Jugs-sports Jr. Baseball & Softball (1 wheel) Pitching Mac User Manual

OWNER’S MANUALInstructions for theJUGS Jr.™ & JUGS Softball Pitching MachinePart No. Z7200SAVE THIS MANUAL

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

Figure 29GROUNDED GFCIOUTLET BOX GROUNDING PINElectrical ConnectionYour JUGS pitching machine is powered by a 90 volt motor(s). Do not operate this ma

Figure 310TerminologyStraight Leg Assembly

Figure 411TerminologyCurved Leg Assembly

Figure 512TerminologyTop of MachineFeed ChutesCurved Leg Straight LegLow ProfileHigh ProfileBaseball, Lacrosse and Field HockeySoftball

• Carefully lift machine from carton and place on level surface.• Make sure you have all the parts (See Figure 3). If any parts are missing, do no

Your JUGS Jr. pitching machine comes with two sets of legs depending on how you will use it. Use the straight legs for baseball or lacrosse. Use the c

There are two ways to install the curved legs; the low profile position or the high profile position.Low Profile Position:Install the three legs with

4. Attach the feed chute.a. Remove the bolts holding the rubber pad bracket to the rotating plate.b. Select the correct feed chute for your intende

17GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT:Always position the pitching machine so that two legs are facing the pitching screen and batter,

ATTENTION, Coaches and Operators of the JUGS JrTM and JUGS Softball Pitching Machine: This manual must be kept with the pitching machine AT ALL TIM

18OperationFigure 13. Control PanelJUGS Jr. Pitching Machine Speed Chart Dial Setting Approx. M.P.H. (Baseball) 20 23 30 29 40 35 50 39 60

19OperationPitching to BattersFollow all safety performance instructions in this manual. The following feeding instructions should be used to insure a

20Operation6. Out-of-round, soft, mushy, or wet balls will affect accuracy of pitches and must not be used. Mixing different types of bal

21Operation11. Throw balls at speeds the batter can learn to hit. As the batter’s skills increase you can throw faster pitches. A

22OperationProper Position of the Feed Chute for Various Throws:• Straight Balls and Risers: Position the feed chute level to throw straight balls an

23OperationFIELDING PRACTICE FOR BASEBALL OR SOFTBALL1. VERY IMPORTANT: Before you place the ball in the feed chute, you should look up at the fielde

24OperationUSING JUGS FOR LACROSSE:1. Follow the assembly instructions for the “High Profile” setup as shown in Figure 9 on page 15, or us

25OperationUSING JUGS FOR FIELD HOCKEY:1. Follow the assembly instructions for the “Low Profile” setup as shown in Figure 8 on Page 15.2.

26Transporting1. Using the vertical T-clamp, lock the rotating plate in “pop fly to catchers” position (vertically upward).2. Make sure

27MaintenanceReview the following instructions carefully to maintain maximum accuracy with your JUGS Pitching Machine.• Maintain tire pressu

1Product Safety Signs and Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . .

IMPORTANT:Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the machine and should be performed only by JUGS. For service, we suggest y

29Operator Notes

30Operator Notes

Warranty RecordJUGS Serial No. Date Delivered:Model:Name:Address: Zip:Phone: ( )Purchased From:Type of Activity (Youth League, Hi

PLACESTAMPHEREJUGS SportsP.O. Box 365Tualatin, Oregon 97062SAVE THIS POR TION FOR YOUR RECORDSIn the USA and Canada, call toll-free: 1-800-547-684

If you need more information about this productor any other JUGS product or service, please contact the manufacturer:In the USA and Canada,call toll-f

2IntroductionYour new JUGS pitching machine has been checked for quality and craftsmanship. Its innovative design is backed by three

Product Safety Signs and LabelsThe purpose of product safety signs and labels is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The s

Figure 14Carefully read all safety sign decals affixed to machine before operating your JUGS pitching machine. See examples below.Safety Si

Rules For Safe OperationREAD THIS MANUAL:• Know Your Pitching Machine. Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Learn the machine’s capabilities, features

6• Use the right ball. Use only JUGS dimpled style, Lite-Flite, Softie, one-ounce polyball baseballs, high-quality leather baseballs (9-inch Wilson

7• Keep machine clean, and free of grit and dirt. With the machine unplugged, use only a clean damp cloth for cleaning. Never use brake f