Tomahawk ST

User Manual
Table of Contents

Specifications..............................................................................................................5
Components................................................................................................................6
Battery Installation.......................................................................................................6
Basic Functions...........................................................................................................7
Lockout/Ready Mode.............................................................................................7
Momentary Mode...................................................................................................7
Constant-On Mode................................................................................................8
Cycle Control.........................................................................................................8
Ready Strobe Control............................................................................................9
Low Battery Indication.................................................................................................10
Finger Loop.................................................................................................................11
MOLLE Steel Clip........................................................................................................12
Tactical Retention System (TRS)................................................................................13
Lifetime Limited Warranty............................................................................................14

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205 S. Main Street
Seymour, IL 61875

Phone: 877.454.4450
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Thank you for purchasing the First-Light USA Tomahawk® GP Tactical Light. Please SPECIFICATIONS
carefully review this manual prior to use.
Lumen Output
! IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ FIRST
The intense white light emitted by the primary white LED may cause temporary
150+ Lumens (at the maximum brightness setting)

blinding, regardless of the brightness level used. Use caution during operation. Batteries
Do not point light directly into eyes at any distance. Not for use by children.
● (2) CR123 3-Volt Lithium Batteries, ANSI: 5018LC, IEC: CR17345

LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING ● Run Time

Lithium batteries can be dangerous if used improperly. Never disassemble, ● White LED: 2+ hours (on the highest setting)
short circuit, recharge, or expose to water, fire, or high temperatures. Never use
batteries of different ages, capacities, or brands together. Store separately and Note: High quality, rechargeable CR123 batteries may be used to power the
properly dispose of batteries after use. Keep away from children. Tomahawk GP Tactical Light. The user should identify the voltage capacity of
any rechargeable batteries prior to installing them into the Tomahawk GP
Tactical Light.

! IMPORTANT: Never install any rechargeable CR123 batteries that

exceed a combined voltage of 10 volts as this will damage the internal
circuitry and void the warranty.

Environmental Specifications
● Normal Operating Temperatures: (-20°F) to 120°F
● Waterproof

REPLACEMENT PARTS
To order replacement parts, please call 877.454.4450 or visit [Link].

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COMPONENTS BASIC FUNCTIONS
LAMP HOUSING
Control Panel Diagram

CONTROL LOCK (RED/GREEN)

BEZEL
PANEL INDICATOR
CYCLE CONTROL

MOLLE-READY
RETENTION CONSTANT-ON MOMENTARY
CLIP CONTROL CONTROL

FINGER LOOP

Lockout/Ready Mode
BATTERY HOUSING/SLEEVE
Lockout Mode prevents accidental illumination.
To unlock the light and enter Ready Mode,
press the Constant-On and I/O LOCK (RED/GREEN)
INDICATOR
Cycle Control buttons simultaneously
BATTERY CAP and release. The green “unlock” indicator will CYCLE CONTROL
illuminate signaling that visible light modes CONSTANT-ON
CONTROL
are active.
BATTERY INSTALLATION To reenter Lockout Mode at any time during use,
press and hold the Constant-On I/O

STEP 1. Remove battery cap. Insert two batteries “+” terminals first and Cycle Control buttons simultaneously for
(as shown above). 1 second. The red “lockout” indicator will illuminate.

STEP 2. Reinstall battery cap. Hand-tighten until snug. Momentary Mode

The Momentary Control button activates the

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STEP 3. Ensure batteries are properly installed by pressing any button on primary white LED at maximum brightness when
the control panel. The red LED “lock” should illuminate indicating the pressed. When released, the white LED turns off.
light is in Lockout Mode. If it does not, repeat Steps 1 and 2, ensuring
both “+” terminals are facing up.
MOMENTARY
CONTROL

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Constant-on MODE Ready Strobe Mode
The Constant-on Control button activates the
I/O
With light in Ready Mode, but not on, activate
primary white LED in Constant-On Mode. strobe by pressing the Cycle Control button.
The strobe will activate as long as the Cycle CYCLE CONTROL
• To turn on the primary white LED from CONSTANT-ON
CONTROL Control button is pressed.
the off position, press and release the MOMENTARY
Constant-On Control button.
I/O
CONTROL

• To turn the light off, press and release With the light in Constant-On Mode, activate the
NOTE: While the primary white LED is
the Constant-On Control button.I/O strobe by pressing and holding the Momentary NOTE: Upon exiting Ready Strobe Mode, the
activated in Momentary Mode, Constant-On light will “remember” the last used function.
Mode can be activated by simultaneously Control button with the base of the thumb.

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pressing the Constant-On Control I/O and Then press the Cycle Control button with the
Momentary Control buttons then front portion of the same thumb. Once the

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releasing both buttons.
Ready Strobe is activated the Momentary
Control button may be released.

