M
2
QUICK START + OPERATION
MACHINE DIAGRAM
GENERAL OPERATION
TOP VIEW
MACHINE ORIENTATION
HITTER
OPERATOR
1
- On/Off Switch
2
- Speed Control
3
- Speed Chart
4
- Ball Chute
5
- Wheels
6
- Fuse Box
7
- Frame
8
- Tilt Adjustment Handle
9
- Vertical Adjustment Handle
10
- Horizontal Adjustment Handle
11
- Protective Hand Guard
12
- Adjustment Grip
13
-
Transport Wheels
1
6
4
5
3
2
1.
Place the machine the desired pitch distance from home plate.
*Recommended machine distance is 50-60 feet
2.
Position legs so that two are directed toward the plate & one is back, toward
the operator (see
Machine Orientation
).
3.
Check that the On/Off Switch (
1
) is set to the “off” position.
4.
Standing behind the machine, plug your M2 into a 110 volt power source.
*Always use a 3-prong plug & 16 gauge or heavier power cord.
5.
Always use a Protective Screen for the safety of the operator.
6.
Aim the machine at the approximate pitch direction using the Adjustment
Handles (8,9 & 10) and tighten the handles to secure the machines position.
7.
Turn the machine On and set Speed Control Knobs (
2
) to the desired speed
setting. Allow the motors time to reach the proper speed before feeding a ball.
8a.
Test the pitch location by feeding a ball into the Ball Chute (
4
). Confirm pitch’s
location multiple times before allowing a batter to step into the box.
8b.
Make adjustments to the machines orientation as needed, and tighten all
handles after any adjustments are made. Test pitch location after all adjustments.
9.
Always set the speed and type of pitch to a level consistent with the ability,
experience, and comfort level of the batter.
10.
Always alert the batter verbally or with a routine visual signal and wait for an
acknowledgement from the batter prior to pitching the ball.
11.
Never mix balls types in a single training session. Mixing brands, types of
balls, or balls with different degrees of wear/age will negatively affect the
consistency and accuracy of the machine.
12.
When adjusting your machine, always loosen the appropriate Adjustment
Handles before moving the machine as desired, then tighten.
1.
Position machine’s head completely vertical, with top wheel directly above bottom
wheel (
Figure A
).
2.
Reference Speed Chart (
3
) and set wheel speeds accordingly on the Speed
Control (
2
). The speed selected should never exceed the batter’s comfort level.
3.
Aim machine and test the pitch location. Continue to make adjustments to the
machine’s alignment as needed and always test the pitch location before allowing a
hitter enter the batter’s box.
1.
Reference Speed Chart (
3
) and set wheel speeds accordingly on the Speed
Control (
2
). The speed selected should never exceed the batter’s comfort level.
2.
Loosen Tilt Adjustment Handle (
8
) by turning it counter-clockwise. This will allow
the machine head the freedom to tilt.
**Always be cautious when making adjustments to the machine, and never put
any body parts or clothing near the machine’s moving parts.**
3.
Tilt machine throwing head into position (
Figure B or C
). The angle of throwing
head will determine the directional break of the pitch.
4.
Tighten Tilt Adjustment Handle (
8
) by turning it clockwise. This will secure the
machine’s tilt function.
5.
Loosen Vertical Adjustment Handle (
9
) by turning it counter-clockwise. This will
allow the machine head the freedom to aim up or down.
6.
Tilt machine head back to raise the pitch trajectory. Since curveballs break
downwards, the machine must be aimed up to compensate for the pitch’s break.
7.
Tighten Vertical Adjustment Handel (
9
) by turning it clockwise. This will secure
the machine’s vertical adjustment function.
8.
Loosen Horizontal Adjustment Handle (
10
), move machine left of center for a left
hand curveball, or right of center for a right hand curveball. Re-tighten the Horizontal
Adjustment Handle by turning it clockwise.
9.
Test the pitch location. Continue to make adjustments as needed and always test
the pitch location before letting a hitter enter the batter’s box.
1. Reference Speed Chart (
3
) and set wheel speeds accordingly on the Speed
Control (
2
). The speed selected should never exceed the batter’s comfort level.
2. Loosen the Tilt Adjustment Handle (
8
) by turning it counter-clockwise. This will
allow the machine head the freedom to tilt.
**Always be cautious when making adjustments to the machine, and never put
any body parts or clothing near the machine’s moving parts.**
3. Tilt machine throwing head into a completely horizontal position (
Figure D
)
4. Tighten Tilt Adjustment Handle (
8
) by turning it clockwise. This will secure the
machine’s tilt function.
5. Loosen Horizontal Adjustment Handle (
10
) by turning it counter-clockwise, move
machine left of center for a left hand slider, or right of center for a right hand slider.
Re-tighten the vertical adjustment handle.
6. Test the pitch location. Continue to make adjustments as needed and always test
the pitch location before letting a hitter enter the batter’s box.
FASTBALL
FASTBALL to CURVEBALL
FASTBALL to SLIDER
8
10
11
12
13
9
Figure
B
Right Hand Curveball
Figure
A
Fastball
Figure
C
Left Hand Curveball
Figure
D
Slider
7