JUGS Sports Soccer Machine User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Instructions for the

JUGS

Soccer Machine

Part No. M1800

SAVE THIS MANUAL

ATTENTION,

Coaches and Operators

of the JUGS Soccer Machine:

This manual must be kept with the soccer machine

AT ALL TIMES.

Each coach and/or operator

must read and understand the instructions in this manual

BEFORE USING

the JUGS Soccer Machine.

Call 1-800-547-6843 or 503-692-1635

if your 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

Transporting ................................................................................. 11

Operation ...................................................................................... 12

Drills .............................................................................................. 16

Maintenance ................................................................................. 21

Product Specifications .................................................................. 22

Operator Notes ............................................................................. 23

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

Introduction

Your new JUGS soccer 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 soccer 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 to tell us what you think.

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.

Safety Signs and Labels

Carefully read all safety-sign decals affixed to machine before operating your JUGS Soccer Machine. See some typical examples below.

DANGER

-MECHANICAL HAZARD- READ ALL

OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING TH IS 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

Rules For Safe Operation

WARNING: JUGS soccer 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 (contained in this manual), machine labels, etc. 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 ball-throwing 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 soccer machine.

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

uard against electrical shock by preventing body contact with grounded

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

• Keep the operator’s area free of clutter.

the machine and keep the ball supply in a pail, bucket or other suitable container. Cluttered operating areas invite accidents.

• Do not allow children to operate the soccer 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.

• Use the right ball.

accuracy of tosses and must not be used. Mixing different types of balls (leather, rubber, etc.) will also affect consistency of tosses. Use only one ball type at a time.

Out-of-round, soft, mushy, or wet balls will affect the

Read the Owner’s Manual carefully.

Pick up all loose balls around

Rules For Safe Operation

• Inspect extension cords periodically and replace them if damaged.

• Use the proper extension cord.

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.

Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. Stay constantly aware of the cord location and keep it well away from the rotating tires.

• Dress properly.

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 (or goggles) while the wheels are rotating. Debris on the wheels can fly off and cause physical harm.

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

• Never touch rotating wheels.

chute. Hands and fingers should only go to the edge of the chute.

Never yank a cord to disconnect it from receptacle.

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

Make sure your extension cord is in

Do not put hands or fingers into ball- feed

• Do not permit the soccer machine to fall on its wheels.

result in non-warrantied damage.

• Inspect the machine before every use.

a qualified JUGS service technician.

• Inspect the wheels before every use.

and debris before turning on the machine.

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

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

If damaged, have it repaired by

Be sure the wheels are free of grit

This could

In the

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 the machine.

• Tighten the elevating locking knob securely

trajectory.

• Do not permit more than one or two persons

machine during its operation.

• Operate and store this soccer 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

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.

• 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.

Watch what you are doing and use

after adjusting the

around the soccer

where a sudden slip

All repairs,

• Avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to a power supply.

Always turn off the machine before disconnecting it from a power source. Turn off the power and unplug the power cord. Do not leave the machine until tires come to a complete stop.

• Always unplug the machine when it is not in use.

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. Refer to it often and use it to instruct other users. Do not loan your soccer 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 you are in doubt as to whether the soccer 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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