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JUGS Sports BP 1 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
Instructions for the
JUGS BP®1 Combo Pitching Machine
Model Number: M1501
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Instructions for the JUGS BP®1 Combo Pitching Machine Model Number: M1501 SAVE THIS MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ATTENTION, Coaches and Operators of the JUGS BP®1 Combo Pitching Machine: This manual must be kept with the pitching machine at all times. Each coach and/or operator must read and understand the instructions in this manual before using the JUGS BP®1 Combo Pitching Machine. Call 1-800-547-6843 or 503-692-1635 if you need additional copies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Product Safety Signs and Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rules for Safe Operation .
  • Page 4 . Your comments are always welcome and they help us to continue to be the #1 producer of ball-throwing machines in the world . Call or write to JUGS . JUGS Sports 11885 SW Herman Rd . Tualatin, OR 97062 Ph: 1-800-547-6843 Email: info@jugssports .com...

  • Page 5: Product Safety Signs And Labels

    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 .
  • Page 6 Safety Signs and Labels Carefully read all safety sign decals affixed to machine before operating your JUGS pitching machine . See examples below . ▲ DANGER -MECHANICAL HAZARD- READ ALL OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE. ONLY INSTRUCTED PERSONNEL SHALL OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

  • Page 7: Rules For Safe Operation

    Rules For Safe Operation WARNING: JUGS pitching 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.
  • Page 8 • Use the right ball . Use only JUGS Pearl®, JUGS LeatherLast® Softballs, JUGS Sting-Free® dimpled style balls, Lite-Flite® balls, Softie® balls, Bulldog™ poly balls, high-quality leather baseballs or softballs . • Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged . •...
  • Page 9 unplugged, use only a clean damp cloth for cleaning . Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean machine . • Tighten lock knobs and T-clamps securely after adjusting trajectory . • To protect the operator, a pitcher’s screen must be placed in front of the pitching machine .

  • Page 10: Electrical

    WARNING: Do not allow your familiarity with the machine to cause you to be 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 .
  • Page 11 When working with the machine outdoors, use an extension cord designed for outside use . This is indicated by the letters “WA” on the cord’s jacket . Before using the extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation . WARNING: Keep the cord away from the rotating tire area.

  • Page 12: Terminology

    Terminology Straight Leg Assembly for baseball NOTE: • JUGS BP®1 Combo Pitching Machine comes with both long and short legs and both baseball and a 12” softball chute . Use “crutch tips” for indoor ma- chine use only . Figure 3...
  • Page 13 Terminology Curved Leg Assembly for softball Figure 4...
  • Page 14 Terminology Baseball, Lacrosse Softball and Field Hockey Feed Chutes Top of Machine Curved Leg Low Profile Straight Leg High Profile Figure 5...

  • Page 15: Unpacking

    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 pitching machine should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, servicing, or when not in use.
  • Page 16 Assembly Your JUGS BP®1 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 curved set of legs for softball or field hockey . Please read carefully . 2.
  • Page 17 Assembly 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 the curved part closer to the base (see Figure 8) . Use this position for softball or field hockey . High Profile Position: Install the three legs with the curved part closer to the ground (see Figure 9) .
  • Page 18 Assembly 4. Attach the feed chute. a . Remove the bolts holding the rubber pad bracket to the rotating plate (1/2-inch wrench) . b . Select the correct feed chute for your intended use . Your JUGS comes with two feed chutes: the larger one is for softball, the smaller is for baseball, lacrosse and field hockey (see Figure 11) .

  • Page 19: General Operating Instructions

    Operation General Operating Instructions IMPORTANT: Always position the pitching machine so that two legs are facing the pitching screen and batter, and one leg is facing back, towards the operator, except as noted in Figure 14, page 23 . 1 . Be sure the control switch is in the “OFF” position . 2 .
  • Page 20 Operation 6 . Connect a 3-wire extension cord (3-prong) into a grounded (3-prong) 110 volt AC outlet (see Figure 2) . 7 . Move control switch to “ON” position . CAUTION: Never loosen the vertical T-Handle without holding the chute handle.

