Jugs Z7700 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Instructions

JUGS Lite-Flite

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Machine

for Baseball & Softball

Part No. Z7700

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Parts Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Product Safety Signs and Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Changing Machine from Softball to Baseball . . . .15

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Pitching to Hitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Fielding Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Your new JUGS pitching machine has been checked for quality and
craftsmanship. Its innovative design is backed by three decades of research,
development and manufacturing experience. It has many features designed
to make your practices more efficient and enjoyable. Safety, performance and
dependability have been given top priority in the design of all JUGS pitching
machines, making them easy to operate and maintain. With proper care, your
JUGS pitching machine will give you many years of enjoyable service.

At JUGS, we are committed to providing our customers with safe,
dependable products. Your comments are always welcome and they help us
to continue to be the #1 producer of ball-throwing machines in the world. Call
or write to JUGS, and let us know what you think.

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

ATTENTION, Coaches and operators of this pitching machine:

This manual must be kept with the pitching machine at all times.
Each coach and/or operator must read and understand this manual
before using the JUGS Lite-Flite
503-692-1635 for additional copies if needed.

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Machine. Call 1-800-547-6843 or

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Parts Inventory

Product Safety Signs & Labels

The following parts come standard with your JUGS Lite-Flite

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Machine. If you
have any questions regarding any of these parts, please call JUGS, Inc., toll
free: 1-800-547-6843.

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1 Baseball Chute & 1 Softball Chute

1 T-Handle & Leg Clamp

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Machine Drill Book

2 Heavy-Duty Nylon Carrying Bags

3 Curved Legs for Softball

3 Straight Extension Legs for Baseball

3 Leg Crutch Tips

Safety Alert Symbols

Safety Alert Symbols indicate DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. These
symbols may be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of electric
shock and personal injury.

! DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if

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not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.

! WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

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avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

! CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, If not

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avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Product Safety Signs and Labels

The purpose of product safety signs and labels is to draw your attention to
possible dangers. The safety symbols, signal words, and the explanations
with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety
warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.

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Softball

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Baseball

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Safety Signs & Labels

Rules For Safe Operation

Carefully read all safety sign decals affixed to machine before operating your
JUGS pitching machine. See examples below.

! WARNING

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CONTROL PANEL

! WARNING

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-SHOCK HAZARD- THIS MACHINE SHALL BE USED
AND STORED IN DRY LOCATIONS ONLY.

-PINCH POINT HAZARD- DO NOT PLACE HANDS OR

OTHER BODY PARTS INTO AREA NEAR MOVING TIRE(S).

-SHOCK HAZARD- ALWAYS UNPLUG MACHINE

-STABILITY HAZARD- “T” HANDLE MUST BE IN PLACE

AND TIGHTENED BEFORE USING MACHINE.

WARNING: Abuse of this equipment can
cause ball chute to weaken, crack, break, rust,
etc. BEFORE
examine ball chute and REPLACE
these conditions exist.

! DANGER

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! WARNING

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! DANGER

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BEFORE CHANGING FUSES.

! CAUTION

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using machine, hand check and

it if any of

CJC-2

CJC-3

CJC-5a

CJC-7

IMPORTANT: If your machine is missing any of these safety sign decals or if
the decals on your machine have worn off or faded, please call JUGS, Inc. at
1-800-547-6843 to receive a new set of decals.

! WARNING: JUGS pitching machines are intended for use by operators

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who are at least 18 years of age and who have been
instructed in their use.

! WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this machine until you have read

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thoroughly—and understand completely—all instructions,
safety rules, machine labels, etc., contained in this manu­al. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving elec­tric shock or serious personal injury. Save this Owners
Manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation
and for instructing others who may use this machine.

! WARNING: Do not connect your pitching machine to a power source

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until you have assembled and adjusted the machine as
described in this manual and have read and understood all
precautions and operating instructions in the manual and
printed on the machine.

READ THIS MANUAL:

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Know Your Pitching Machine. Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Learn
the machine’s capabilities, features and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards related to this machine.

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Guard against electrical shock. Avoid body contact with grounded sur­faces. For example, radiators, pipes, fences, or other enclosures.

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Keep the operator’s area free of clutter. Pick up all loose balls around
the machine and keep ball supply in a pail, bucket or other suitable
container. Cluttered operating areas invite accidents.

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Do not allow children to operate the pitching machine. You must be
at least 18 years of age or older and instructed in the proper operation,

maintenance, care, and storage of this machine before operating it. Close
supervision is necessary when this machine is used near children.

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