JUGS Sports Jr. Baseball & Softball (1 wheel) Pitching Machine User Manual
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Use the right ball. Use only JUGS dimpled style, Lite-Flite, Softie, one-ounce
polyball baseballs, high-quality leather baseballs (9-inch Wilson A1010 equal or
better), or tennis balls in this machine.
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Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.
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Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your machine will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gauge size
(AWG) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in
length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number,
the heavier the cord.
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Do not abuse the cord. Never yank cord to disconnect it from receptacle.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Stay constantly aware of cord
location and keep it well away from the rotating tires.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets,
or other jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into the moving parts. Long
hair should be tied up and tucked under hats and helmets. Severe physical
harm may result if loose clothing, jewelry or hair is caught in rotating tires.
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Always wear safety glasses and batting helmets while the wheels are
rotating. Debris on the tires can fly off and cause physical harm. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
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Never touch rotating tires. Do not put hands or fingers into ball feed chute.
Hands and fingers should only go to the edge of the chute (or the edge of the
sleeve in the case of fly ball or pop-up practice).
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Inspect machine before every use. If damaged, have repaired by a qualified
JUGS service technician.
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Inspect tires before every use. Be sure tires are free of grit and debris before
turning on machine.
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Do not use machine if ON/Off switch does not work. In the unlikely event
that the switch becomes defective, have it replaced by a qualified JUGS service
technician.