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MACHINE SETUP
Intended Use
Lobster tennis ball machines are intended for use in a dedicated tennis facility. For safety
reasons, the machine should only be used when players stand on the opposite side of a tennis
net at a minimum of 35 feet away from the machine. The Lobster elite is designed to throw
tennis balls only
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Unpack and Keep Shipping Box
Remove the machine from the box. Keep the box along with the packing materials in case the
machine needs to be shipped back to the factory for maintenance or return.
Machine Assembly
• Detach the hopper.
• Flip the hopper and reattach by pushing the hopper on to the case knobs, starting with the
front knob (side furthest from handle), then attach the hopper to the back knob.
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Do not remove the wire deflectors.
Handle Operation
To raise the handle, simply lift up on the handle until you hear the lock buttons click into
place. To fold the handle down, stand behind the machine and place hands on each of the
plastic handle hinges. Simultaneously press up on the hinge lock buttons and gently push the
top section of the handle forward over your machine.
The handle is provided to push or pull the machine. The machine is not designed to be pulled
up and down stairs. If the handle is damaged or breaks in this manner, please be advised it is
not covered under the warranty. Avoid rough or uneven surfaces that may bend or damage the
underside of the machine.
Transporting the Machine
To prepare the machine for transport in your vehicle, invert the hopper to cover the machine
and fold the handle. The machine weighs approximately 35 pounds and may be lifted into a
vehicle by one or two people. Use the molded handholds on the underside of the machine to lift
and carry the machine.
