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OWNER'S MANUAL Operating Instructions for the JUGS ® ® Cricket Bowling Machine SAVE THIS MANUAL...
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ATTENTION: Coaches and operators of this cricket machine. This manual must be kept with the cricket machine at all times. Each coach and/or operator must read and understand this manual before using the JUGS BP®2 Cricket Bowling Machine. Call 1-800-547-6843 or 503-692-1635 for additional copies of this manual if necessary.
With proper care, your JUGS cricket machine will give you many years of enjoyable service. At JUGS Sports, 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.
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.
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Safety Signs and Labels Carefully read all safety sign decals affixed to machine before operating your JUGS cricket machine. See examples below. DANGER ▲ -MECHANICAL HAZARD- READ ALL OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE. ONLY INSTRUCTED PERSONNEL SHALL OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
Rules For Safe Operation ▲ WARNING: JUGS cricket 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, machine labels, etc., contained in this manual.
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Rules For Safe Operation Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. • Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good • condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your machine will draw.
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Rules For Safe Operation To protect the operator, a protective screen must be placed in front of • the cricket machine. Only operate and store this cricket machine in a clean, dry location. 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.
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.
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Electrical ▲ WARNING: Keep the cord away from the rotating tire area. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. Electrical Connection: Your JUGS BP™2 Cricket Bowling Machine is powered by two 90 volt motors (180 for 220V.) Do not operate this machine on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat.
Unpacking ▲ WARNING: To prevent accidental starting or electrical shock that could cause possible serious injury, assemble all parts to your machine before connecting it to the power supply. The bowling machine should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, servicing, or when not in use.
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Setup Your JUGS Cricket machine is equipped with three 2-piece adjustable legs for different levels of play. Inner Leg Outer Leg Legs Joined (Side View) Hole 1 Outer Leg Hole (Drawings are not to scale.) Delivery Heights • Position 1 Hole 1 Total Leg Length: 69.5 inches (176 cm) For junior-level play, slide inner legs all the way until hole #1 lines up with the...
Setup 1. With the machine flat on the ground, attach legs by inserting pinned end of legs (3 total) into base until pins are completely engaged 2. Place rubber crutch tips on lower end of legs if BP®2 is to be used indoors. The leg crutch tips are not recommended for outdoor use.
Operation 1. Operators of JUGS Cricket Machines must wear safety glasses and batting helmets at all times. 2. Check speed dial and make sure that it is in full counter-clockwise position —pointer at OFF position. (See figure 5.) 3. For either 110V or 220V, plug heavy-duty no. 18 gauge three-prong extension cord into an AC outlet and connect to short cord on cricket machine.
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Operation When you increase speed of any delivery, using the Vertical Micro- Adjustment Knob, you must lower elevation of aim; when you decrease speed, you must increase the aim elevation. Use the Vertical Micro- Adjustment Knob to change the elevation up or down. 10.
Operation Bowling to Batters Follow all safety performance instructions in this manual. The following feeding instructions should be used to insure accurate and efficient operation of the JUGS cricket machine. Important Cricket Machine Feeding Instructions: • When feeding the machine with official leather cricket balls, hold the ball the same way every time.
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Operation • Out-of-round, soft, mushy, or wet balls will affect accuracy of deliveries and must not be used. Mixing different types of balls (leather, rubber, JUGS, etc.) will affect consistency of deliveries. For best accuracy, feed only one type of ball at a time. •...
Operation Bowling Different Deliveries: Tire Position Adjustment When your machine arrives it is in the fast/medium pace tire position. Changing from one delivery to another is done by simply following these three steps. 1. With one hand firmly hold the Top Handle 2.
Operation Bowling Different Deliveries: LEG BREAK/ADVANCED INSWING Note: Speeds may vary and are shown as examples only. DELIVERY: TIRE POSITION: LEG BREAK ADVANCED INSWING...
Operation Bowling Different Deliveries: INSWING/OUTSWING Note: Speeds may vary and are shown as examples only. DELIVERY: TIRE POSITION: INSWING OUTSWING...
Operation Bowling Different Deliveries: ADVANCED OUTSWING/OFF BREAK Note: Speeds may vary and are shown as examples only. DELIVERY: TIRE POSITION: ADVANCED OUTSWING OFF BREAK IMPORTANT: You may have to vary speeds slightly from the examples to get the desired accuracy and consistency.
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Operation NOTE: We suggest that each operator spend a couple of hours experimenting with the JUGS Cricket Machine. Try many different speed settings. Do not be afraid that any setting you make will harm the bowling machine; however, you should use a wide backstop when experimenting with faster speeds. •...
Maintenance Maintenance Review the following instructions carefully to maintain maximum accuracy with your JUGS Cricket Bowling Machine. • Maintain tire pressure at 26 PSI/180 kpa. Cleaning • Keep machine clean, and free of grit and dirt. Always use a clean damp cloth when cleaning.
Warranty JUGS Sports guarantees that the JUGS® 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, the Company will repair or replace such part, free of charge F.O.B.
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Internationally, call collect: 0-503-692-1635. Our fax number is: 503-691-1100. jugssports.com Model:__________________ Serial No:__________________ Date Delivered:__________________ • SAVE THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS • PLACE STAMP HERE JUGS, Inc. P.O. Drawer 365 Tualatin, Oregon 97062...
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