Game Master Louisville Slugger UPM 45 Blue Flame User manual

AIM YOUR PITCHING MACHINE AND ANCHOR SECURELY.
GROUND STAKES are
included
to secure the
pitching machine on
most surfaces. However
if using on loose soil or
the machine is jumping
you may need to obtain
longer bolts and add
a
nut to make an (included)
EXTENDED STAKE (shown).
Removable GROUND ANCHORS
can be purchased
for secure
permanent locations.
ADJUST YOUR
AIM IN SMALL
MOVEMENTS.
1/2" MOVEMENT LEFT OR RIGHT
&
e
EXTENDED (LONG)j
GROUND STAKES V
(nut & bolt is a separate
purchase)
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--
1~1i..-1
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• 1
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GROUND ANGHORS
(separate purchase
item# L60150L
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FRONT STABILIZER
LOCKING KNOB
Loosen the FRONT STABILIZER LOCKING
KNOB to angle the
pitching machine left
or right. Turn the pitching machine less
than an
inch at a time. Re-tighten when
complete.
&.REMEMBER that turning the pitching
machine 112" will move the pitch 10" at
a distance of 40 feet.
&. WA RNIN G: Neveroperate the machine if parts are
missing or broken. For adult operation only.
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AIM YOUR PITCHING MACHINE AND ANCHOR SECURELY.
GROUND STAKES are
included
to secure the
pitching machine on
most surfaces. However
if using on loose soil or
the machine is jumping
you may need to obtain
longer bolts and add
a
nut to make an (included)
EXTENDED STAKE (shown).
Removable GROUND ANCHORS
can be purchased
for secure
permanent locations.
ADJUST YOUR
AIM IN SMALL
MOVEMENTS.
1/2" MOVEMENT LEFT OR RIGHT
&
e
EXTENDED (LONG)j
GROUND STAKES V
(nut & bolt is a separate
purchase)
I-
--
1~1i..-1
: ~ 10~:
· O·
• 1
.............. ..1
~ ~
GROUND ANGHORS
(separate purchase
item# L60150L
",
/oFEET
FRONT STABILIZER
LOCKING KNOB
Loosen the FRONT STABILIZER LOCKING
KNOB to angle the
pitching machine left
or right. Turn the pitching machine less
than an
inch at a time. Re-tighten when
complete.
&.REMEMBER that turning the pitching
machine 112" will move the pitch 10" at
a distance of 40 feet.
&. WA RNIN G: Neveroperate the machine if parts are
missing or broken. For adult operation only.
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THROWING as easv as 1 .. 2 .. 3 ..
~
Pull -THROWING
--- I
ARM- back .
1
Load the Ball
2
Step on the
POWER LEVER
3
Release
the Pitch
" " Push RELEASE
--
HANDLE.f orward to
.
loc l< thl THROWING
ARM i
nto position .
... PUSH DOWN WITH FOOT ...
Hold the RELEASE
HANDLE forward
and
Insert Ball .
it.Continue to
hold the RELEASE
HANDLE
until the
Ball is thrown .
it. Hold the POWER LEVER
down
until the ball is thrown.
Release
by gently raising your foot.
SLOWLYpull the RELEASE HANDLE
with a smooth motion for the
most accurate pitches.
~WARNING:
Never load or pitch the ball
if a person is standing
near the machine or in the
path of any moving parts
of the machine.
- ---
THROWING as easv as 1 .. 2 .. 3 ..
~
Pull -THROWING
--- I
ARM- back .
1
Load the Ball
2
Step on the
POWER LEVER
3
Release
the Pitch
" " Push RELEASE
--
HANDLE.f orward to
.
loc l< thl THROWING
ARM i
nto position .
... PUSH DOWN WITH FOOT ...
Hold the RELEASE
HANDLE forward
and
Insert Ball .
it.Continue to
hold the RELEASE
HANDLE
until the
Ball is thrown .
it. Hold the POWER LEVER
down
until the ball is thrown.
Release
by gently raising your foot.
SLOWLYpull the RELEASE HANDLE
with a smooth motion for the
most accurate pitches.
~WARNING:
Never load or pitch the ball
if a person is standing
near the machine or in the
path of any moving parts
of the machine.

