WARNING LABELS & CAUTION
CAREFULLY READ ALL WARNINGS & CAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATION.
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UNDERSTAND YOUR PITCHING MACHINE.
Read this Owner's Manual
carefully and understand how your machine operates prior to use.
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NSPECT MACHINE BEFORE EACH USE.
Always check machine prior to
each use. If machine is damaged or you have questions, contact Heater Sports
and a technician will help you (800-492-9334). Using the machine while in
damaged condition could cause serious bodily injury.
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DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE MACHINE. ALL OPERATORS
MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER.
Adult supervision is required at all times. This
machine is not a toy and if used improperly, could cause bodily harm. Never
allow children to operate or be near machine when in use. Doing so may result
in serious bodily injury.
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MAKE SURE BALL PATH IS CLEAR BEFORE PITCHING BALLS.
Always make
sure no person or object is in the path of the throwing arm or ball path. Failing
to do so could result in serious bodily injury.
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NEVER STAND DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF MACHINE.
Never allow anyone to
stand directly in front of the machine’s throwing arm. The throwing arm can be
under extreme pressure and if released can cause serious injury. Always keep
body parts and objects out of the path of the machine.
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ALWAYS TEST TRAJECTORY OF PITCH BEFORE PITCHING TO BATTER.
ALWAYS test the pitch location and speed before allowing a batter to step in
front of the machine.
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BATTERS MUST WEAR HELMETS.
ALWAYS use an NOCSE approved batting
helmet when batting and use an L-Screen or Protective Net when pitching to
batter.
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THROW ONLY RECOMMENDED BALLS. DO NOT THROW OTHER
OBJECTS.
Never throw any foreign objects with the machine. Some may wish
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to throw balls such as lacrosse, tennis, or other balls - make sure balls fit on machine properly before using.
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TO AVOID INJURY, DISCONNECT SPRING WHEN NOT IN USE.
To extend the life of your spring and to ensure no in-
jury can occur when not in use, always disconnect the spring from the foot pedal. In addition, Heater Sports recommends
replacing your spring every season to ensure you get the most accurate pitching and best performance.
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DO NOT USE MACHINE OUTSIDE WHEN THE WEATHER IS WET OR COLD.
Using the machine in a wet environment
will ruin the machine. Water may not only damage the machine but also the operator or batter. Temperatures below
65 degrees may effect the durability of the spring. Always make sure machine is used in warm and dry temperatures to
prevent this from happening.
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STORE MACHINE IN A CLEAN, DRY AREA.
When storing, be sure to keep machine clear of any area containing
moisture. Any area where moisture is present may cause the spring to break. Heater Sports recommends using a cover to
prevent moisture & dirt from affecting machine. Remove spring from machine for safety when not in use.
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*IMPORTANT: STEP ON FOOT PEDAL WITH FOOT AND HOLD UNTIL BALL IS RELEASED.
When stepping on foot
pedal to pitch, always keep foot on pedal until the throwing arm has stopped in motion. Failing to do so could result in
the machine or pedal bouncing and cause injury. Only push foot pedal with your foot, nothing else.
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*IMPORTANT: ALWAYS USE STAKES WHEN PITCHING ON GRASS OR DIRT.
To have the most accurate pitches,
always use the provided ground stakes. For indoor use, use sand bags (sold separately) to provide added stability.