JUGS Sports Field General Football Machine User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
Instructions for the
SAVE THIS MANUAL
REV 5
Part No. M1750 (110V)
Part No. M2750 (220V)
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ATTENTION,
Coaches and Operators
of the JUGS FIELD GENERAL
™
:
This manual must be kept with the machine
AT ALL TIMES.
Each coach and/or operator
must read and understand the instructions in this manual
BEFORE USING
the JUGS FIELD GENERAL
™
FOOTBALL 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
Machine Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Transport Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Slide Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operator Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Drills featuring the JUGS
FIELD GENERAL™can be
found at www.jugssports.com
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Introduction
Your new JUGS FIELD GENERAL™football 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 ball-throwing
machines, making them easy to operate and maintain. With proper
care, your JUGS FIELD GENERAL
™
football 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.
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.
Product Safety Signs & Labels
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Figure 1
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Carefully read all safety-sign decals affixed to the machine before operating
your JUGS
FIELD GENERAL™Football Machine. See some typical
examples below.
Safety Signs and Labels
Rules For Safe Operation
WARNING: JUGS
FIELD GENERAL
™
Football 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 Owner’s 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:
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Know your
FIELD GENERAL
™
football 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
FIELD GENERAL™football
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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! 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
! DANGER
-SHOCK HAZARD- ALWAYS UNPLUG MACHINE
BEFORE CHANGING FUSES.
CJC-5a
! CAUTION
-STABILITY HAZARD- “T” HANDLE MUST BE IN PLACE
AND TIGHTENED BEFORE USING MACHINE.
CJC-7
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! DANGER
-MECHANICAL HAZARD- READ ALL
OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS MACHINE. ONLY INSTRUCTED
PERSONNEL SHALL OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
CJC-1
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! DANGER
-IMPACT HAZARD-
MAKE SURE PATH OF BALL IS
CLEAR TO THE RECEIVER BEFORE FEEDING THE BALL.
CJC-FB
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! WARNING
-MECHANICAL HAZARD- ALL TIRE LUG BOLTS MUST
BE CHECKED FOR TIGHTNESS BEFORE EACH USE.
CJC-9
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Inspect extension cords periodically and 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 a cord to disconnect it from a
receptacle. Keep the 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,
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.
•
Any person near this machine must always wear safety glasses
and football 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.
•
Never touch rotating wheels. While pushing the passing/kicking
slide, hands and fingers should not go beyond feed-bar bearing.
•
Inspect the machine before every use. If damaged, have it repaired
by a qualified JUGS service technician.
•
Inspect the wheels before every use. Be sure the wheels are free of
grit and debris before turning on the machine.
•
Do not use the machine if the ON/OFF switch does not work. In the
unlikely event that the switch becomes defective, have it replaced by a
qualified JUGS service technician.
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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 all T-Clamps securely after adjusting the trajectory.
•
Operate and store this machine only in a clean, dry location. Do
not use it outdoors if it is raining. If 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 the
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 wheels.
ALWAYS make sure you have good footing and balance.
•
Use only JUGS technicians and JUGS
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 wheels come to a
complete stop.
•
Always unplug the machine when it is not in use.
Rules For Safe Operation
Rules For Safe Operation
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