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1.

VERY IMPORTANT: Before you place the ball in the feed chute, you
should look up at the fielder and make absolutely sure the 
fielder is watching you and is ready to receive the ball. It is 
extremely important that you make sure that the immediate area in front
of the pitching machine and the flight path of the ball is clear before you
feed the balls into the pitching machine.

2.

When the fielder has taken his/her stance and indicates he or she is
ready, hold the ball high in the air where the fielder can see the ball. Then
bring the ball down to the chute simulating live action so that the fielder
can time the ball correctly. Set the ball in the feed chute and release. Do
not drop the ball into the chute. Watch the ball into the wheels, then look
up at the fielder. The whole feeding operation should be smooth and
without interruption.

3.

Every fielder, after taking his/her stance, as well as between pitches,
goes through a personal readiness routine. The ball feeder should adjust
the throw spacing to each fielder’s habits accordingly. This will assure
that the fielder is ready to receive the ball and will also help to simulate
live action.

Proper Position of the Feed Chute to Simulate Various Batted Balls:

Flyballs:
(Legs must be in “High Profile” or straight leg position
when throwing grounders) and the feed chute should
be pointed upward.

Ground Balls: 
High Profile: Position the feed chute so it is pointed
downward. The greater the downward angle, the
bigger the hop will be on the groundball.

Low Profile: Position the feed chute so it is near the 
bottom of the tire (or wheel) and facing the operator.

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Operation

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Operation

Proper Position of the Feed Chute for Various Throws:

Straight Balls and Risers:
Position the feed chute level to throw
straight balls and risers by adjusting the
vertical T-Clamp. To make the ball “rise”,
adjust the speed control between 56 and
60 mph.

Slow Pitch Tosses:
By adjusting the vertical T-Clamp, you can
position the feed chute slightly upward for
soft pitch tosses (or higher for flyballs, see
Fielding Practice). The speed control
should be set between 23 and 29 mph for
slow pitch tosses.

Drop Balls (High Profile Leg Position):
The legs should be in the “High Profile” position. Position the two legs
so they point in the direction of second base, and one leg points
toward home plate. (This is the exact opposite of the position of the
legs when you are throwing straight balls. See Figure 5). Position the
rotating plate so that the ball feed chute is near the bottom of the tire
or wheel and facing the operater.

One JUGS leg should be pointing at home plate when throwing drop balls.
When throwing risers, one JUGS leg should be pointing at second base.

FIELDING PRACTICE FOR SOFTBALL

Figure 7

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Summary of Contents for Z7300

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL Part No Z7300 Instructions for the JUGS Softball Super Softball Pitching Machine SAVE THIS MANUAL Super Softball Instr 032905 3 31 05 9 02 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ... Softball Pitching Machine Call 1 800 547 6843 or 503 692 1635 for additional copies if necessary 1 Table of Contents Introduction 2 Product Safety Signs and Labels 3 Rules for Safe Operation 5 Electrical 8 Nomenclature 10 Unpacking 11 Assembly 11 Operating Instructions 13 Transporting 20 Maintenance 21 Product Specifications 22 Operator Notes 23 Warranty Information 27 Super Softball Instr 032905...

Page 3: ... obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of electric shock and personal injury DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation ...

Page 4: ...ator s area free of clutter Pick up all loose balls around the machine and keep ball supply in a pail bucket or other suitable container Cluttered operating areas invite accidents Do not allow children to operate the pitching machine You must be at least 18 years of age or older and instructed in the proper operation maintenance care and storage of this machine before operating it Close supervisio...

Page 5: ... tire before every use Be sure tire is free of grit and debris before turning on machine 7 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 Keep machine clean and free of grit and dirt With the machine unplugged use only a clean damp cloth for cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline pe...

Page 6: ...e shown WARNING Do not allow your familiarity with the machine to cause you to be careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is enough time to inflict severe injury to yourself or others SAVE THIS MANUAL Refer to it often and use it to instruct other users Do not loan your pitching machine to anyone who has not been instructed in its use If you do loan your machine be sure this manual ...

Page 7: ...r supply when you are assembling parts making adjustments cleaning servicing or when not in use Carefully lift machine from carton and place on level surface Make sure you have all the parts See Figures 3 4 If any parts are missing do not operate the machine until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury Do not discard the packing materials u...

Page 8: ...ll the way to the left min speed See Figure 12 3 Both 11 and 12 softballs can be used with the JUGS Softball Pitching Machine When using the 11 softballs you must use the proper 11 softball feed chute in insure accuracy The 11 feed chute is optional and can be ordered from the factory See decal on the pitching machine for instructions on changing ball chutes 4 Both 11 and 12 chutes can be mounted ...

Page 9: ... Set the ball in the feed chute and release Do not drop the ball into the chute Watch the ball into the wheels then look up at the batter The whole feeding operation should be smooth and without interruption 5 Every batter after taking his her stance as well as between pitches goes through a personal readiness routine The ball feeder should adjust the pitch spacing to each batters habits according...

Page 10: ...cess 11 Throw balls at speeds the batter can learn to hit As the batter s skills increase you can throw faster pitches Always pitch balls at a speed suitable for the age and skill level of the batter Pitches thrown too fast will be counterproductive and dangerous 12 Place ball into Feed Chute and watch the trajectory of the ball 13 Increase the speed of the pitch by turning the dial clockwise on t...

Page 11: ...owing grounders and the feed chute should be pointed upward Ground Balls High Profile Position the feed chute so it is pointed downward The greater the downward angle the bigger the hop will be on the groundball Low Profile Position the feed chute so it is near the bottom of the tire or wheel and facing the operator 18 Operation 19 Operation Proper Position of the Feed Chute for Various Throws Str...

Page 12: ...Cleaning Keep machine clean and free of grit and dirt Always use a clean damp cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any solvents to clean machine Periodically you must clean the wheel to help maintain its maximum performance A dirty wheel can easily be distinguished by either a dark ring around the wheel surface or when the surface itself has turned yellow...

Page 13: ...ns Legs steel tubing Motor Mount and Leg Clamp Clasting cast aluminum Feed Chute cast aluminum Overall Height 38 in Overall Width 42 in Overall Weight 75 lbs Recommended Generator Yamaha EF1000iS Recommended Balls Jugs Softballs or high quality leather softballs IMPORTANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the machine and should be performed only by JUGS For service we suggest you re...

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Page 15: ..._ Warranty JUGS Inc guarantees that the JUGS Pitching Machines are well made of good materials and workmanship and agrees that if within five years after shipment thereof any part so guaranteed should fail because of defective material or workmanship in its manufacture and the Company will repair or replace such part free of charge F O B to its factory in Tualatin Oregon provided however that upon...

Page 16: ...r fax number is 503 691 1100 www jugsinc com Model _______________________ Serial No _______________________ Date Delivered _______________________ SAVE THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS PLACE STAMP H E R E JUGS Inc P O Drawer 365 Tualatin Oregon 97062 Super Softball Instr 032905 3 31 05 9 02 AM Page 30 ...

Page 17: ...ad Tualatin Oregon 97062 Toll Free Tel 1 800 547 6843 International 0 503 692 1635 Fax 503 691 1100 Web www jugsinc com Contact Manufacturer If Further Information Is Needed SOFTBALL SUPER0405 Super Softball Instr 032905 3 31 05 9 02 AM Page 32 ...

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