JUGS Sports Football Machine User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
Instructions for the
JUGS
Football-Passing Machine
Part No. M1700
SAVE THIS MANUAL
ATTENTION,
Coaches and Operators
of the Football Passing machine:
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 Football Passing 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
Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Drills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Operator Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Introduction
Your new JUGS 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 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.
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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 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.
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Safety Signs and Labels
Carefully read all safety sign decals affixed to machine before operating your
JUGS Football Machine. 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
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Rules For Safe Operation
WARNING: JUGS 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 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 football machine.
•
Learn the machine’s capabilities, features and limitations—as well as the
specific potential hazards related to this machine.
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully.
Guard against electrical shock
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grounded surfaces. For example: radiators, pipes, fences or other
enclosures.
Keep the operator’s area free of clutter.
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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 football machine. You must be
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at least 18 years of age or older
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
Pick up all loose balls around
and instructed in the proper operation,
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Rules For Safe Operation
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Inspect extension cords periodically
and replace them if damaged.
Use the proper extension cord.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Any person near this machine must always wear safety glasses and
•
football helmets while the wheels are rotating.
fly off and cause physical harm. Everyday eyeglasses have only impactresistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
Never touch rotating wheels.
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hands and fingers should not go beyond feed-bar bearing.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
Never yank a cord to disconnect it from
Make sure your extension cord is in
Debris on the tires can
While pushing the passing/kicking slide,
Inspect the machine before every use.
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a qualified JUGS service technician.
Inspect the wheels before every use.
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and debris before turning on the machine.
Do not use machine if the ON/OFF switch does not work.
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unlikely event that the switch becomes defective, have it replaced by a
qualified JUGS service technician.
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If damaged, have it repaired by
Be sure the wheels are free of grit
In the
Rules For Safe Operation
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Keep the machine clean, and free of grit and dirt.
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
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To protect the operator
pitching machine.
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Operate and store this pitching 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
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.
whether electrical or mechanical, should be made by a qualified JUGS
service technician. When servicing, use only JUGS replacement parts.
, a pitcher’s screen must be placed in front of the
after adjusting the trajectory.
With the machine
where a sudden
All repairs,
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Do not operate this machine under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or any medication.
•
Stay alert and exercise control.
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.
Watch what you are doing and use
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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 on yourself or others.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
not loan your football 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
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 you are 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
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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.
GROUNDING PIN
GROUNDED GFCI
OUTLET BOX
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