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OWNER'S MANUAL
Instructions for the
JUGS BP®1 Baseball Pitching Machine
Model Number: M1401
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Instructions for the JUGS BP®1 Baseball Pitching Machine Model Number: M1401 SAVE THIS MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ATTENTION, Coaches and Operators of the JUGS BP®1 Baseball 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 Baseball Pitching Machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using JUGS for Lacrosse .
  • Page 4 . Safety, performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of all JUGS pitching machines, making them easy to operate and maintain . With proper care, your JUGS pitching machine will give you many years of enjoyable service .

  • 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 Sting-Free® dimpled baseballs, Lite-Flite® baseballs, Softie® baseballs, Bulldog™ poly baseballs, or high-quality leather baseballs . • Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged . • Use the proper extension cord . Make sure your extension cord is in good condition .
  • Page 9 . • Replacement parts . All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be made by a qualified JUGS service technician . When servicing, use only JUGS replacement parts . • Do not operate this machine under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication .

  • 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 Electrical Connection Your JUGS pitching machine is powered by a 90 volt motor . 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 .

  • Page 12: Terminology

    Terminology Straight Leg Assembly for baseball NOTE: • JUGS BP®1 Baseball Pitching Machine comes with baseball chute and long straight legs . Use "crutch tips" for indoor machine use only . Figure 3...

  • Page 13: Unpacking

    . Assembly JUGS is shipped with the base secured tightly to the “top” of the machine . 1. Separate the “top” from the base casting. a . Loosen the Horizontal T-Handle .
  • Page 14 Make sure the base T-Handle is turned as tightly, by hand, as possible . • Be sure the legs are equidistant from one other (Figure 5) . NOTE: When using JUGS indoors, be sure the white rubber "crutch tip" leg caps are on the legs . Figure 4 Figure 5...
  • Page 15 3. Re-connecting the “Top” of JUGS onto the Base Assembly: a . Loosen the Horizontal T-Handle . b . Place the “top” of JUGS onto the shaft of the base assembly . c . Turn the “top” of JUGS so the Horizontal T-Handle is lined up directly OVER the red dot at the base.

  • Page 16: 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 (Figure 7 .) 1 . Be sure the control switch is in the “OFF” position . 2 .

  • Page 17: Batters

    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, etc .) will affect consistency of pitches . For best accuracy, throw only one type of ball at a time .
  • Page 18 . NOTE: We suggest that each operator spend a couple of hours experimenting with the JUGS BP®1 pitching machine . (You may want to jot down the wheel position and speed dial settings in the space provided on page 22 for future reference) .
  • Page 19 15 . To regulate the direction of the pitch: • Loosen the Horizontal T-Handle . • Grasp the chute handle and move the “top” of the JUGS sideways until the chute is aimed at the desired target . • Hand tighten Horizontal T-Handle .

  • Page 20: Fielding Practice For Baseball

    Operation Fielding Practice for Baseball 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 21: Using Jugs For Lacrosse

    . This is done by lining up the Horizontal T-Handle with the red dot on the base casting, and hand-tightening the T-Handle . 3 . Lower JUGS to a horizontal position, with the feed chute facing upward .

  • Page 22: 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 23: Product Specifications

    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yamaha® Generator 2000 Recommended Balls . . . . . . . . .JUGS Baseballs, high quality leather baseballs IMPORTANT: Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the machine and should be performed only by JUGS .

  • Page 24: Operator Notes

    Operator Notes...

  • Page 25: 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 26 In the USA and Canada, call toll-free: 1-800-547-6843 Internationally, call collect: 0-503-692-1635 Fax us: 503-691-1100 Visit our website: jugssports .com JUGS BP 1 Baseball Pitching Machine M1401 ® Model Serial No . Date Delivered SAVE THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS...
  • Page 28 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 is 1-503-691-1100 .

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