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• Use the right ball. Use only JUGS Sting-Free® Dimpled-Style Baseballs,
Pearl®, Lite-Flite®, Softie®, one-ounce polyball baseballs, regulation size
baseballs, or tennis balls in this machine. It is important to adjust trajectory
of pitch when changing balls because different ball weights will produce
significant changes in trajectory.
• Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.
• Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough
to carry the current your machine will draw. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire
gauge size (AWG) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 25
feet or more in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller
the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never yank cord to disconnect it from receptacle.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Stay constantly aware of
cord location and keep it well away from the rotating tires.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into the
moving parts. Long hair should be tied up and tucked under hats and
helmets. Severe physical harm may result if loose clothing, jewelry or hair
is caught in rotating tires.
• Always wear safety glasses and batting helmets while the wheels are
rotating. Debris on the tires can fly off and cause physical harm. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
• Never touch rotating tires. Do not put hands or fingers into ball feed
chute. Hands and fingers should only go to the edge of the chute.
• Inspect machine before every use. If damaged, have repaired by a
qualified JUGS service technician.
• Inspect tires before every use. Be sure tires are free of grit and debris
before turning on machine.
• Do not use machine if ON/OFF switch does not work. In the unlikely
event that the switch becomes defective, have it replaced by a qualified
JUGS service technician.
Rules For Safe Operation
