Lobster The pickle User manual

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owner’s manual

the pickle

play more. win more.

7340 Fulton Avenue

North Hollywood, CA 91605

tel 800.526.4041 fax 818.764.6061

www.lobstersports.com

[email protected]

TO AVOID INJURY:

• Keep face out of ball path - balls can shoot out from opening at any time.

• Use only for pickleball practice with conventional pickleballs.

• Turn off the machine when leaving it unattended or before performing

maintenance tasks.

• Never place body parts or objects into machine.

• Never operate with parts removed.

• Never add balls while machine is running.

• Never put wet balls in machine.

WARNINGS

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

T UR CUST MERS

Thank you for purchasing a Lobster ball machine. Please read this owner’s

manual in its entirety before operating your machine. These instructions

were written to ensure your safety and to protect the machine.

CHECK F R DAMAGE

Inspect your machine for damage. The machine may appear

undamaged externally, but internal parts could be damaged.

Test all of the machines functions.

SAVE THE RIGINAL SHIPPING B X

The original box and inserts should always be used if it is necessary

to ship the machine back to the factory.

If you have questions about your ball machine, D N T contact

your dealer; please call Lobster Sports directly at 800.210.5992

WARRANTY REGISTRATI N - To validate warranty, fill out card and send back via mail or email to warranty@lobstersports.com.

If you bought from a authorized dealer, please also include proof of purchase. (*Required Fields)

Machine Serial Number*______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name*______________________________________________________________ mail*________________________________________________

Mailing Address*________________________________________________ City*_____________________________State*_____ Zip*____________

Phone*______________________________________________________

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Purchase Date*______________________________________ Where Purchased*________________________________________________________

How did you learn about Lobster? (circle) LobsterSports.com Google Pro Player Friend Instagram Facebook Magazine Ad Club

Dealer__________________________________ Website__________________________________ Other__________________________________

What attracted you to this product? (circle) Quality Design Price Reputation Previous Customer Portability Better Features

Income (circle) $50-69K $70-$99K $100-$119K $120-149K $150-$199K $200-$299K $300-$499K $500K+ Gender M F

Age (circle) 15-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56-65 66-75 76-85 86+ ccupation ______________________________________________

OPTIONAL XT ND D WARRANTY** Please send in a separate envelope within 60 days of purchase.

One Year $65 Credit Card # ____________________________________________________ xpiration Date________________________

Two Years $110 Verification Code (last 3 digits in signature bar)___________________ Select (circle) Visa Discover Card

Three Years $149 Authorization Signature______________________________________

Lobster Sports warrants each Lobster pickle machine purchased will be free from D F CTS IN MAT RIAL AND WORKMANSHIP for the extended

period specified above past the normal 2 year limited warranty. The extended warranty period will run consecutively from the warranty period determined

at time of purchase. It does not cover parts worn under normal use, specifically the battery and the server wheels.

** xtended warranties only apply to machines located in the United States.

1 Year . . . . . . . . . . . . .$65

2 Years . . . . . . . . . .$110

3 Years . . . . . . . . . . .$149

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MACHINE SETUP

Intended Use

This pickleball machine is intended for use on a pickleball court. For safety reasons, players

should stand on the opposite side of the net at a minimum of 22 feet away from the machine.

This ball machine is designed to throw indoor or outdoor pickleballs only.

Unpack and Assembly

• Remove the machine from the box, detach the hopper and flip the hopper over.

• Reattach by pushing the hopper onto the case knobs, start with the front knob (furthest

from handle), then attach hopper to the back knob. Do not remove the wire deflectors.

Handle peration

To raise the handle, simply lift up on the handle until a click is heard or felt.

To fold the handle,

stand behind the machine and move the switches on the inside of the hinges up to the unlock

position and apply light pressure to the upper section of the handle until it begins to fold.

Transporting

Before transporting, invert the hopper to cover the machine and fold the handle down over

the hopper. The machine weighs approximately 35 lbs and may be lifted into a vehicle by one

or two people using the molded handholds on the underside of the machine base.

C NTR L PANEL

A. Power Switch –

Powers the machine on and off.

B. Horizontal Switch –

Turns on and off the random horizontal oscillation.

C. Remote Switch

–

Activates the handheld remote control (if purchased).

D. Reset Button

–

Button pops out in the event of a malfunction.

E. Basic Charger Jack –

This jack is for the basic charger.

F. Feed n LED –

L D will light up when the feed motor begins to turn.

G. Feed Knob –

Adjusts feed interval between 2-12 seconds. Turn completely counter-

clockwise to turn off the feed.

