JUGS Sports Combo Pitching Machine User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Part No. Z7100

Instructions for the

JUGS

Combination Pitching Machine

REV 5

SAVE THIS MANUAL

ATTENTION:

Coaches and Operators of the

Combination (Combo) Pitching Machine:

This manual must be kept with the pitching machine

AT ALL TIMES.

Each coach and/or operator

must read and understand the instructions in this manual

BEFORE USING

the JUGS Combination 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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

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

Speed Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Fielding Practice

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Operator Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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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 about your pitching machine.

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 to be 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 attract 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.

Safety Signs and Labels

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

DANGER

-MECHANICAL HAZARD- READ ALL

OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE. ONLY 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

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

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.

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Learn the machine’s capabilities, features and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this machine.

Guard against electrical shock by preventing body contact with

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grounded surfaces. For example: radiators, pipes, fences, or other enclosures.

Keep the operator’s area free of clutter. Pick up all loose balls around

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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

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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.

Rules For Safe Operation

Use the right ball. Use only JUGS dimpled style, Lite-Flite®, Softie®, one-

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ounce polyball baseballs, high-quality leather baseballs (9-inch Wilson A1010 equal or better), or tennis balls in this machine.

Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.

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Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your extension cord is in

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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 cord to disconnect it from receptacle.

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Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating tires.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,

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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

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are rotating. Debris on the tires can fly off and cause physical harm.

Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

Never touch rotating tires. Do not put hands or fingers into ball feed

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chute. Hands and fingers should only go to the edge of the chute (or the edge of the sleeve in the case of fly ball or pop-up practice).

Inspect machine before every use. If damaged, have it repaired by a

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qualified JUGS service technician.

Inspect tires before every use. Be sure tires are free of grit and debris

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before turning on machine.

Rules For Safe Operation

Do not use machine if ON/OFF switch does not work. In the unlikely

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event that the switch becomes defective, have it replaced by a qualified JUGS service technician.

Keep machine clean, and free of grit and dirt. With the machine

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unplugged, use only a clean damp cloth for cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean machine.

Tighten Lock Knobs and T-Clamps securely after adjusting trajectory.

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To protect the operator, a pitcher’s screen must be placed in front of the

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pitching machine.

Only operate and store this pitching machine in a clean, dry location.

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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 been 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

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could cause your hand to move into the rotating tires. ALWAYS make sure you have good footing and balance.

Replacement parts: All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should

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be made by a qualified JUGS service technician. When servicing, use only JUGS replacement parts.

Do not operate this machine under the influence of drugs, alcohol,

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or any medication.

Stay alert and exercise control. Watch what you are doing and use

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common sense. Do not operate this machine when you are tired. Do not rush.

Avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to a power supply.

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Always turn off machine before disconnecting it from power source. Never leave machine running unattended. Turn the power off. Do not leave machine until tires come to a complete stop.

WARNING: Do not allow your familiarity with the machine to cause you to

be careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is enough time to inflict severe injury to yourself or others.

SAVE THIS MANUAL. Refer to it often and use it to instruct other users. Do not loan your pitching machine to anyone who has not been instructed in its use. If you do loan your machine, be sure this manual goes with it.

Electrical

Grounding Instructions

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be connected to an appropriate GFCI outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the pitching machine is properly grounded.

Extension Cords

Use only 3-wire 16 AWG or larger grounding type extension cords that have 3prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the machine’s plug. When using the machine at a considerable distance from a power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the machine will

draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat. Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) should be used.

When working with the machine outdoors, use an extension cord designed for outside use. This is indicated by the letters “WA” on the cord’s jacket. Before using the extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.

WARNING: Keep the cord away from the rotating tire area. Repair or

replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.

Electrical Connection

Your JUGS pitching machine is powered by a 90 volt motor(s). Do not operate this machine on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If the machine does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double check the power supply. Your pitching machine will operate under a standard 110 voltage AC outlet. Do not use an adapter with this product.

This machine is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet like the one shown in Figure 2. It also has a grounding pin like the one shown.

Figure 2

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