JUGS Sports Curveball Pitching Machine User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Instructions

for the

JUGS

Curveball Pitching Machine

Part No. Z7100

SAVE THIS MANUAL

ATTENTION,

Coaches and Operators

of the JUGS Curveball 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 Curveball Pitchng 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

Speed Chart ...........................................................................................22

Fielding Practice ....................................................................................

Maintenance ........................................................................................... 24

Product Specifications .........................................................................25

Operator Notes ......................................................................................26

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

Introduction

Your new JUGS pitching machine has been checked for quality and craftsmanship. It’s 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.

Product Safety Signs & Labels

Safety Alert Symbols

Safety Alert Symbols indicate 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:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

Product Safety Signs and Labels

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

DANGER, WARNING

avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

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.

CAUTION

. These symbols

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 machine before operating your JUGS pitching machine. See examples below.

DANGER

-MECHANICAL HAZARD- READ ALL

OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE. ONLY INSTRUCT ED PERSONNEL SHALL OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

CJC-1

! DANGER

-IMPACT HAZARD-

CLEAR TO THE BATTER BEFORE FEEDING THE BALL.

CJC-4

MAKE SURE PATH OF BALL IS

-SHOCK HAZARD- ALWAYS UNPLUG MACHINE

CJC-5a

BEFORE CHANGING FUSES.

! DANGER

-SHOCK HAZARD- THIS MACHINE SHALL BE USED

AND STORED IN DRY LOCATIONS ONLY.

CJC-2

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:

READ THIS MANUAL:

•

Know Your Pitching Machine.

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

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.

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.

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 the Owner’s Manual carefully. Learn the

•

Guard against electrical shock

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

•

Keep the operator’s area free of clutter.

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.

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.

by preventing body contact with grounded

Pick up all loose balls around the

You must be

•

Use the right ball.

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.

•

Use the proper extension cord.

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.

Use only JUGS dimpled style, Lite-Flite, Softie, one-ounce

Make sure your extension cord is in good

Do not abuse the cord.

• 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.

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

•

Never touch rotating tires.

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.

JUGS service technician.

•

Inspect tires before every use.

turning on machine.

•

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

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

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

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

Never yank cord to disconnect it from receptacle.

Do not put hands or fingers into ball feed chute.

If damaged, have repaired by a qualified

Be sure tires are free of grit and debris before

In the unlikely event

•

Keep machine clean, and free of grit and dirt.

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

•

To protect the operator,

pitching machine.

a pitcher’s screen must be placed in front of the

With the machine unplugged,

after adjusting trajectory.

Only operate and store this pitching machine 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 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

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

•

Replacement parts:

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.

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

•

Avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to a power supply.

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.

All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be

Watch what you are doing and use common

where a sudden slip could

Always

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.

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.

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

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 equipment-grounding 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.

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