PowerNet LAUNCH F-LITE 1194 User manual

PITCHING MACHINE
1194 | LAUNCH F-LITE
BASEBALL | SOFTBALL

MANUAL
MANUAL

Table of Contents
Welcome to the Team 04
Product Safety Labels 05
Safety Instructions 06
Electrical Safety & Battery Pack Recommendations 07
Part Descriptions 08
Baseball Setup 09-12
Softball Setup 13-16
Launch F-Lite Ultra Light Balls 17
Pop-Fly Ball Setting 18
Product Specications & Product Warranty 19
7 Day Challenge 20
Need More Gear? 21

Thank you for purchasing the
PowerNet LAUNCH F-LITE
Pitching Machine. Team PowerNet
takes pride in building condence
through sports.
Winners aren’t built overnight. Individuals who challenge
themselves and others to create strong habits to excel
in sports walk away with something even greater than
the game; pride, condence and self-respect. This places
them in a position to experience sustained success in all
areas. Our dedication to providing quality equipment at
affordable prices has never wavered. Our driving force
is to get PowerNet gear in the hands of the player.
We trust in the process of training and hard work as
it will lead to success on and off the eld. Here at
PowerNet, our hope is to play a role in building winners
not only in sports, but in life as well.
Welcome to the Team!
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• BATTER MUST
WEAR A NOCSAE
APPROVED
BATTING HELMET
• DO NOT STAND
IN FRONT OF
MACHINE WHILE
IN USE
• PITCHING
OPERATOR MUST
STAND BEHIND A
PROTECTIVE
SCREEN
• ONLY PITCH ONE
BALL AT A TIME
• DO NOT STEP IN
TO BAT UNTIL 1ST
DETERMINING THE
BALL PATH IS IN
THE DESIRED
STRIKE ZONE
WARNING
!
Product Safety Labels
• The product safety labels included with the pitching machine are
designed to inform the operator of the potential hazards associated
with using this machine. Misuse could result in serious injury or harm.
• Carefully read all afxed safety labels and warnings to help ensure
complete safety and satisfaction while using your machine. The labels
are strategically located on the respective areas of the machine where
injury could occur. This placement also works to ensure visibility by
the operator(s).
• Locate the four examples shown below on your machine. If you are
missing any labels or need to replace old/worn out labels, please
contact the PowerNet Customer Service Department at the number
located on the back of this manual.
TURN MACHINE OFF AND ENSURE WHEEL IS NO LONGER
SPINNING BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS. KEEP
FINGERS, BODY PARTS AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM
MOVING PARTS.
DANGER
!
• SHOCK HAZARD - THIS MACHINE SHALL
BE USED AND STORED IN DRY LOCATIONS
ONLY. NEVER USE IN WETCONDITIONS.
• STABILITY HAZARD - “T” HANDLE MUST
BE FULLYTIGHTENED BEFORE TURNING ON
MACHINE.
• DO NOT MODIFY THIS MACHINE IN ANY
WAY.DOING SO CAN BE DANGEROUS AND
VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY.
DANGER
!
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• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNING LABELS BEFORE OPERATION
• INSPECT WHEEL BEFORE EACH USE
• DO NOT USE IF WHEEL IS CRACKED
CONTACT FOR SERVICE
• USE ONLY APPROVED POWERNET
LAUNCH F-LITE PRACTICE BALLS
• USING NON-APPROVED BALLS CAN
DAMAGE THE MACHINE AND VOID
WARRANTY
WARNING
!
FOR SERVICE CONTACT
[phone]
[e-mail]

