store

the M3 TI with batteries in the unit.
 SWITCH OPERATION
The switch is part of the backplate and no attempt should be made to disas-
semble it.

The switch has two positions, Momentary and Full ON. For momentary
operation, on the right side of the trigger guard, push the switch up with the
trigger finger. (Remember, Keep your finger away from the trigger until
you are ready to fire). The switch will stay on until you release the upward
pressure of the trigger finger on the switch. The switch will return to the OFF
position upon release.
To keep the M3 TI illuminated continuously, press down on the switch on the
right side with the trigger finger (Remember, Keep your finger away from the
trigger until you are ready to fire). The light will stay on until you push up
on the switch.
The left side of the switch is operated with the left trigger finger (Remember,
Keep your finger away from the trigger until you are ready to fire). For
momentary operation, press down on the switch with your left trigger finger.

For continuous operation, press up on the switch with your left trigger finger
(Remember, Keep your finger away from the trigger until you are ready to
fire). The light will remain on until you push down on the switch.

CAUTION: Never place the light on its face (bulb down) while on. The bulb
generates intense heat and could cause damage to the M3 TI or the surface it
is on.
 FOCUSING

IN

OUT
To focus the beam of the M3 Tactical Illuminator, simply turn the bezel until the
desired focus is reached. Be careful not to unscrew the bezel from the body.
CAUTION: DO NOT place your hand in front of the muzzle of the firearm
when turning the bezel.
 BULB REPLACEMNT

Turn the bezel counter clockwise until it can be removed from the main body.
There is a slight spring pressure as the bezel comes free of the retaining threads.
For replacement bulbs, part #HKL-113, contact the dealer where you purchased
your light.
CAUTION: Only replace the bulb when the M3 Tactical Illuminator is
detached from the firearm.
 LIMITED WARRANTY
INSIGHT TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
Insight Technology Incorporated warrants for 12 months after purchase that its products
will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Insight Technology Incorporated
will repair or replace, at its option, any product or part (with the exception of the lamp and
battery) which is found to be defective under normal use and service, without charge.
Insight Technology Incorporated’s obligation to repair or replace, at Insight’s option, shall
be the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty. Warranty does not cover
battery leakage. Contact battery manufacturer in this event.

This warranty extends only to the original owner. There are no warranties, express or
implied, other than as set forth on this page, and Insight Technology Incorporated disclaims
any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Insight Technology
Incorporated shall not be liable for incidental, consequential or special damages arising out
of or in connection with product use or performance. For service or repair, return unit UPS
prepaid with a copy of the sales receipt to Insight Technology Incorporated.
 PRODUCT REGISTRATION
OF THE M3 TACTICAL ILLUMINATOR
MAIL IN A POST CARD WITH YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE
NUMBER,and DATE OF PURCHASE ALONG WITH YOUR GUN MODEL
AND CALIBER TO INSIGHT TECHNOLOGY, INC.

For service or repair, return unit UPS prepaid

with a copy of the sales receipt to:

Insight Technology, Inc.

3 Technology Drive
Londonderry, NH 03053
ATTN: COMMERCIAL SALES
Phone: 603-626-4800 / Fax: 603-647-7234