Sports Attack CRICK ATTACK Instruction Manual Download Page 2

CRICK ATTACK™ CRICKET BOWLING MACHINE

Sports Attack, LLC. 

 800.717.4251 

 www.sportsattack.com

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SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIMS PROCEDURE

NOTE: For your protection, please note that equipment in this shipment was carefully  

inspected and packaged by skilled personnel before leaving the factory. 
Upon acceptance of this shipment, the transportation company assumes full responsibility 

for its safe delivery.
IF SHIPMENT ARRIVES DAMAGED:
  1. VISIBLE LOSS OR DAMAGE: Be certain that any visible loss or damage is noted on the  

    freight bill or express receipt, and that the note of loss or damage is signed by the  

    delivery person.
  2. FILE CLAIM FOR DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY: Regardless of the extent of the damage.
  3. CONCEALED LOSS OR DAMAGE: If damage is unnoticed until the merchandise is  

    unpacked, notify the transportation company or carrier immediately, and file  

    “CONCEALED DAMAGE” claim with them. This must be done within fifteen (15) days  

    from the date the delivery was made to you. Be sure to retain the container  

    for inspection.
Sports Attack LLC. cannot assume liability for damage or loss incurred in transit.  

We will, however, at your request, supply you with the necessary documents to support  

your claim.

RETURNS

To return an item, please  

contact our Customer  

Service Department at  

800.717.4251. 
A 15% restocking fee will be 

charged for any items accepted  

for return. It is the customer’s 

responsibility to handle the  

repacking and shipment (as well  

as all associated fees) back to 

Sports Attack.
No returns will be accepted after 

30 days of receiving product.

WARRANTY STATEMENT

What is most important to Sports Attack is that your machine meets your expectations  

of quality and performance. We stand behind the material and workmanship of our  

machines for five (5) years from the date or original purchase for institutional and residential 

use and one (1) year for commercial environments, with the following exceptions:

-Throwing Wheels are warranted for two (2) years;
-Electronic Controller is warranted for two (2) years; and,
-Throwing Wheel Motors are warranted for two (2) years.

This warranty excludes any cosmetic issues or normal wear and tear of the unit, and is not 

in effect if the machine has been misused, misapplied, improperly assembled, or modified 

without the express written permission of Sports Attack. In addition, this warranty does  

not apply to damage in transit, in any accident unrelated to the direct operation of the 

equipment, or by fire, flood or act of God.
If you encounter any issues during the warranty period, Sports Attack will quickly get your 

machine back in working order. If the warranty repair involves a replacement part, we will 

make sure you get both the part and easy instructions for replacement at no cost to you. 

If a service person is needed, Sports Attack will pay the pre-approved labor charge to get 

your machine back in working order.
Please know that any problem can quickly be resolved with a phone call to our experienced, 

responsive customer service department at 800.717.4251. We are here to answer your 

questions and to make sure your machine provides you years of service.  

RETURNS

Sports Attack manufactures the highest quality sports training equipment in the world.  

If for any reason you are not satisfied, a machine can be returned within 30 days of receipt 

for any reason for a full refund less a 10% restocking fee. Cost of shipping the unit back to 

Sports Attack will also be the responsibility of the purchaser. Please note that the refund 

amount may be reduced by any non-cosmetic damage to the machine.  
If you have any questions or concerns, please give our experienced, responsive customer 

service department a call at 800.717.4251.   

Summary of Contents for CRICK ATTACK

Page 1: ...ICKET BOWLING MACHINES CRICKET CRICKET CRICK ATTACK BOWLING MACHINE PATENTS APPLIED FOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL REV09292020 OPERATION SETUP USE CARE SERVICE SPORTS ATTACK LLC 800 717 4251 www sportsattack com ...

Page 2: ...r machines for five 5 years from the date or original purchase for institutional and residential use and one 1 year for commercial environments with the following exceptions Throwing Wheels are warranted for two 2 years Electronic Controller is warranted for two 2 years and Throwing Wheel Motors are warranted for two 2 years This warranty excludes any cosmetic issues or normal wear and tear of the...

Page 3: ... SERVICE Care Cleaning Maintenance 11 Component Replacement 12 Exploded View 14 Parts List 15 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Sports Attack LLC equipment Proper assembly careful operation and consistent maintenance of this equipment will ensure that it gives you the very best performance and a long economical service life This manual contains the information needed to properly set up th...

Page 4: ...age within Warranty period see Warranty Statement page i ALWAYS set the speed controls to 0 before connecting the machine to power Check that the speed controls are at 0 before turning the on off switch ON Do not allow anyone to walk in front of the machine if it is connected to electrical power WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Carefully read all instructions in this manual and all labels and warnin...

Page 5: ...o the batter before feeding the ball into the machine Operator must stand behind a protective screen to prevent injury from balls off the bat Screen is not included with Crick Attack FIELDING PRACTICE Both the elevation control and swivel lock must be released so that the throwing head moves freely through the intended range of motion Never reach up chute to push ball into the throwing wheels Keep...

