JUGS Sports PS50 User Manual
™
OWNER’S MANUAL
Instructions
JUGS PS50™
Pitching Machine
Part No. M1150
SAVE THIS MANUAL
ATTENTION
Coaches and Operators
of the JUGS PS50
™
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 PS50™
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
Terminology—Baseball/Softball Leg Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operating Instructions
Pitching to Hitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Slowpitch Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fielding Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Operator Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Introduction
Your new JUGS pitching machine has been checked for quality and
craftsmanship. It’s innovative design is backed by four 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. Please
call or write to JUGS with your suggestions.
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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
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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
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avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
! CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
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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 pitching machine. See examples below.
! DANGER
-SHOCK HAZARD- ALWAYS UNPLUG MACHINE
CJC-5a
-SHOCK HAZARD- THIS MACHINE SHALL BE USED
CJC-2
-MECHANICAL HAZARD- ALL TIRE LUG BOLTS MUST
BE CHECKED FOR TIGHTNESS BEFORE EACH USE.
CJC-9
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BEFORE CHANGING FUSES.
! DANGER
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AND STORED IN DRY LOCATIONS ONLY.
! WARNING
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Figure 1
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Rules For Safe Operation
! WARNING: JUGS pitching machines are intended for use by operators
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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
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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 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
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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 Pitching 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 pitching 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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• Use the right ball. Use only Official PS50 Dimpled Baseballs and Softballs,
JUGS Pearl®, Lite-Flite®, Softie®, Bulldog™ poly, or high-quality leather
9" baseballs or 12" softballs in this machine.
• Inspect extension cords periodically and replace 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
(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. 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.
• Always wear safety glasses and batting helmets while the wheel is
rotating. Debris on the tire can fly off and cause physical harm. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
• Never touch rotating tire. Do not put hands or fingers into 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 machine before every use. If damaged, have repaired by a qualified
JUGS service technician (1-800-547-6843).
• Inspect tire before every use. Be sure tire is free of grit and debris before
turning on machine.
• Do not use 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 (1-800-547-6843).
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• Keep 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 T-Handle securely after adjusting trajectory.
• To protect the operator, a pitcher’s screen must be placed in front of the
pitching machine.
• 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 where a sudden slip could
cause your hand to move into the rotating tire. 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 (1-800-547-6843). 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 machine before disconnecting it from power source. Never leave
machine running unattended. Turn the power off. Do not leave machine until
tire comes to a complete stop.
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