QUICK speed adjustments
<10" . • • • • • • • • • . HST
I 1 3 ~ < 6 7 8 9 \0 I I
SPEED is controlled by
the SPRING setting on
the POWER LEVER
and by the use of the
HEIGHTadjustments
on the MICRO
ADJUSTMENT
and the
RELEASE BLOCK.
The Chart on the lower
right shows basic speed settings
for baseball and softball pitches .
You
will need to test your settings
for various types of balls.
To set the POWER LEVER:
Remove the PULL
PIN,
position the spring
over the desiredhole location
and reinsert the PULL PIN
POWER LEVER
~ULL PIN
'" NEVER adjust the POWER LEVER
ill when the THROWING ARM is
pulled back and locked into position .
MICRO ADJUST To set the MICRO ADJUST
RELEASE BLOCK
and RELEASE BLOCK: Remove
knob
and move to desiredhole
location. Replace
and re-tighten
knob .
SPEED
§;-
~
44
42
40
38
36
34
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
miCRO
ADJUST
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;:,
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;t
§ G
~
..
3 1
3 1
3 1
3 1
3 1
3 1
3 1
3 1
3 1
3 1
4 2
4 2
5 3
5 3
RElEASE
POWER
DISTAACE
BlOCK
lEVER
;:, ;:,
;:,
;:,
i:::-
~
;t
~
;t
{Ii
§ G § G
~
~
.. ~
..
4 4
11 11
40·54
4 4
10 10
40·50
4 4 9 9
40·50
4 4 8 8
40·50
4 4 7 7
35-40
4 4 6 6
35-40
4 4 5 5
30-40
4 4 4 4
30-40
3 3 4 4
30·35
3 3 3 3
30·35
3 3 2 2
25·30
3 3 1 1
20·30
2 2 1 1
20·25
1 1 1 1
20·25
QUICK speed adjustments
<10" . • • • • • • • • • . HST
I 1 3 ~ < 6 7 8 9 \0 I I
SPEED is controlled by
the SPRING setting on
the POWER LEVER
and by the use of the
HEIGHTadjustments
on the MICRO
ADJUSTMENT
and the
RELEASE BLOCK.
The Chart on the lower
right shows basic speed settings
for baseball and softball pitches .
You
will need to test your settings
for various types of balls.
To set the POWER LEVER:
Remove the PULL
PIN,
position the spring
over the desiredhole location
and reinsert the PULL PIN
POWER LEVER
~ULL PIN
'" NEVER adjust the POWER LEVER
ill when the THROWING ARM is
pulled back and locked into position .
MICRO ADJUST To set the MICRO ADJUST
RELEASE BLOCK
and RELEASE BLOCK: Remove
knob
and move to desiredhole
location. Replace
and re-tighten
knob .
SPEED
§;-
~
44
42
40
38
36
34
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
miCRO
ADJUST
;:,
;:,
~
;t
§ G
~
..
3 1
3 1
3 1
3 1
3 1
3 1
3 1
3 1
3 1
3 1
4 2
4 2
5 3
5 3
RElEASE
POWER
DISTAACE
BlOCK
lEVER
;:, ;:,
;:,
;:,
i:::-
~
;t
~
;t
{Ii
§ G § G
~
~
.. ~
..
4 4
11 11
40·54
4 4
10 10
40·50
4 4 9 9
40·50
4 4 8 8
40·50
4 4 7 7
35-40
4 4 6 6
35-40
4 4 5 5
30-40
4 4 4 4
30-40
3 3 4 4
30·35
3 3 3 3
30·35
3 3 2 2
25·30
3 3 1 1
20·30
2 2 1 1
20·25
1 1 1 1
20·25
PerLCSAagreement,
Settingshouldbesetto:
POWER=4/RELEASE=3/MICRO=adjustasneededtocompensatefor
height.

How do I move a pitch up and down in the strike zone?
Turning the
screw on the MICRO ADJUSTMENT will raise and lower
the pitch.
How
do I raise or lower a pitch that is out of the strike zone?
Reposition the
micro adjustment and/or the release block.
(Start
with settings listed on the Speed Chart) ®<i
MICRO ADJUST RELEASE BLOCK
®~
MICRO ADJUST RELE ASE BLOCK
Fly Bolls
•
How do I throw a fly ball? POWER LEVER
Start with settings shown on the right and adjust as desired. 5 5
11
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How do I throw a ground ball? • Ground Bolls
®~
MICRO ADJUST RELEASE BLOCK
Start with settings shown on the right and adjust as desired. POWER LEVER
1 1 11
How do I extend the life of my SPRING? ~
Never store your machine with the THROWIN ' G~~~M pulled back and locked into position.
We recommend that you replace your SPRING at t~e beginning of each season to ensure
consistent throwing.
Where can I buy replacement SPRINGS? ~
You can find replacement SPRINGS at man~porting goods outlets, or you may order
SPRINGS and other parts online at: www.gamem~fterathletic.com/shop.htm
\
Where can I find other Louisville Slugger® licensed brand training equipment
or accessories?
Look for other items at fine sporting goods outlets or for a list of local retailers
--~ ~
email [email protected]
\
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Manufactured by: "1I1m .
~.MA5rER . www.gamemasterathletlc.com
How do I move a pitch up and down in the strike zone?
Turning the
screw on the MICRO ADJUSTMENT will raise and lower
the pitch.
How
do I raise or lower a pitch that is out of the strike zone?
Reposition the
micro adjustment and/or the release block.
(Start
with settings listed on the Speed Chart) ®<i
MICRO ADJUST RELEASE BLOCK
®~
MICRO ADJUST RELE ASE BLOCK
Fly Bolls
•
How do I throw a fly ball? POWER LEVER
Start with settings shown on the right and adjust as desired. 5 5
11
~
How do I throw a ground ball? • Ground Bolls
®~
MICRO ADJUST RELEASE BLOCK
Start with settings shown on the right and adjust as desired. POWER LEVER
1 1 11
How do I extend the life of my SPRING? ~
Never store your machine with the THROWIN ' G~~~M pulled back and locked into position.
We recommend that you replace your SPRING at t~e beginning of each season to ensure
consistent throwing.
Where can I buy replacement SPRINGS? ~
You can find replacement SPRINGS at man~porting goods outlets, or you may order
SPRINGS and other parts online at: www.gamem~fterathletic.com/shop.htm
\
Where can I find other Louisville Slugger® licensed brand training equipment
or accessories?
Look for other items at fine sporting goods outlets or for a list of local retailers
--~ ~
email [email protected]
\
.....-.
Manufactured by: "1I1m .
~.MA5rER . www.gamemasterathletlc.com