Page 6: ...ock opposite side Elevation Control Horizontal Swivel Lock Wheel Guard Throwing Wheel Serial Number Transport Wheel Under Carriage Travel lock must be secure prior to movement Figure 1 Position Crick Attack Tip up onto Wheel Guard Insert two front legs Figure 2 Set Crick Attack upright Carefully tilt Crick Attack up onto its legs SAFETY HINT Keep your back straight and lift with your legs Be ready...

Page 7: ...control clockwise Raise the throwing head until it will throw somewhere near the required height b This initial adjustment will come through experience To start turn the elevation adjustment 10 turns clockwise 6 Examine Crick Attack for condition and completeness a Be sure the horizontal swivel lock is secured b Throwing wheels must be tight on the motor shafts Check that the keyway retaining bolt...

Page 8: ...le 1 FRAME LOCK the throwing head see manual for instruction ref Shutting Down Figure 1 2 Remove all three standard legs by laying down the machine NOTE See Figure 2 After standard legs are removed insert the extended legs 3 See Figure 3 7 2 people need to lift it up Figure 2 Insert new extended legs into sockets Figure 3 Stand the machine up 2 people lift Figure 1 Frame Lock ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT LEG...

Page 9: ...BOWLING MACHINE Sports Attack LLC 800 717 4251 www sportsattack com 7 Set up Preparation Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 4 Figure 5 INSTALLING EXTENDED LEGS ONTO YOUR CRICK ATTACK CRICKET BOWLING MACHINE CONT D Requires two people ...

Page 10: ...ck Handle 5 Adjust the length a Turn the elevation control clockwise to bowl fuller b Turn the elevation control counter clockwise to bowl shorter 6 Adjust the speed control dials to produce the required speed Larger numbers equal higher speed 7 Feed a second ball 8 Repeat steps 4 5 and 6 until the desired swing spin accuracy and speed are achieved 9 Refer to Selecting the Type of Bowling page 7 1...

Page 11: ...hree speed control dials OFF turn the on off switch OFF unplug Crick Attack from the power source and wait until the throwing wheels have come to a complete stop before reaching hands or fingers anywhere near throwing wheels Right wheel speed control Left wheel speed control Bottom wheel speed control IN SWING OUT SWING OFF CUTTER LEG CUTTER STRAIGHT Knuckleballs thrown too fast are dangerous and ...

Page 12: ...rting in the travel storage sockets 5 See Figure 8 at right Again using the rear leg as a handle tip Crick Attack back until machine can be comfortably rolled on the travel wheels Crick Attack can now be rolled and maneuvered off of the field 6 To transport Crick Attack in a car remove the throwing head a Be sure the travel lock is engaged and the throwing head is tightly secured to the yoke b Loo...

Page 13: ...o come to a complete stop Unplug Crick Attack from electric power Dampen a rag with soap and water Turn the throwing wheel by hand and scrub the wheel until the build up is removed For very heavy build up a synthetic scouring pad such as a Scotch Brite scouring pad or medium sandpaper may be used sparingly Acetone may be required to help loosen the build up of dirt or ball residue EXAMINE THE MACH...

Page 14: ...urning the unit ON e Be sure the wheel guard is properly and securely reinstalled MOTOR REPLACEMENT 1 Turn the on off switch OFF and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the throwing wheel see above 3 Remove four screws holding controller into main casting Note the position of the motor wires on the controller then disconnect the wires See Figure 10 on page 12 4 Note the routing of the motor wires Loose...

Page 15: ... the faceplate then remove the controller Reassemble in reverse order Be sure wires are correctly reinstalled Motor wire connectors are different sizes Be sure they are installed on the correct size terminal See Figure 10 for the motor wires and Figure 11 for the power cord wire Component Replacement Figure 9 Wiring diagram from the control board side Figure 10 Wiring diagram for all three motors ...

Page 16: ... Pin 27 Spring Lock Pin 30 Elevation Control Nut Assembly 30B Tension Spring Elevation Control 31 Handle Elevation Control 34 Main Casting Throwing Head 35 Upper Clamp 37 Motor Variable Speed 38 Throwing Wheel with key bolt washers 39 Ball Chute 43 Wheel Guard 49 Grommet Wiring 60 Control Face Plate 61 Knob Speed Control 63 Controller 64 Safety Reset 65 On Off Switch 67 Swing Control Handle Decal ...

Page 17: ...nsion Spring Elevation Control 1 31 531 1504 Handle Elevation Control 1 34 290 0014 Main Casting Throwing Head 1 35 533 0002 Wire Clamp 1 37 210 1803 Motor Variable Speed 180V 3 38 531 0001 Throwing Wheel with key bolt washers 3 39 533 1307 Ball Chute 1 43 533 1306 Wheel Guard 1 49 280 3007 Grommet Wiring 1 60 533 1503 Control Face Plate 1 61 280 2003 Knob Speed Control 3 63 530 0031 Controller 1 ...

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