Safety Instructions
1) Batter must wear a NOCSAE® approved helmet at all times.
2) Never use this machine in wet or adverse conditions – machine and balls should be
moisture free.
3) Never stand or walk in front of machine while powered on.
4) Always use machine with a protective screen to help protect operator from batted balls.
5) Operator should wear protective eyewear and helmet at all times.
6) Turn the machine off and have wheel completely stopped prior to making any
adjustment (other than speed and elevation). Never attempt to slow or stop the wheel
while it is spinning.
7) Stop use immediately and disconnect power if any loud or unusual noises occur. Report
to PowerNet Customer Service at [phone] to resolve issue.
8) Launch F-Lite balls are required, do not use real baseballs or softballs.
9) Never remove or install Baseball | Softball Chute inserts while machine is running.
10) React to errant pitches the same way you would if batting off a live pitcher.
The PowerNet Launch F-Lite Pitching Machine was designed for use by operators
18 years of age or older. Adult supervision is required for machine operation of anyone
under 18 years of age.
Do not attempt to operate this machine until you have carefully read
and fully understand all safety rules, instructions, warning labels, etc. outlined
in this manual. Failure to follow this warning can result in accidents involving electric
shock or serious personal injury. Save and review this Owner’s Manual frequently to continue
safe operation, and to instruct others who may use this machine.
PowerNet has thoroughly inspected and tested each LAUNCH F-LITE
PITCHING MACHINE at the factory prior to shipping, but occasional
errant pitches may occur due to the following factors: balls in poor
condition, moisture on ball or wheel, high wind conditions,
debris on ball or wheel, careless or negligent use, or improper
storage. Eliminating these factors will help ensure consistency,
accuracy, and safety.
NOTE: DAMAGE RELATED TO IMPROPER USE OR
NEGLIGENCE WILL AUTOMATICALLY VOID ALL WARRANTIES.
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WARNING
!
Electrical Safety
The Launch F-Lite Pitching Machine has a 120V motor and plugs into a standard
110-voltage outlet.
IN ORDER TO POWER THE LAUNCH F-LITE PITCHING MACHINE YOU WILL NEED TO PLUG INTO A GROUNDED (3-PRONG) OUTLET BOX.
• DO NOT OPERATE OR STORE YOUR LAUNCH F-LITE PITCHING MACHINE IN A WET
ENVIRONMENT.
• SURGE PROTECTOR IS RECOMMENDED WHEN POWERING MACHINE WITH GENERATOR.
• IF USING AN EXTENSION CORD IT MUST HAVE A 3-PRONG PLUG.
• DO NOT WRAP THE MACHINE’S POWER CORD NOR EXTENSION CORD AROUND THE
BASE. FAILURE TO ABIDE COULD LEAD TO A PINCHED OR EXPOSED WIRE.
Battery Pack Recommendations
ON THE FIELD?
SCAN THE QR CODE FOR A LIST OF
PORTABLE LIGHTWEIGHT BATTERY PACKS
COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR LAUNCH F-LITE
PITCHING MACHINE.
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Part Descriptions
A. BASE
G. BODY
J. BASEBALL CHUTE
M. SOFTBALL CHUTE
H. PINCH PAD
K. CENTER SCREW
C. T-HANDLE
N. POWER CORD
B. BASE CLAMP
I. BALL SETTING
ADJUSTMENT KNOBS
O. VERTICAL HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
F. HORIZONTAL
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
D. BASE LEGS
E. LEG EXTENSIONS
P. GRIP HANDLES
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L. CHUTE SCREWS
STEP 1: Connect chute at the
center screw attachment point
STEP 2: Screw in both side
screws
STEP 3: Change the Ball Setting
to “Baseball” on the Pinch Plate
BASEBALL CHUTE
STEP 1: Connect chute at the
center screw attachment point
STEP 2: Raise the Ball Setting
to “Softball” on the Pinch Plate
NOTE: There is only a single center
attachment point when pitching
softballs. Refer to manual.
SOFTBALL CHUTE

