Care, Cleaning & Maintenance - Sports Attack I-HACK ATTACK Installation Manual

CARE, CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
(once per season, or as required):
1. Elevation Control
a. Apply fresh grease.
b. Reinstall, making sure that the tension spring is around the threads. (See item 30,
30B and 31 on page 13).
2. Travel Lock
Apply a small amount of grease where the pin passes through the fitting. Make sure
the travel lock operates freely.
3. Horizontal Swivel Lock
a. Completely remove the horizontal swivel lock nut. Clean all old grease, dirt, etc.
from the threads.
b. Wipe the threads with a very small amount of fresh grease.
c. Reinstall.
THROWING WHEEL MOTORS
Motors are sealed and require no lubrication.
Check bolts for tightness once a season. Tighten bolts securely, but do not over-tighten.
See Figures 7 and 8 on page 11.
CLEANING THE THROWING WHEELS
The throwing wheels must be kept clean to maintain accuracy. Clean the wheels
periodically to control the build-up of grass and dirt.
1. Turn the on/off switch "OFF" and allow the wheels to come to a complete stop.
Unplug I-Hack Attack from electric power.
Dampen a rag with soap and water. Turn the throwing wheel by hand and scrub the wheel
until the build-up is removed. For very heavy build-up, a synthetic scouring pad, such as a
Scotch-Brite scouring pad, or medium sandpaper may be used sparingly. Methyl Ethyl
®
Ketone (M.E.K.) may be required to help loosen the build-up of dirt or ball residue.
EXAMINE THE MACHINE
Examine I-Hack Attack for condition and completeness before every use:
1. For batting practice, be sure the horizontal swivel lock is secured.
2. Throwing wheels must be tight on the motor shafts. Check that the keyway retaining
bolts are tight.
3. Wheel guard and ball chute must be securely fastened to the throwing head.
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CAUTION
PERSONAL INJURY
HAZARD
Never attempt to clean the
throwing wheels while they are
turning. Rags or implements
caught in spinning wheels can
cause serious injury.
Unplug the machine before
cleaning the wheels or
performing any service.
CHEMICAL HAZARD
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (M.E.K)
Read and follow the directions
and safety instructions on the
M.E.K container.
FIRE HAZARD
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (M.E.K)
M.E.K. is flammable. Do not
use M.E.K. around a fire or
flame. Do not use M.E.K. near
a running generator or other
source of ignition.
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