JUGS Sports Curveball (2 wheel) Pitching Machine - Manual (Page 15)

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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 0 mph setting) and the toggle switch is in the OFF position.
3. Plug heavy-duty, no.18-gauge three-prong extension cord into II0-volt A/C
outlet and connect to the short cord on 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 machine to aim at desired target. While grasping T-handle above the
control box, loosen the lock knob and adjust the trajectory as desired. Tighten
lock knob securely. (You will have to practice this targeting so you will know
how to set the machine for each pitch.) Be sure to tighten base and leg T-
clamps
5. Place toggle switch in the ON position. Gradually turn speed dials to desired
speed.
6. Have all batters and observers stand well clear of the target as you throw
practice balls. To adjust trajectory and point of aim, use the T-handle, lock knob
and base T-clamp, (It is normal to throw five or six balls before arriving at the
setting you desire.) Always have the batter stand clear while adjusting your
JUGS pitching machine.
7. 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.
8. Throw balls at speeds the batter can learn to hit. As the batter’s skills increase
you can throw faster pitches.
9. When you increase speed of any pitch, you must lower elevation of aim; when
you decrease speed, you must increase the aim elevation.
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