Baseball Setup
BASEBALL BASE AND BASE LEG
ASSEMBLY
BASEBALL CHUTE(J)PINCH PAD(H) | BALL SETTING
ADJUSTMENT KNOBS(I)
KEY COMPONENTS FOR BASEBALL
STEP 1: Connect chute at the
center screw attachment point
STEP 2: Screw in both side
screws
STEP 3: Change the Ball Setting
to “Baseball” on the Pinch Plate
BASEBALL CHUTE
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Insert Base Clamp(B) into
Base(A). Use T-Handle(C) to
join the two but do not fully
tighten.
Insert LEG ASSEMBLIES into BASE
ASSEMBLY. Use T-Handle(C) to tighten.
Baseball Setup
STEP 1 STEP 2
STEP 3
Connect Base Legs(D) to Leg Extensions(E), x3.
BASE ASSEMBLY
X3
BASEBALL BASE/LEG ASSEMBLY
SHOULD LOOK LIKE THIS.
CD
E
AB
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Insert Pinch Pad(H) into Body(G) (H is a tight t
into G, gently push in). Set Pinch Pad(H) to the
Baseball Setting. Secure Pinch Pad(H) with Ball
Setting Adjustment Knobs(I), x4.
Place Body(G) onto full BASE and
LEG ASSEMBLY. Secure Body(G) with
Horizontal Adjustment Knob(F).
NOTE:
The Body(G) needs to be
centered between the two
front Legs. The Horizontal
Adjustment Knob(F) should
always be located on the left
side below the Speed Dial.
Rear Leg should be centered
with Chute(J). This helps
with stability and minimizes
movement.
Secure Baseball
Chute(J) using
Center Screw(K).
Secure sides of
Baseball Chute(J)
with Chute
Screws(L).
HORIZONTAL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB(F)
BODY(G)
REAR LEG
FRONT LEGS
BASEBALL
CHUTE(J)
Baseball Setup
H
I
I
G
STEP 4 STEP 5
L
STEP 6
F
G
J
K
STEP 1: Connect chute at the
center screw attachment point
STEP 2: Screw in both side
screws
STEP 3: Change the Ball Setting
to “Baseball” on the Pinch Plate
BASEBALL CHUTE
STEP1: Connect chute at the
centerscrew attachment point
STEP2: Screw in both side
screws
STEP3: Change the Ball Setting
to“Baseball” on the Pinch Plate
BASEBALL CHUTE
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Baseball Setup
Loosen Vertical Height Adjustment Knob(O) and use Grip Handles(P) to tilt the machine
to pitch height preference.
Loosen Horizontal Adjustment Knob(F) until Body(G) easily swivels side to side. Adjust
position to preference and tighten Horizontal Adjustment Knob(F).
GRIP HANDLES(P)
VERTICAL HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT KNOB(O)
HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT
KNOB(F)
NOTE:
Initially, it may be
difcult to adjust the tilt.
Apply pressure on the
Grip Handles(P) to tilt the
machine.
ADJUSTING VERTICAL TILT
ADJUSTING HORIZONTAL SWIVEL
STEP 1: Connect chute at the
center screw attachment point
STEP 2: Screw in both side
screws
STEP 3: Change the Ball Setting
to “Baseball” on the Pinch Plate
BASEBALL CHUTE

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SOFTBALL BASE AND BASE LEG
ASSEMBLY
SOFTBALL CHUTE(M)PINCH PAD(H) | BALL SETTING
ADJUSTMENT KNOBS(I)
Softball Setup
KEY COMPONENTS FOR SOFTBALL
STEP 1: Connect chute at the
center screw attachment point
STEP 2: Raise the Ball Setting
to “Softball” on the Pinch Plate
NOTE: There is only a single center
attachment point when pitching
softballs. Refer to manual.
SOFTBALL CHUTE

Softball Setup
Place Body(G) onto full BASE and LEG
ASSEMBLY. Secure Body(G) with Horizontal
Adjustment Knob(F).
Insert Base Legs(D) into BASE ASSEMBLY.
Use T-Handle(C) to tighten.
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STEP 2
STEP 3
Insert Base Clamp(B) into
Base(A). Use T-Handle(C) to
join the two but do not fully
tighten.
STEP 1
BASE ASSEMBLY
C
AB
SOFTBALL BASE/LEG ASSEMBLY
SHOULD LOOK LIKE THIS.
F
G

Softball Setup
Insert Pinch Pad(H) into Body(G) (H is
a tight t into G, gently push in). Set
Pinch Pad(H) to the Softball Setting.
Secure Pinch Pad(H) with Ball Setting
Adjustment Knobs(I), x4.
Secure Softball Chute(M) using
Center Screw(K). Sides of Softball
Chute(M) DO NOT NEED TO BE
SECURED. Chute Screws(L) not
needed.
STEP 1: Connect chute at the
center screw attachment point
STEP 2: Raise the Ball Setting
to “Softball” on the Pinch Plate
NOTE:There is only a single center
attachment point when pitching
softballs. Refer to manual.
SOFTBALL CHUTE
NOTE:
The Body(G) needs to be centered
between the two front Legs. The Horizontal
Adjustment Knob(F) should always be
located on the left side below the Speed
Dial. Rear Leg should be centered with
Chute(M). This helps with stability and
minimizes movement.
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H
I
I
G
STEP 4
M
STEP 5
K
STEP 1: Connect chute at the
center screw attachment point
STEP 2: Raise the Ball Setting
to “Softball” on the Pinch Plate
NOTE: There is only a single center
attachment point when pitching
softballs. Refer to manual.
SOFTBALL CHUTE
SOFTBALL CHUTE(M)
HORIZONTAL
ADJUSTMENT KNOB(F)
BODY(G)
REAR LEG
FRONT LEGS

