Taser X26 - Manual (Page 17)

17 Chapter 5 Maintenance/Troubleshooting
WARNING
Do not become dependent on the TASER ECD. No ECD is 100% effective in every situation. Do not deploy
the TASER ECD without following department policies and procedures.
Electrodes
The front of the X26 ECD has two metal electrodes. These electrodes direct the charge to the electrodes on the
cartridge to initiate deployment of the probes. In addition, the electrodes provide the ability to use the X26 ECD
in a “drive-stun” mode as a traditional stun-gun type ECD.
Electrode
Electrode
Drive-Stun Backup
Drive-stun capability is available with or without a TASER cartridge installed. To apply a drive-stun, place the
safety in the up (ARMED) position and pull the trigger. The drive-stun mode generally will not cause NMI and
becomes primarily a pain compliance option. Probe deployment is usually considered more desirable, even at
close range. Some of the advantages of probe deployment include:
• Drive-stun is only effective while the ECD is in contact with the subject or the subject’s clothing. As soon
as the ECD is moved away, the energy being delivered to the subject stops. Deploying the probes allows
the user to separate from the subject while maintaining control.
• Due to automatic reflex actions, most subjects will struggle to separate from the TASER ECD when it is
used in the drive-stun mode. Each time the ECD comes back in contact with the individual, another set
of marks may be visible. Using the probes allows for one point of discharge.
• If the probes are deployed, even at very close range, the user may be able to use drive-stun to another
portion of the body that is farther away from the probes, thereby increasing the chance of NMI.
If the drive-stun is not effective, evaluate the location of the drive-stun, consider an additional cycle to a
different pressure point, or consider alternative force options.
When using the drive-stun, push (drive) the front of the X26 ECD firmly against the body of the subject. Simply
“touching” the X26 ECD against the subject is not sufficient. The subject is likely to recoil and try to get away
from the electrodes. It is necessary to aggressively drive the front of the X26 ECD into the subject for maximum
effect.