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Cycle Control The Ready Strobe function can be activated
The Cycle Control button is used to adjust the ONLY as a momentary function and cannot be
brightness level of the primary white LED while locked on.
in Constant-On Mode. Press and release the CYCLE CONTROL
Cycle Control button when the primary LED
is illuminated to select one of three brightness
levels. The light will “remember” the last used
Constant-On brightness setting.

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Low Battery Indication Finger Loop
Your Tomahawk comes equipped with a
When the Tomahawk nears the end of its Finger Loop installed in a neutral/straight-
useful battery life, the red lock indicator will LOCK (RED/GREEN) forward position. In order to enhance the
begin to flash (once every 2.5 seconds) INDICATOR
ergonomic control of the Tomahawk, it is
during use (visible light mode only). This recommended that the Finger Loop be
indicates that the batteries should be slightly offset to better align the thumb with
replaced immediately. the control panel.
Once the red lock indicator begins to flash, The Finger Loop can be moved by pushing it
your Tomahawk will cease to function to the desired position. FINGER LOOP
normally. It is programmed to maximize
useful run time by limiting all light output to
the lowest brightness setting. Soon after,
the light will cease to function and will installing finger Loop
enter Lockout Mode. A smaller Finger Loop is also provided. In
order to install the smaller Finger Loop,
loosen the threaded connection between the
lamp housing and battery housing until the
large Finger Loop is loosened to a point at
which it can be removed. Insert the collar of
the smaller Finger Loop so that it is seated
within the machined groove located at the top
of the battery housing. LOOSEN HERE

! IMPORTANT: It is important to
ensure that the Finger Loop remains
securely seated during use. Hand-
tighten the connection between the
battery housing and lamp housing as
firmly as possible.

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Tomahawk MOLLE Steel Clip (if Equipped) Tactical Retention System (TRS) (if Equipped)
The Tomahawk MOLLE Tactical Retention System
(TRS) will allow your Tomahawk to be mounted to
The Tomahawk MOLLE Steel Clip can be MOLLE/PALS webbing for hands-free use. When
adjusted to a desired position by loosening the horizontally mounted (see Figure B) to TRS the
connection between the battery housing and Tomahawk can be rotated nearly 180° up or down.
the lamp housing to the point where the Steel
Clip can be moved. If vertical mounting is desired (see Figure C),
simply unscrew the MALICE clips from the TRS
Move the Steel Clip to the desired position and Receiver and reattach them vertically. This allows
re-tighten the connection. your light to be rotated 180° left or right. The TRS
can also be adjusted for either left- or right-handed
LOOSEN HERE
release in the same manner.
To mount the Tomahawk to the TRS Receiver,
insert the dovetail sleeve on the Tomahawk’s
battery housing into the TRS Receiver until a “click”
is heard to ensure proper seating. To release, push
the spring-loaded button located at the top of the
MOLLE/PALS Webbing Attachment Receiver then slide the dovetail connection free.
The Tomahawk MOLLE Steel Clip is specially
designed to attaching securely to MOLLE/
PALS webbing. See Figure A to view suggested
mounting option.

Figure A: MOLLE Steel Clip Figure B: Horizontal TRS Receiver

attached to MOLLE/PALS Figure C: Vertical TRS Receiver
webbing
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FIRST-LIGHT USA, LLC LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY NOTES
The PERIOD OF WARRANTY shall be for the lifetime of the lighting device from date of purchase. First-Light USA will repair or replace, _________________________________________________________________
free of charge, at First-Light USA’s option, any part due to defects in materials or workmanship. Certain countries and jurisdictions
restrict limited lifetime warranties. If you reside in one of these countries or jurisdictions, First-Light USA extends to you a 10 year limited _________________________________________________________________
warranty, which maintains the following terms and conditions.

First-Light USA, at First-Light USA’s option, may refund the purchase price to the original owner if unable to make the product perform the _________________________________________________________________
work for which it was designed by repair or replacement of a product of at least equal value. The limited warranty contained herein is the
purchaser’s exclusive remedy.
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THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES damage or defects caused by neglect, abuse, misuse, alteration, disassembly, improper maintenance or
accidents. Batteries, or damaged caused by defective or neglected batteries are excluded from this warranty. Accessory items are also _________________________________________________________________
excluded from this warranty. Electronics (other than light emitting diodes (LEDs), are limited to a 3 year warranty with proof of purchase.

To obtain warranty service, call 877.454.4450 or send e-mail to warranty@[Link]. _________________________________________________________________

First-Light USA will then issue a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) and instructions on warranty return. The original owner must
include the RMA upon returning the product in order to obtain warranty service from First-Light USA.
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We will pay to ship the repaired or replaced product to the original owner’s address if located within United States. If the original owner’s _________________________________________________________________
address is located outside of the United States, we will ship the product freight collect.

If we determine the remedy is not covered under this warranty, we will notify you and inform you of service options available on a fee _________________________________________________________________
basis.

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TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH
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