Softball Setup
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Loosen Vertical Height Adjustment Knob(O) and use Grip Handles(P) to tilt the machine
to pitch height preference.
Loosen Horizontal Adjustment Knob(F) until Body(G) easily swivels side to side. Adjust
position to preference and tighten Horizontal Adjustment Knob(F).
GRIP HANDLES(P)
VERTICAL HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT KNOB(O)
HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT
KNOB(F)
NOTE:
Initially, it may be
difcult to adjust the tilt.
Apply pressure on the
Grip Handles(P) to tilt the
machine.
ADJUSTING VERTICAL TILT
ADJUSTING HORIZONTAL SWIVEL
STEP 1: Connect chute at the
center screw attachment point
STEP 2: Raise the Ball Setting
to “Softball” on the Pinch Plate
NOTE: There is only a single center
attachment point when pitching
softballs. Refer to manual.
SOFTBALL CHUTE

WARNING
!
DO NOT USE REGULAR BASEBALLS | SOFTBALLS.
ONLY LAUNCH F-LITE ULTRA LIGHT BALLS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR THIS MACHINE.
***OFF-BRAND DIMPLED AND LIGHT BALLS WILL NOT WORK.***
LOWER SPEED PERFORMANCE WILL OCCUR DUE TO WEIGHT AND MATERIAL OF
OFF-BRAND BALLS.
Need Extra Practice Balls?
USING REGULAR BASEBALLS | SOFTBALLS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!
ULTRA LIGHT BALLS
WARNING: THESE ARE THE ONLY BALLS COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR
MACHINE DUE TO THEIR WEIGHT AND CONSTRUCTION
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER BALLS
ORDER NOW ON
By
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MUST REGISTER PRODUCT FOR GUARANTED QRRANTY
Loosen Vertical Height Adjustment Knob(O) to adjust the tilt. Use the Grip
Handles(P) to TILT the BODY UPWARD FOR POP-FLY Balls.
Pop-Fly Ball Settingm!
GRIP HANDLES(P)
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NOTE:
Initially, it may be
difcult to adjust the tilt.
Apply pressure on the
Grip Handles(P) to tilt the
machine.
VERTICAL HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT KNOB(0)

Product Specications
Product Warranty
***MUST REGISTER PRODUCT TO GUARANTEE WARRANTY***
VISIT US AT www.TrainingNets.com FOR MORE INFO!
We at PowerNet are proud of the quality and durability of our products and offer a 1 year
limited warranty on new, unused PowerNet products purchased through authorized dealers
within the USA.
PowerNet’s 1 year limited warranty coverage is as follows:
The body, base, legs, motor, and misc. parts are covered for manufacturer defects only.
Damages as a result of normal wear and tear or lack of proper storage are not covered.
PowerNet products are designed to be portable and taken down after each use. Any
signs of our products being left outside for extended periods of time will not be covered
under this limited warranty. Please be advised that PowerNet products are designed
for independent recreational use only. For commercial and extended use situations, a
replacement part will be offered for purchase with a small shipping fee as these uses void
warranty. Please replace defective parts immediately to prevent further damage.
MOTOR
Variable Speed ............................................................................................................ 4
Volts ..................................................................................................................................... 120v dc
Amps ................................................................................................................................... 3.319a
RPM (no load) .............................................................................................................. 3800rpm
Overload Protection ................................................................................................ YES
FRAME
Base Legs and Leg extensions ..................................................................... STEEL TUBING
Base, Base Clamp, and T-Handle Casting ........................................... ALUMINUM
Baseball Chute | Softball Chute .................................................................... PLASTIC-ABS
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