JUGS Sports Super Softball Pitching Machine User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
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nstructions for the
JUGS Softball/Super Softball
Pitching Machine
Part No. Z7300
SAVE THIS MANUAL
ATTENTION,
Coaches and Operators
of this Softball/Super Softball machine:
This manual must be kept with this pitching machine
AT ALL TIMES.
Each coach and/or operator
must read and understand the instructions in this manual
BEFORE USING
the JUGS Softball/Super Softball Pitching 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..................................................................................... 11
Operating Instructions .............................................................. 13
Transporting ............................................................................... 20
Maintenance ............................................................................... 21
Product Specifications ............................................................. 22
Operator Notes .......................................................................... 23
Warranty Information ................................................................ 27
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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.
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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 pitching 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 pitching machines are intended for use by
operators who are at least 18 years of age and who have
been instructed in their use.
WARNING:
WARNING: Do not connect your pitching machine to a power source until
READ THIS MANUAL:
Know your pitching machine. Read the Owner’s Manual carefully.
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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
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grounded surfaces. For example: radiators, pipes, fences, or other
enclosures.
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.
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.
Keep the operator’s area free of clutter. Pick up all loose balls around
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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 pitching machine. You must be
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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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Rules For Safe Operation
Use the right ball. Use only JUGS dimpled style, Lite-Flite, one-ounce
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polyball softballs or high quality leather softballs in this machine.
Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.
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Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your extension cord is in
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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. Never yank cord to disconnect it from receptacle.
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Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Stay constantly aware of
cord location and keep it well away from the rotating tire.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
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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.
Always wear safety glasses and batting helmets while the wheels
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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 tire. Do not put hands or fingers into ball feed
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chute. Hands and fingers should only go to the edge of the chute.
Inspect machine before every use. If damaged, have repaired by a
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qualified JUGS service technician.
Inspect tire before every use. Be sure tire is free of grit and debris
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before turning on machine.
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Do not use machine if ON/OFF switch does not work. In the unlikely
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event that the switch becomes defective, have it replaced by a qualified
JUGS service technician.
Keep machine clean, and free of grit and dirt. With the machine
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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-Clamp securely after adjusting trajectory.
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To protect the operator, a pitcher’s screen must be placed in front of the
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pitching machine.
Only operate and store this pitching machine in a clean, dry location.
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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
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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
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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,
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or any medication.
Stay alert and exercise control. Watch what you are doing and use
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common sense. Do not operate this machine when you are tired. Do not
rush.
Avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to a power supply.
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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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Rules For Safe Operation
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. Refer to it often and use it to instruct other users. Do
not 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.
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 equipment-grounding 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 equipmentgrounding 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.
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