2.
Install the Legs:
A. Place the Leg Clamp Casting on the Base
Casting so that the leg slots line up.
B. Place the Base T-Clamp through the hole
in the Leg Clamp Casting and turn
clockwise until the T-Clamp engages the
threads of the Base (see Figure 4).
C. Slide the three legs into place. Be sure the
end of each leg is completely inserted and
in contact with the back of the assembly.
D. Hand tighten the Base T-Clamp and set the “bottom” of the machine
on its legs.
E. If the legs appear wobbly:
•
Make sure the legs are snug and properly
placed in the base.
•
Make sure the Base T-Clamp is turned as
tightly by hand as possible.
•
Be sure the legs are equidistant from one other
(Figure 5).
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GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCITONS
1.
Be sure the control switch is in the “OFF” position.
2.
If you have the super softball model, position the dial pointer on the
control panel all 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 from the same hole settings in
the rotating plate.
5.
Connect a 3-wire extension cord (3-prong) into a grounded (3-prong) 110
volt AC outlet.
6.
Move control switch to “ON” position.
NOTE:
The JUGS Super Softball Pitching Machine is equipped with a digital speed
readout with an accuracy index of +/- 2 miles per hour. The Super Softball
model will throw balls up to 10 mph faster than the JUGS Softball Pitching
Machine.
IMPORTANT:
Always pitch balls at speeds suitable for the age and skill level of the batter.
Pitches thrown too fast will be counter-productive and dangerous.
Operation
Figure 4.
Figure 5.
Assembly
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