Sports Attack JUNIOR HACK ATTACK SOFTBALL Instruction Manual

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SOFTBALL PITCHING MACHINES
JUNIOR HACK ATTACK™ SOFTBALL MACHINE
PATENTS APPLIED FOR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
OPERATION · SETUP · USE & CARE · SERVICE
SPORTS ATTACK LLC. | 800.717.4251 | www.sportsattack.com

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  • Page 1 SOFTBALL PITCHING MACHINES JUNIOR HACK ATTACK™ SOFTBALL MACHINE PATENTS APPLIED FOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL OPERATION · SETUP · USE & CARE · SERVICE SPORTS ATTACK LLC. | 800.717.4251 | www.sportsattack.com...
  • Page 2: Warranty Statement

    15% restocking fee. Cost of shipping the unit back to Sports Attack will also be the responsibility of the purchaser. Please note that the refund amount may be reduced by any non-cosmetic damage to the machine.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION WARNING PERSONAL INJURY Thank you for purchasing this Sports Attack LLC. equipment. HAZARD Proper assembly, careful operation and consistent maintenance of this equipment will Carefully read all instructions in ensure that it gives you the very best performance and a long, economical service life.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING PERSONAL INJURY ELECTRICAL SAFETY HAZARD Use a 115 volt single phase 3-wire grounded power source. Carefully read all instructions in this manual, and all labels and Up to 200 ft. from power source, use a minimum #14/3 grounded 3-wire extension cord. warnings on Junior Hack Attack Over 200 ft.
  • Page 5 Both the elevation control and swivel lock must be released so that the throwing head moves freely through the intended range of motion. Sports Attack Customer Service: 800.717.4251 or 775.345.2882 Never reach up chute to push ball into the throwing wheels.
  • Page 6: Features & Operating Controls

    FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS Travel lock must be secure prior to movement. JUNIOR HACK ATTACK SOFTBALL PITCHING MACHINE Ball Chute Throwing Wheel Wheel Guard Figure 1 Position Junior Softball Hack Attack. Serial Number Transport Wheel Elevation Control Figure 2 Tip up onto wheel guard;...
  • Page 7: Set-Up & Preparation

    SET-UP & PREPARATION WARNING HAZARD FROM 1. Be sure the horizontal swivel lock is tightened securely (See Photo A). HIGH-SPEED 2. Turn the elevation adjustment clockwise until the throwing head is held tightly PROJECTILES against the frame lock pin (See Photo B). Tighten just enough to secure the throwing head.
  • Page 8: Batting Practice

    WARNING BATTING PRACTICE HAZARD FROM THE WINDUP (getting ready to pitch) HIGH-SPEED 1. Before turning the on/off switch “ON”, make sure all three speed control dials are PROJECTILES set at “0”. Now turn the on/off switch to “ON”. Being struck by a pitched ball 2.
  • Page 9 BATTING PRACTICE (cont’d) WARNING SELECTING THE PITCH PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD NOTE: Vertical (Elevation) and horizontal (swivel) must both be adjusted whenever you change speed or spin. Never reach down near throwing wheels for any reason! Always Always have the batter step away from the batter box before adjusting speed or spin. turn all three speed control BALL SELECTION dials to “0”...
  • Page 10: Fungo (Fielding Practice)

    SOFTBALL FUNGO (FIELDING PRACTICE) WARNING THROWING GROUNDERS, FLY BALLS, LINE DRIVES HAZARD FROM AND POP-UPS HIGH-SPEED PROJECTILES 1. Roll Junior Hack Attack to home plate and face toward center field. Install legs, tilt it into position and connect to electric power (See Baseball Set-up & Preparation on Being struck by a pitched ball Page 5). can cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 11: Shutting Down

    SHUTTING DOWN TURNING JUNIOR HACK ATTACK “OFF” 1. Set each speed control dial to “0”. 2. Turn the on/off switch “OFF”. 3. Unplug Junior Hack Attack from the power source. PUTTING JUNIOR HACK ATTACK AWAY 1. Be absolutely sure that the throwing wheels have completely stopped turning. 2.
  • Page 12: Care, Cleaning & Maintenance

    CARE, CLEANING & MAINTENANCE CAUTION LUBRICATION PERSONAL INJURY (once per season, or as required): HAZARD 1. Elevation Control Apply fresh grease. Never attempt to clean the throwing wheels while they are 2. Horizontal Swivel Lock turning. Rags or implements a. Completely remove the horizontal swivel lock. Clean all old grease, dirt, etc. from caught in spinning wheels can the threads.
  • Page 13: Component Replacement

    COMPONENT REPLACEMENT THROWING WHEEL REPLACEMENT 1. Turn the on/off switch “OFF” and unplug the power cord. For the bottom throwing wheel, remove three (3) bolts holding the ball chute to the main casting. 2. Hold the wheel so that it cannot move. Turn the keyway retaining bolt counter-clockwise using a box-end wrench.
  • Page 14 COMPONENT REPLACEMENT (cont’d) CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT 1. Turn the on/off switch “OFF” and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove four screws holding controller faceplate into main casting. Note the position of the main power and motor wires on the controller, then disconnect the wires. See Figure 12 on page 12 for the three motor wires.
  • Page 15: Component View

    COMPONENT VIEW Cane Tip Softball Leg Undercarriage Assembly Swivel Handle Travel Wheel Yoke Assembly Frame Pin Elevation Tension Spring Elevation Screw Throwing Head Casting Wire Clamp Motor, Variable Speed (with Key, Bolt & Washer) Throwing Wheel Softball Chute Assembly Wheel Guard Assembly Grommet, Wiring Control Panel Plate Speed Control Knob...
  • Page 16: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW Cane Tip Softball Leg Undercarriage Assembly Swivel Handle Travel Wheel Yoke Assembly Frame Pin Elevation Tension Spring Elevation Screw Throwing Head Casting Cable Clamp Motor, Variable Speed (with Key, Bolt & Washer) Throwing Wheel Softball Chute Assembly Wheel Guard Assembly Grommet, Wiring Control Panel Plate Speed Control Knob...
  • Page 17: Parts List

    To order additional parts, PARTS LIST please contact: Sports Attack REF#s PART NO. DESCRIPTION Customer Service Dept. 800.717.4251 533-0002 Cable Clamp 775.345.2883 280-1001 Cane Tip 232-0002 Circuit Breaker (New Style Square) 232-0007 Circuit Breaker (Old Style- Round) 17/19 530-0011 Controller Assembly...
  • Page 18: Conversion Softball To Baseball

    Photo E Baseball Conversion Kit CONVERSION 1 Baseball SOFTBALL TO BASEBALL Label 1. Turn the on/off switch “OFF” and unplug the power cord. 3 Legs 2. Remove three (3) bolts holding softball feed chute. 3. Remove four (4) bolts holding bottom motor to main casting (See Photo G). 4. Reposition motor from bolt holes marked 12” to bolt holes marked 9” (See Photos G and H).

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