Match Mate Quickstart User manual

Limited Warranty
Match Mate warrants its products to be free from defect in materials and
workmanship for a period of one year from date of original purchase
except for the battery, which is warranted for six months. Match Mate will
repair or replace defective products at its discretion, without charge.
Evidence showing the date of purchase and serial number must be
submitted at the time the warranty claim is made. This warranty is void if the
serial number has been altered or removed and shall not apply to damage
caused by misuse, unauthorized repairs or alterations. If any defect should
occur, contact Match Mate at 1-800-837-1002, and request Technical
Assistance or issue a trouble ticket at www.matchmatetennis.com. Please
have your serial number available; it can be found on the bottom of the
machine. If we are unable to resolve the problem by telephone, return the
unit in its original carton and packing, freight prepaid. Match Mate will pay
the freight to return the repaired merchandiseto the customer. No C.O.D.
shipments will be accepted. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. THE
FOREGOINGWARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIESOF QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE,WHETHER
WRITTEN, ORAL, OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MATCH MATE BE
LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGESWHETHER IN CONTRACT,TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT
LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts and/or the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not
apply to you. Returns: For a full refund less shipping costs, an R.A. number
must be requested within five business days after the customer’s receipt of
the machine as indicated by the package tracking information, and the
returned product must be received by Match Mate within seven business
days after the R.A. number is issued. Please call 1-614-836-2677 to obtain
the required R.A. number. Restocking fees apply to all returns received by
Match Mate after the initial grace period outlined above. Restocking fees
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not returned in the original packing. This offer applies only to machines
purchased directly from Match Mate. Please see your dealer or sales
representativefor all applicable return information. Returns after 30 days of
receipt are prohibited.
Match Mate
Quickstart
Instruction Manual
Match Mate Tennis
A Division of
Staber Industries
4800 Homer Ohio
Groveport, OH 43125
Toll Free: 800-837-1002
Outside the USA: 614-836-2677
www.MatchMateTennis.com

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF
THE
MATCH MATE Quickstart
TENNIS BALL MACHINE
The Match Mate Quickstart was specifically
designed for beginning tennis players of all
ages. It is designed to shoot on the shortened
courts for quickstart play as well as regulation
courts. The Quickstart is a compact, self-
contained unit, weighing 29 lbs. It is designed
to be easily handled, transported, and stored.
Ball speeds range from a soft 15-mph to 30-
mph drive.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INFORMATION
Observe the following precautions at all times:
Do not reach or look into the ball exit
hole without first turning off the main
power.
Do not place hands or foreign objects
into the ball hopper while the power is
on.
Do not use this machine while it is
raining or in standing water. Do not
use wet tennis balls.
The Quickstart can use any stage ball:
green, red, orange, and regular tennis
balls.
Battery Instructions
The following are requirements to ensure
proper performance of sealed lead acid
batteries:
Charge battery immediately after use.
Do not store battery in discharged state.
Do not store for more than 30 days
without recharging.
Do not store the Quickstart in a
closed trunk where temperatures can
reach over 180 degrees.
Charging
Instructions
All Quickstart ball machines are equipped
with a smart charger. Follow these steps to
charge the internal battery.
Connect the battery charger to a
live electrical outlet.
Insert the battery charger into the
receptacle labeled “charger” on the
control panel.
The LED light on the charger will
turn green when the machine is
charged. Charge time is
approximately10 hours.

Court Placement
Examples Of court positioning the
Quickstart on the 36’ court
The “Quickstart” will travel 10-11m (35-
37) ft.’’ @ full speed with the red ball.
Top speed is (24-26 mph)
Reduce speeds for baseline to serviceline
play
On the Orange court or the 60 ft. court,
the orange (stage two) balls will travel
from baseline to the opposite service at
top speeds of (26-28 mph)
Reduce speeds for serviceline to servicelin
play
On the green (and regulation) courts, the
green (stage one) balls will travel from
serviceline to service at top speeds of (26-
30 mph).
With standard tennis balls the
QUICKSTART shoots the ball at speeds up
to 32 mph.
Examples Of court positioning with the
Quickstart on the 60’ court
TESTING PROCEDURES
Prior to shipping, every Quickstart ball
machine is tested with approximately 100
balls. NOTE: There might be some residual
ball fuzz in the machine and/or wear marks on
the pitching wheels as a result of testing.
ELEVATION
SPACERS
The elevation spacers add 10 degrees of ball
elevation. The spacers are recommended
when using the lowest ball speed settings. To
install, slide the spacers into the center holes
on the front rubber feet.

Operation
POWER: The power switch turns the unit on
and enables the other functions.
SPEED: The ball speed control knob
regulates the ball velocity from a soft 15-
mph toss to a 30-mph drive.
FEED: The feed control knob regulates the
time interval between shots. The range is 4-
18 seconds. There is a 10-second delay after
the main power switch is turned on before the
ball feed activates.
CHARGER: The battery charger plugs into
the charger receptacle. Charging time for a
fully drained battery is 10 hours. DO NOT
OPERATE THE MACHINEWITH THE
BATTERY CHARGER PLUGGED INTO THE
CHARGING RECEPTACLE.
RESET: The reset switch protects the
electronics and motors. In the event the reset
is activated, turn off the main power, depress
the reset switch, turn on the main power, and
resume operation. If the switch is activated
shortly thereafter, check for balls jammed
inside the machine.
BATT: The battery indicator light will
illuminate when the battery is drained and
unable to power the machine.