JUGS Sports Cricket Bowling Machine User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Instructions

JUGS

Cricket Bowling Machine

Part No. M1950/M2950

SAVE THIS MANUAL

Attention

Coaches and Operators of this Bowling Machine:

This manual must be kept with the bowling machine at all times. Each coach and/or operator must read and understand the instructions in this manual before using the JUGS Cricket Bowling Machine. If you need additional copies of this manual, call toll free (in the U.S. and Canada) 1-800-547-6843 or (outside the U.S. and Canada) 0-503-692-1635.

Illustrations

Figure Page

1 Product-Safety Signs .....................................................................................4

2 Electrical Connection .....................................................................................2

3 Nomenclature ............................................................................................... 10

4 Control Panel ...............................................................................................17

5 Fast-Riser Settings ..................................................................................... 19

6 Dial Settings ................................................................................................. 20

7 Delivery Types and Directions .....................................................................22

8 Approximate Speeds .................................................................................... 23

9 Ground Balls ................................................................................................24

10 Fly Balls ............................................................................................. 24

Table of Contents

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

Product-Safety Signs and Labels ................................................... 3

Rules for Safe Operation ................................................................ 5

Electrical ......................................................................................... 8

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

Unpacking...................................................................................... 11

Set Up ........................................................................................... 11

Transporting .................................................................................. 13

Operation .......................................................................................14

Speed Chart ................................................................................. 23

Fielding Practice ........................................................................... 24

Maintenance ................................................................................. 25

Product Specifications .................................................................. 26

Warranty Information .................................................................... 27

Introduction

Your new JUGS bowling 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 bowling machines, making them easy to operate and maintain. With proper care, your JUGS bowling 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 us! Our phone numbers and address are on the back cover.

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

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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,

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could result in death or serious injury.

! CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

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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.

Product-Safety Signs & Labels

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

! DANGER

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-MECHANICAL HAZARD- READ ALL

OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE. ONLY INSTRU CTED 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

CJC-2

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MAKE SURE PATH OF BALL IS

! DANGER

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BEFORE CHANGING FUSES.

! DANGER

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AND STORED IN DRY LOCATIONS ONLY.

! WARNING

-PINCH POINT HAZARD- DO NOT PLACE HANDS OR

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

CJC-3

-MECHANICAL HAZARD- ALL TIRE LUG BOLTS MUST

BE CHECKED FOR TIGHTNESS BEFORE EACH USE.

CJC-9

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

CJC-7

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! WARNING

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! CAUTION

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AND TIGHTENED BEFORE USING MACHINE.

Figure 1

Rules For Safe Operation

! WARNING: JUGS bowling machines are intended for use by operators who

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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 Owner’s Manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and for instructing others who may use this machine.

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

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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 Bowling 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 by preventing 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 bowling 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.

Rules For Safe Operation

• Use the right ball.

dimpled-style, Lite-Flite, or cricket-style balls in this machine.

• Inspect extension cords periodically

• 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 (A.W.G.) 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. 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.

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 impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

For best results, use JUGS dimpled-style, JUGS hard

and replace if damaged.

Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets,

• 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 sleeve, 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 the tires before every use. Be sure tires are free of grit and debris before turning on the machine.

• Do not use the 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.

Rules For Safe Operation

• 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 machine.

• Tighten the Lock knobs and T-Clamps securely after adjusting trajectory.

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

bowling machine.

• Operate and store this bowling machine only in a clean, dry location. Do not use outdoors if it is raining. If the machine becomes wet, do not use it. 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 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 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, 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.

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

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

Rules For Safe Operation

SAVE THIS MANUAL. Refer to it often and use it to instruct other users. Do not

loan your bowling 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 bowling machine is properly grounded.

Extension Cords

Use only 3-wire 16 AWG or larger grounding-type extension cords that have 3-prong 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

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