ATTENTION, Coaches and operators of this pitching machine: This manual must be kept with the pitching machine at all times. Each coach and/or operator must read and understand this manual before using the JUGS SMALL-BALL ® Pitching Machine. Call 1-800-547-6843 or 503-692-1635 for additional copies if needed.
Its 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.
Parts Inventory The following parts come standard with your JUGS SMALL-BALL Pitching ® Machine. If you have any questions regarding any of these parts, please call JUGS, Inc., toll free: 1-800-547-6843. (1) JUGS SMALL-BALL Pitching Machine (1) Plexi Feed-Chute Extension (1) Feed-Chute Bracket ®...
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.
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Safety Signs & Labels Carefully read all safety-sign decals affixed to machine before operating your JUGS pitching machine. See examples below. DANGER -SHOCK HAZARD- THIS MACHINE SHALL BE USED AND STORED IN DRY LOCATIONS ONLY. DANGER -SHOCK HAZARD- ALWAYS UNPLUG MACHINE BEFORE CHANGING FUSES.
Rules For Safe Operation WARNING: JUGS pitching machines are intended for use by opera- tors 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,...
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• Use the right ball. Use only JUGS SMALL-BALL ® . DO NOT USE REAL BASEBALLS OR SOFTBALLS. • Inspect extension cords periodically. Replace them if damaged. • Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
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ALWAYS make sure you have good footing and balance. • Use only JUGS replacement parts when servicing. All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be made by a qualified JUGS service technician.
WARNING: Do not allow your familiarity with the machine to cause you to become 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.
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Electrical Connection Your JUGS pitching machine is powered by two motors. Do not operate this machine on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power, and the motor will overheat. If the machine does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double check the power supply.
Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury. • Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the machine, identified all the parts, and satisfactorily operated the machine. NOTE: If any parts are damaged or missing, call the JUGS ® Service Department at 1-800-547-6843 and ask for Don or Matt.
Assembly: Exploded View PLEXI FEED-CHUTE EXTENSION FEED-CHUTE BRACKET 1/2" SCREWS PLEXI FEED CHUTE MACHINE 7/8" SCREWS MACHINE-MOUNT BRACKET VERTICAL-ADJUSTMENT KNOB BASE BASEBALL LEG EXTENSIONS MACHINE-MOUNT KNOBS SHORT SOFTBALL LEG WITH CRUTCH TIP TOP VIEW FRONT BACK...
RECOMMENDED ASSEMBLY STEPS 1. If setting up the machine for baseball use, connect Baseball Leg Extensions to the Short Softball Legs, by squeezing QUICK-SNAP ® buttons and sliding the pieces together. Be sure the QUICK-SNAP ® buttons spring back up securely inside the lock holes. (If setting up for softball use, skip this step and move to step 2.) 2.
Always have the batter and others stand clear while adjusting your JUGS pitching machine. 9. At the beginning of practice, or after any change in speed, curve, or trajectory, have the batter stand well clear while at least one test ball is thrown to make sure the ball is thrown at the desired target.
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11. The optimal pitching distance for the SMALL-BALL Pitching Machine is ® 20 feet. COACHING TIP: If you find the JUGS SMALL-BALL ® Machine throwing too fast at its lowest speed, simply move the SMALL-BALL ®...
Operation: Automatic Feed 1. Operators of JUGS ® Pitching Machines must wear safety glasses and batting helmets at all times. 2. Make sure the POWER switch and the FEEDER switch are in the OFF position. 3. Plug a heavy-duty, No.16-gauge three-prong, extension cord into a 110-volt AC outlet and connect it to the power cord on the pitching machine.
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12. The optimal pitching distance for the SMALL-BALL ® Pitching Machine is 20 feet. COACHING TIP: If you find the JUGS SMALL-BALL ® Machine throwing too fast at its lowest speed, simply move the SMALL-BALL ®...
Baseball to Softball Instructions for Changing Machine from Baseball to Softball The JUGS SMALL-BALL ® Pitching Machine is designed with adjust- able legs for realistic delivery height for both baseball and softball. • Remove the Plexi Feed-Chute Extension. • Carefully tip the machine over on the SMALL-BALL ®...
Fielding Practice An additional feature of your JUGS SMALL-BALL ® Pitching Machine is its use for fielding practice. IMPORTANT: When using the JUGS SMALL-BALL ® Pitching Machine for fielding practice (fly balls and ground balls), it must be in the manual position.
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. We always use original factory replacement parts when servicing.
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Polyball and JUGS SMALL-BALL ® If you need more information about this product or any other JUGS product or service, please contact the manufacturer: In the USA and Canada, call toll-free: 1-800-547-6843. For International Orders, call collect: 0-503-692-1635. Our fax number: 1-503-691-1100. Our website: www.jugssports.com.
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