JUGS Sports Baseball Pitching Machine User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
Instructions
for the
JUGS 101™
Baseball Pitching Machine
Part No. Z7101
SAVE THIS MANUAL
ATTENTION,
Coaches and operators
of this 101 Baseball Pitching Machine:
This manual must be kept with this pitching machine
AT ALL TIMES.
Each coach and/or operator
must read and understand the instructions in this manual
BEFORE USING
this JUGS 101 Baseball Pitching Machine.
Call 1-800-547-6843 or 503-692-1635
if you need additional copies.
Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product Safety Signs and Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
Fielding Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Introduction
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.
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Product Safety Signs & Labels
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
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
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
! CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, If not
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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Safety Signs & Labels
Carefully read all safety sign decals affixed to machine before operating
your JUGS pitching machine. See examples below.
DANGER
-MECHANICAL HAZARD- READ ALL
OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS M ACHINE. ON LY INSTRUCTED
PERSONNEL SHALL OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
CJC-1
! DANGER
-IMPACT HAZARD-
CLEAR TO THE BATTER BEFORE FEEDING THE BALL.
CJC-4
-SHOCK HAZARD- ALWAYS UNPLUG MACHINE
CJC-5a
-SHOCK HAZARD- THIS MACHINE SHALL BE USED
AND STORED IN DRY LOCATIONS ONLY.
CJC-2
MAKE SURE PATH OF BALL IS
! DANGER
BEFORE CHANGING FUSES.
! DANGER
CONTROL PANEL
WARNING
-PINCH POINT HAZARD- DO NOT PLACE HANDS OR
OTHER BODY PARTS INTO AREA NEAR MOVING TIRE(S).
CJC-3
WARNING
-MECHANICAL HAZARD- ALL TIRE LUG BOLTS MUST
BE CHECKED FOR TIGHTNESS BEFORE EACH USE.
CJC-9
CAUTION
-STABILITY HAZARD- “T” HANDLE MUST BE IN PLACE
AND TIGHTENED BEFORE USING MACHINE.
CJC-7
Figure 1
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Rules For Safe Operation
WARNING: JUGS pitching machines are intended for use by operators
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
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 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:
•
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.
•
Guard against electrical shock. Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces. For example, radiators, pipes, fences, or other enclosures.
•
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.
•
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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•
Use the right ball. Use only JUGS dimpled-style, Lite-Flite, Softie, one-
ounce polyball baseballs, high-quality baseballs (9-inch Wilson A1010
equal or better), or tennis balls in this machine.
•
Inspect extension cords periodically. Replace them if damaged.
•
Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your machine will draw. An undersized cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
A wire gauge size (AWG) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension
cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
•
Do not abuse the cord. Never yank the cord to disconnect it from a recep-
tacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Stay constantly
aware of the cord’s location, and keep it well away from the rotating tires.
•
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into the
moving parts. Long hair should be tied up and tucked under hats and
helmets. Severe physical harm may result if loose clothing, jewelry or hair
is caught in rotating tires.
•
Always wear safety glasses and batting helmets while the wheels are
rotating. Debris on the tires can fly off and cause physical harm. Everyday
eyeglasses have only one-impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety
glasses.
•
Never touch rotating tires. Do not put hands or fingers into the ball feed
chute. Hands and fingers should only go to the edge of the chute (or the
edge of the sleeves in the case of fly ball or pop-up practice).
•
Inspect the machine before every use. If damaged, have it repaired by
a qualified JUGS service technician.
•
Inspect tires before every use. Be sure tires are free of grit and debris
before turning on the machine.
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•
Do not use machine if ON/OFF switch does not work. In the unlikely
event that the switch becomes defective, have it replaced by a qualified
JUGS service technician.
•
Keep the machine clean, and free of grit and dirt. With the machine
unplugged, use only a clean damp cloth for cleaning. Never use brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean the
machine.
•
Tighten the T- and L-handles securely after adjusting trajectory.
•
Protect the operator. Place a pitcher's screen in front of the pitching
machine.
•
Operate and store this pitching machine only in a clean, dry location.
Do not use outdoors if it is raining. If machine becomes wet, do not use.
A potential shock hazard exists if this machine is used while or after it has
become exposed to water. Hand-dry surface water from machine with a
clean cloth and allow the machine to completely air-dry before its next
use.
•
Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause your hand to move into the rotating tires. ALWAYS make sure
you have good footing and balance.
•
Use only JUGS replacement parts when servicing. All repairs, whether
electrical or mechanical, should be made by a qualified JUGS service
technician.
•
Do not operate this machine under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
any medication.
•
Stay alert and exercise control. Watch what you are doing and use
common sense. Do not operate this machine when you are tired. Do not
rush.
•
Avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to a power supply.
Always turn off the machine before disconnecting it from a power source.
Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off. Do not
leave the machine until the tires come to a complete stop.
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