JUGS Sports SMALL-BALL Pitching Machine - Manual (Page 18)

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Operation: Automatic Feed
1. Operators of JUGS ® Pitching Machines must wear safety glasses and
batting helmets at all times.
2. Make sure the POWER switch and the FEEDER switch are in the OFF position.
3. Plug a heavy-duty, No.16-gauge three-prong, extension cord into a
110-volt AC outlet and connect it to the power cord on the pitching
machine. Place the pitcher's screen in front of the pitching machine to
protect the pitching machine from batted balls.
4. Fill the SMALL-BALL ® Machine Feeder with as many
balls as you desire—up to 25 balls. Make sure POWER
switch and FEEDER switch are in the OFF position
when loading the feeder.
5. Position the machine to aim at the target. While grasping the grip handle
on top of the machine, loosen the vertical adjustment knob on the right
side of the machine and adjust the trajectory as desired. Tighten the
vertical adjustment knob securely. (You will have to practice this
targeting so you will know how to set the machine for each pitch.)
6. Turn the pitch-control dial on your control panel to the pitch selection you
desire.
7. Place the POWER switch and FEEDER switch to the ON position.
8. Have all batters and observers stand well clear of the target as you throw
practice balls to adjust the trajectory. Tighten the vertical adjustment
knob securely. (It is normal to throw five or six balls before arriving at the
setting you desire.) Always have the batter and others stand clear while
adjusting your JUGS
® pitching machine.
9. The 25 -ball feeder will automatically release a ball every 5 seconds.
10. At the beginning of practice, or after any change in speed, curve, or
trajectory, have the batter stand well clear while at least one test ball is
thrown to make sure the ball is thrown at the desired target. If you move
the machine for any reason, repeat this process.