H. Speed Knob –

Adjusts the speed from 10-60 mph.

I. Spin Knob –

Controls amount of spin on the ball.

. Battery Status Indicator

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L D indicates battery charge.

K. Elevation Crank – L

ocated on side of machine. Adjusts the ball trajectory up & down.

CUST MER SERVICE

Since 1970, Lobster Sports has been dedicated to providing outstanding customer service.

We invite our customers to contact our Customer Service department at 800.526.4041

anytime between 8:00am - 4:30pm PST, Monday-Friday. After hours, please leave a voice

message or email us at support@lobstersports.com.

Shipping Damage

If an order arrives with shipping damages, contact Customer Service immediately for a

replacement. If a replacement part will not correct the problem right away, a Return

Authorization Number will be issued.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Lobster Sports warrants to the original purchaser of Lobster Sports ball machine (the “Product”) that the Product will be free of defects in materials and

workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from the date of purchase, except for the battery and server wheels, which are warranted for six

months. Chargers, accessories, demonstration models, and reconditioned machines shall have a one year warranty. ( ach respective warranty period

hereinafter referred to as “Warranty Period”). Unless otherwise prohibited by law, this Limited Warranty is void unless the purchaser completes and

returns the attached warranty response form to Lobster Sports within 30 days of purchase of the Product.

REMEDIES

If such a defect arises and a return authorization request is received by Lobster Sports within the applicable Warranty Period, Lobster Sports will, at its

option and to the extent permitted by law, either (1) repair the Product at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or (2) replace the

Product with a new or refurbished Product. In the event of such a defect, to the extent permitted by law, these are your sole and exclusive remedies.

Shipping and handling charges may apply. This Limited Warranty is valid only in the jurisdiction where the Products are sold by Lobster Sports itself or

through its authorized reseller or agent and is valid to the extent permitted by the applicable laws of such jurisdictions. Any replacement Product will be

warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or 30 days, whichever is longer, or for any additional period of time that may be required by

applicable law. Lobster Sports reserves the right to authorize warranty service or repairs to be done by others.

H W T BTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

To make a warranty claim, the purchaser must request a return authorization by contacting Lobster Sports by calling 1-800-526-4041. As may be required

by applicable law, Lobster Sports may require you to furnish proof of purchase details and/or comply with other requirements before receiving warranty

service. The purchaser is responsible for all costs of returning the Product to Lobster Sports, including, but not limited to, the cost of packaging, shipping

and applicable taxes. If Lobster Sports determines that any returned Product is not defective, within the terms of this warranty, the purchaser shall pay

Lobster Sports all costs of handling and return shipping.

EXCLUSI NS AND LIMITATI NS

Lobster Sports does not warrant that the operation of the Product will be uninterrupted or error-free. This Limited Warranty applies only to the original

purchaser of the Product that was purchased from an authorized reseller or sales channel and manufactured by or for Lobster Sports that can be identified

by an authorized “Lobster” trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to it. Without limiting the foregoing, the Limited Warranty does not apply to any (a)

Lobster Sports products and services other than the Products, (b) non-Lobster Sports products, even if included or sold with a Product, including, without

limitation, any counterfeit products, (c) products that are, or Lobster Sports reasonably believes to be, stolen, (d) Product with altered or removed logos

and/or brand markings, (e) consumables (such as batteries), or (f) software, even if packaged or sold with the Product or embedded in the Product.

This Limited Warranty does not apply to a Product or part of a Product that has been serviced, altered, refurbished, or modified by anyone who is not

authorized by Lobster Sports, nor does it apply to any cosmetic damage such as scratches and dents. In addition, this Limited Warranty does not apply to

damage or defects caused by (a) accident, abuse, misuse, mishandling, flood, fire, earthquake or other external causes; (b) normal wear and tear or aging

of the Product such as discoloration; (c) repairs that have been made or attempted by you or others without authorization; or (d) operating the Product (i)

outside the permitted or intended uses described by Lobster Sports, (ii) not in accordance with instructions provided by Lobster Sports, or (iii) with

improper voltage or power supply.

No Lobster Sports reseller, distributor, agent or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this Limited Warranty. If any

term contained herein is held to be illegal or unenforceable, the legality or enforceability of the remaining terms shall not be affected or impaired.

