JUGS Lite-Flite Z7700 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Instructions
JUGS Lite-Flite®Machine
for Baseball & Softball
Part No. Z7700
SAVE THIS MANUAL
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Introduction
Your new JUGS pitching machine has been checked for quality and
craftsmanship. Its innovative design is backed by three decades of research,
development and manufacturing experience. It has many features designed
to make your practices more efficient and enjoyable. 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.
At JUGS, we are committed to providing our customers with safe,
dependable products. 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, and let us know what you think.
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Parts Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Safety Signs and Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Changing Machine from Softball to Baseball . . . .15
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Pitching to Hitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Fielding Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
ATTENTION, Coaches and operators of this pitching machine:
This manual must be kept with the pitching machine at all times.
Each coach and/or operator must read and understand this manual
before using the JUGS Lite-Flite®Machine. Call 1-800-547-6843 or
503-692-1635 for additional copies if needed.
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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. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of electric
shock and personal injury.
!DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
!WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
!CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, If not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Product Safety Signs and Labels
The purpose of product safety signs and labels is to draw your attention to
possible dangers. The safety symbols, signal words, and the explanations
with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety
warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
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Parts Inventory
The following parts come standard with your JUGS Lite-Flite
®
Machine. If you
have any questions regarding any of these parts, please call JUGS, Inc., toll
free: 1-800-547-6843.
1 JUGS Lite-Flite®Machine
1 Baseball Chute & 1 Softball Chute
1 T-Handle & Leg Clamp
1 JUGS Lite-Flite®Machine Drill Book
1 JUGS Lite-Flite®Softball
2 Heavy-Duty Nylon Carrying Bags
3 Curved Legs for Softball
3 Straight Extension Legs for Baseball
3Leg Crutch Tips
1 JUGS Lite-Flite®Baseball
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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., contained in this manu-
al. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving elec-
tric shock or serious personal injury. Save this Owners
Manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation
and for instructing others who may use this machine.
!WARNING: Do not connect your pitching machine to a power source
until you have assembled and adjusted the machine as
described in this manual and have read and understood all
precautions and operating instructions in the manual and
printed on the machine.
READ THIS MANUAL:
• Know Your Pitching Machine. Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Learn
the machine’s capabilities, features and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards related to this machine.
• Guard against electrical shock. Avoid body contact with grounded sur-
faces. For example, radiators, pipes, fences, or other enclosures.
• Keep the operator’s area free of clutter. Pick up all loose balls around
the machine and keep ball supply in a pail, bucket or other suitable
container. Cluttered operating areas invite accidents.
• Do not allow children to operate the pitching machine. You must be
at least 18 years of age or older and instructed in the proper operation,
maintenance, care, and storage of this machine before operating it. Close
supervision is necessary when this machine is used near children.
Safety Signs & Labels
Carefully read all safety sign decals affixed to machine before operating your
JUGS pitching machine. See examples below.
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!DANGER
-SHOCK HAZARD- THIS MACHINE SHALL BE USED
AND STORED IN DRY LOCATIONS ONLY.
CJC-2
!WARNING
-PINCH POINT HAZARD- DO NOT PLACE HANDS OR
OTHER BODY PARTS INTO AREA NEAR MOVING TIRE(S).
CJC-3
!DANGER
-SHOCK HAZARD- ALWAYS UNPLUG MACHINE
BEFORE CHANGING FUSES. CJC-5a
!CAUTION
-STABILITY HAZARD- “T” HANDLE MUST BE IN PLACE
AND TIGHTENED BEFORE USING MACHINE.
CJC-7
CONTROL PANEL
WARNING: Abuse of this equipment can
cause ball chute to weaken, crack, break, rust,
etc. BEFORE using machine, hand check and
examine ball chute and REPLACE it if any of
these conditions exist.
IMPORTANT: If your machine is missing any of these safety sign decals or if
the decals on your machine have worn off or faded, please call JUGS, Inc. at
1-800-547-6843 to receive a new set of decals.
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• 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.
• Keep the machine clean, and free of grit and dirt. WIth the machine
unplugged, use only a clean damp cloth for cleaning. Never use brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean the
machine.
• Tighten the T-Handle and Switch-and-Play
™
knobs securely after
adjusting trajectory.
• Protect the operator. Place a pitcher's screen in front of the pitching
machine.
• Operate and store this pitching machine only in a clean, dry location.
Do not use outdoors if it is raining. If machine becomes wet, do not use. A
potential shock hazard exists if this machine is used while or after it has
become exposed to water. Hand-dry surface water from machine with a
clean cloth and allow the machine to completely air-dry before its next use.
• Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause your hand to move into the rotating tire. ALWAYS make sure
you have good footing and balance.
• Use only JUGS replacement parts when servicing. All repairs, whether
electrical or mechanical, should be made by a qualified JUGS service tech-
nician.
• Do not operate this machine under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
any medication.
• Stay alert and exercise control. Watch what you are doing and use
common sense. Do not operate this machine when you are tired. Do not
rush.
• Avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to a power supply.
Always turn off the machine before disconnecting it from a power source.
Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off. Do not
leave the machine until the tire has come to a complete stop.
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• Use the right ball. Use only JUGS
Lite-Flite
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or JUGS Polyballs in this
machine. DO NOT USE REAL
BASEBALLS OR SOFTBALLS.
• Inspect extension cords periodically. Replace them 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.
Awire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension
cord 25 feet or less 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 the cord to disconnect it from a recep-
tacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Stay constantly
aware of the cord’s location, and keep it well away from the rotating tire.
• 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 tire.
• 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 one-impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety
glasses.
• Never touch rotating tire. Do not put hands or fingers into the ball feed
chute. Hands and fingers should only go to the edge of the chute.
• Inspect the machine before every use. If damaged, have it repaired by
a qualified JUGS service technician.
• Inspect tire before every use. Be sure tire is free of grit and debris before
turning on the machine.
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