Each coach and/or operator Electrical ..................8 must read and understand this manual BEFORE USING Nomenclature ................10 the JUGS Softball/Super Softball Pitching Machine. Unpacking .................. 11 Call (1-800-547-6843 or 503-692-1635) Assembly ..................11 for additional copies if necessary. Operating Instructions .............. 13 Transporting ................
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of electric shock JUGS pitching machines, making them easy to operate and maintain. With and personal injury. proper care, your JUGS pitching machine will give you many years of enjoyable service. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Carefully read all safety sign decals affixed to machine before operating your WARNING: JUGS pitching machines are intended for use by JUGS pitching machine. See some typical examples below. operators who are at least 18 years of age and who have been instructed in their use.
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Keep machine clean, and free of grit and dirt. With the machine • Use the right ball. Use only JUGS dimpled style, Lite-Flite, one-ounce unplugged, use only a clean damp cloth for cleaning. Never use brake polyball softballs or high quality leather softballs in this machine.
Electrical Connection This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, Your JUGS pitching machine is powered by a 90 volt motor(s). Do not operate grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to this machine on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a reduce the risk of electric shock.
Assembly JUGS is shipped with the base secured tightly to the “top” of the machine. 1. Separate the top of the machine from the base. •...
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(min. speed). See Figure 12. in the Leg Clamp Casting and turn 3. Both 11” and 12” softballs can be used with the JUGS Softball Pitching clockwise until the T-Clamp engages the Machine.
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Watch the ball into the wheels, then look 12- and 11-inch softballs that are harder in composition than the standard JUGS softballs will throw at speeds up to 10- up at the batter. The whole feeding operation should be smooth and without interruption.
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6. Out-of-round, soft, mushy, or wet balls will affect accuracy of pitches and must not be used. Mixing different types of balls (leather, rubber, JUGS, 13. Increase the speed of the pitch by turning the dial clockwise on the Digital etc.) will affect consistency of pitches.
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(Legs must be in “High Profile” or straight leg position when throwing grounders) and the feed chute should One JUGS leg should be pointing at home plate when throwing drop balls. be pointed upward. When throwing risers, one JUGS leg should be pointing at second base.
You should sand the tire whenever you notice the soil build-up forming. Always sand tire with the power switch OFF and the machine 7. Grasp and lift the two legs. Roll the JUGS as you would a wheelbarrow. unplugged. 8. Do not roll tires on surfaces that might damage the tire. If the tire becomes •...
Recommended Balls . . . Jugs Softballs or high quality leather softballs IMPORTANT: Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the machine and should be performed only by JUGS. For service, we suggest you return the machine to JUGS for repair. Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing.
Operator Notes Warranty JUGS, Inc., guarantees that the JUGS Pitching Machines are well made; of good materials, and workmanship; and agrees that if, within five years after shipment thereof, any part so guaranteed should fail because of defective material or workmanship in its manufacture, and the Company will repair or replace such part, free of charge F.O.B.
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In the USA and Canada, call toll free: 1-800-547-6843. Internationally, call collect: 0-503-692-1635. Our fax number is: 503-691-1100. www.jugsinc.com Model:_______________________ Serial No:_______________________ Date Delivered:_______________________ • SAVE THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS • PLACE STAMP H E R E JUGS, Inc. P.O. Drawer 365 Tualatin, Oregon 97062...
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Contact Manufacturer If Further Information Is Needed: JUGS, Inc. P.O. Drawer 365 11885 SW Herman Road Tualatin, Oregon 97062 Toll-Free Tel: 1-800-547-6843 International: 0-503-692-1635 Fax: 503-691-1100 Web: www.jugsinc.com SOFTBALL/SUPER0405...
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