IMPLIED WARRANTIES

XC PT TO TH XT NT PROHIBIT D BY APPLICABL LAW, ALL IMPLI D WARRANTI S (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTI S OF

M RCHANTABILITY AND FITN SS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOS ) SHALL B LIMIT D IN DURATION TO TH DURATION OF THIS LIMIT D

WARRANTY. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

LIMITATI N F DAMAGES

XC PT TO TH XT NT PROHIBIT D BY APPLICABL LAW, LOBST R SPORTS SHALL NOT B LIABL FOR ANY INCID NTAL, INDIR CT,

SP CIAL, OR CONS QU NTIAL DAMAG S, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, R V NU OR DATA, R SULTING FROM

ANY BR ACH OF XPR SS OR IMPLI D WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UND R ANY OTH R L GAL TH ORY, V N IF LOBST R SPORTS

HAS B N ADVIS D OF TH POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAG S. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, indirect,

incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

G VERNING LAW

This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, USA, without giving effect to any conflict of laws principles that may

provide the application of the law of another jurisdiction.

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CHARGING INSTRUCTI NS

Charging the Battery with the Basic Charger

Charge the machine for 12-16 or until the L D indicator is solid green before the first use.

If you purchased a premium or fast charger with the machine, you will not receive a basic charger.

• Insert the basic charger into the control panel jack.

• Plug the charger into a live AC outlet and charge until the L D indicator is solid green.

•

Depending on usage, the typical charging time will range from 18-24 hours.

• To avoid overcharging your battery, disconnect the charger after the L D indicator is

solid green. Never charge the battery for longer than 24 hours in a row.

• For optimal battery life, charge the battery after each use.

Battery level and status are indicated on your control panel L D by the following:

• Green SOLID & Red OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Battery at full charge

• Green FLASHING & Red OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Battery at 2/3 charge

• Green OFF & Red FLASHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Battery at 1/3 charge

• Green OFF & Red SOLID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Battery depleted

Charging the Battery with the Premium Charger or Fast Charger

When charging the machine with a premium or fast charger, the charging L D indicators on

the control panel are bypassed and the charger base LED lights are used instead. Both

chargers have trickle charge technology, which ensures the battery will not be overcharged.

• Insert the round 3-prong battery charger connector into the charger jack located on the

left side of the red case. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet.

• Premium Charger

- Battery will be fully charged in 3-6 hours depending on battery level.

•

Fast Charger - Battery will be fully charged in 9-18 hours depending on the battery level.

• An orange light (premium) or a red light (fast) indicates the battery is charging.

• A green light on either charger indicates the battery is fully charged.

• For optimal capacity, charge the battery after each use.

Using the Machine with the Premium Charger

The premium charger can extend your playing time 2-4 hours. To use this feature:

• nsure the battery is mostly charged, connect the charger to the machine and plug into

an electrical outlet. Then turn the machine on and play.

• The premium charger will NOT fully charge the battery and power the machine at the

same time. It will not power the machine if the battery is dead.

Battery Life and Maintenance

Before storing the machine, ensure the battery is fully charged. When the machine is not in

regular use (or is being stored), charge the machine every month until the L D light is solid

green. Never let the machine go uncharged for more than one month.

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PERATING INSTRUCTI NS

Court Placement

To ensure the best position and widest range of sweep, align the white

line marker on the bottom of the machine with the baseline, placing

the machine at the center mark (as shown to the right).

If desired, move the machine closer to the net to narrow the sweep or

move it back from the baseline to widen it. To reposition the machine,

turn on the horizontal sweep and turn it off when the machine is in the

desired position—It is not necessary to pick up the machine.

Power the Machine

Turn the machine on by switching the POW R button on the control panel. nsure both the

ball speed and feed dials are at their lowest setting.

• Turn the power on, set the feed to 10 seconds and the speed to 35 MPH.

• Put 3-4 balls in the machine. Confirm the trajectory and speed are appropriate.

Adjust, if necessary. Once you have set the machine up properly, turn machine off,

load the hopper full of balls, and then turn the machine on again to play.

• To turn off the feed, turn off the power button.

Elevation Hand Crank

The elevation knob is located on the lower right side of the machine. Pull-out and twist the

knob clockwise to raise your ball trajectory up and turn counter-clockwise to lower. Use the

elevation indicator on the front of the case to identify and return to preferred level settings.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTI NS

Cleaning

Turn the power off when cleaning the machine. The outside of the machine may be wiped with

a mild detergent. The inside of the machine may be vacuumed to remove dirt and debris (i.e.

leaves, sand particles, dirt, etc). In addition, remove all small debris from the balls before

refilling the hopper.

Storage

he elite storage cover is an ideal way to protect your machine from the elements.

Always

store the machine indoors in a clean, dry location. xposure to rain and snow will damage the

electronics.

Never store the machine in a closed car trunk—which can reach 180 degrees. xcessive heat

and extreme conditions can affect the machine’s electronics and battery.