JUGS Sports Lite-Flite Machine - Manual (Page 17)

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Operation
1 . Operators of Jugs Pitching Machines must wear safety glasses and
batting helmets at all times .
2 . Check speed dial and make sure it is in the full counter-clockwise
position (pointer at minimum setting) and the ON/OFF switch is 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 short cord on the pitching machine .
Place the pitcher's screen in front of the pitching machine to protect the
operator and the pitching machine from batted balls .
4 . Position the machine to aim at the desired target . While grasping the grip
handle on top of the machine, loosen the vertical adjustment knob on the
left 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 .)
5 . Turn the speed dial on your control panel to the pitch selection feature
desired .
6 . Place ON/OFF switch to the ON position .
7 . 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 .
8 . 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 .
9 . When throwing fastballs, throw balls at speeds the batter can learn
to hit. As the batter's skills increase, you can throw faster pitches.