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CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
Charging the Battery with the Basic Charger
Charge the machine for 12 - 16 hours before the first use. If you purchased a fast charger with
the machine, you will not receive the basic charger.
• Insert the Basic Charger into the control panel jack.
• Plug the charger into a live AC outlet and charge the machine for 12-16 hours.
• To ensure that the battery will not be overcharged, disconnect the charger after no
longer than 24 hours. Never charge the battery for longer than 24 hours in a row.
Charging the Battery with the Premium Fast Charger or Fast Charger
Trickle charge technology ensures the battery will not be overcharged.
• For the
Premium Fast Charger
insert the round 3-prong battery charger connector into
the round charger jack located on the left side of the red case. Plug the charger into a
live electrical outlet. The battery will be fully charged in 2-3 hours.
• For the
Fast Charger
, insert the round 3-prong battery charger connector into the round
charger jack located on the left side of the red case. Plug the charger into a live electrical
outlet. The battery will be fully charged in 4-6 hours.
• A red light on either charger indicates the battery is charging.
• A green light indicates the battery is fully charged.
• For optimal capacity, charge the battery with the fast charger after each use.
Using the Machine with the Premium Fast Charger or Fast Charger
The machine can be used with either the fast charger or the premium fast charger plugged in
to extend your play time.
• Ensure the battery is mostly charged.
• Connect the round 3-prong battery charger connector into the round charger jack located
on the left side of the red case.
• Plug either the Fast Charger or the Premium fast Charger into an electrical outlet.
Power the machine and play.
• The fast charger can extend your playing time up to 1-2 hours. The Premium Fast
charger can extend your playing time up to 3-4 hours. It will NOT fully charge the
battery and power the machine at the same time. It will not work if the battery is dead.
FOR UNLIMITED PLAY YOU MAY PURCHASE LOBSTER SPORTS’ EXTERNAL AC
POWER SUPPLY.
Please call Customer Service at 800.526.4041 or visit www.lobstersports.com
Battery Capacity
While charging, a solid green LED light on your panel indicates a fully charged battery.
Before storing the machine, ensure the battery is fully charged. When the machine is not in
use (i.e. during the winter season or when in storage) charge the machine every month until
the LED light is solid green. Never let the machine go uncharged for more than one (1)
month. The most common reason for a dead battery is a dead AC outlet.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Court Placement
To ensure the best position and widest range of sweep, use the white line marker on the bottom
of the machine and place the machine at the center mark on the baseline.
If desired, move the machine closer to the net to narrow the sweep or move it back from the
baseline to widen it. To reposition the machine, turn on the horizontal sweep and turn it off when
the machine is in the desired position. It is not necessary to pick up and reposition the machine.
Power the Machine
Turn the machine on by switching the Power button on the control panel. Ensure both the ball
speed and feed dials are at their lowest setting.
• Turn the power on, set the feed to 10 seconds and the speed to 35 MPH.
• Put 3-4 balls in the machine. Confirm the trajectory and speed are appropriate.
Adjust, if necessary. Once you have set the machine up properly, turn machine off,
load the hopper full of balls, and then turn machine on again to play.
• To turn off the feed, turn off the power button.
Elevation Hand Crank
The knob is located on the lower right side of the machine. Pull-out and twist the Elevation
Knob located on the lower right side of the machine clockwise to raise your ball trajectory up
and turn counter-clockwise to lower your ball trajectory. The ball indicator on the front of the
case will allow the user to identify and return to preferred settings.
Ball Consistency
The consistency of ball throws is dependent on the consistency of the tennis balls you use.
Consistent balls will produce consistent ball throws. A mixture of new and old balls will
produce inconsistent ball throws. Pressureless balls are recommended for use with a ball
machine. For more information, call Lobster at 800.526.4041 or visit our website at
www.lobstersports.com.
MAINTENANCE
Storage
Store the machine in a clean, dry location. Never store the machine in a closed car trunk. A
trunk’s temperature can reach 180 degrees. Extreme temperatures and conditions can affect the
machine’s electronic board and battery. Exposure to rain and snow will damage the electronics.
Cleaning
Turn the power "off" when cleaning the machine. The outside of the machine may be wiped
down with a mild detergent. The inside of the machine may be vacuumed to remove tennis
ball fuzz. In addition, remove all small debris (i.e. leaves, sand particles, dirt, etc.) from the
tennis balls before refilling the hopper and playing. The Lobster storage cover is an ideal way
to protect your machine from the elements.