  • Page 21: Pitching Baseballs Or Softballs To Batters

    Operation Pitching 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 Pitching Machine . IMPORTANT PITCHING MACHINE FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS: When feeding the machine with leather balls, hold the ball the same way every time .
  • Page 22 Operation Use the right ball . Use only JUGS Pearl®, JUGS LeatherLast® Softballs, JUGS Sting-Free® dimpled style balls, Lite-Flite® balls, Softie® balls, Bulldog™ poly balls, high-quality leather baseballs or softballs . Do not permit more than one or two persons around the pitching machine during its operation .
  • Page 23 Operation 14 . To regulate the height of the pitch: • Hold the feed chute handle and loosen the Vertical T-Handle . • Move the feed chute TOWARDS home plate for a lower pitch Move the feed chute AWAY from home plate for a higher pitch . •...
  • Page 24 Operation Proper Position of the Feed Chute for Various Throws: • Straight Balls and Risers Position the feed chute level to throw straight balls and risers by adjusting the Vertical T-Handle . To make the ball “rise”, turn the control dial up to 45 mph or more . Under 45 mph, the ball will move straight .

  • Page 25: Fielding Practice For Baseball Or Softball

    Operation Fielding Practice for Baseball or Softball 1 . VERY IMPORTANT: Before you place the ball in the feed chute, you should look up at the fielder and make absolutely sure the fielder is watching you and is ready to receive the ball . It is extremely important that you make sure that the immediate area in front of the pitching machine and the flight path of the ball is clear before you feed the balls into the pitching machine .

  • Page 26: Using Jugs For Lacrosse

    Operation Using JUGS BP®1 for Lacrosse: 1 . Follow the assembly instructions for the “High Profile” setup as shown in Figure 9 on page 15, or use long straight legs . 2 . Install the small diameter feed chute (baseball chute) for lacrosse (see Figure 11), and position the rubber pad bracket until the bolt holes line up with the lower set of bolt holes in the rotating plate (see Figure 12) .

  • Page 27: Hockey

    Operation Using JUGS BP®1 for Field Hockey: 1 . Follow the assembly instructions for the “Low Profile” setup as shown in Figure 8 on Page 15 . 2 . Install the small diameter feed chute (baseball chute) for field hockey (see Figure 11), and position the rubber pad bracket until the bolt holes line up with the lower set of bolt holes in the rotating plate (see Figure 12) .

  • Page 28: Transporting

    Transporting 1 . Using the Vertical T-Handle, lock the rotating plate in “pop fly to catchers” position (vertically upward) . 2 . Make sure the Horizontal T-Handle engages the indentation of the base shaft . This is done by lining up the Horizontal T-Handle with the red dot on the base casting, and hand-tightening the T-Handle .

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Maintenance Review the following instructions carefully to maintain maximum accuracy with your JUGS Pitching Machine. • Maintain tire pressure at 16 to 17 psi (25 psi for tennis balls) . Cleaning • Keep machine clean, and free of grit and dirt . Always use a clean damp cloth when cleaning .

  • Page 30: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications JUGS BP®1 Combo Product Specifications: Motor Specifications: Variable Speed Speed Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–70 mph Maximum developed horse power .

  • Page 31: Operator Notes

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  • Page 33: Warranty Information

    Warranty JUGS Sports 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, the Company will repair or replace such part, free of charge F .O .B .
  • Page 34 Internationally, call collect: 0-503-692-1635 Fax us: 503-691-1100 Visit our website: jugssports .com JUGS BP 1 M1501 ® Model Serial No . Date Delivered SAVE THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS PLACE STAMP HERE JUGS Sports P .O . Box 365 Tualatin, Oregon 97062...
  • Page 36 In the USA and Canada, call toll-free: 1-800-547-6843 . For International Orders, call collect: 0-503-692-1635 . Our fax number is 1-503-691-1100 . Visit our website at jugssports .com . Se habla español . ©2018 JUGS Sports BP®1-0518...

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