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Sports Attack CRICK ATTACK Instruction Manual Download Page 5

CRICK ATTACK™ CRICKET BOWLING MACHINE

Sports Attack, LLC.

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800.717.4251

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www.sportsattack.com

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Safety Instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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BALL SELECTION

Never mix cricket balls with synthetic Bowling machine balls.
Be careful not to mix new with old balls or balls from different manufacturers.
Balls must be consistent in type and amount of wear to produce repeatability.
Never use wet balls!

BATTING PRACTICE

The horizontal swivel lock must be securely tightened before the batter enters the net.
ALWAYS test and adjust the Crick Attack before a batter enters the net:

1. Adjust so that Crick Attack throws a ball straight at first, then read

just for variations.

2. Throw test balls until required velocity, swing or spin are reached.

3. Throw several balls to verify repeatability.

DO NOT make any changes while the batter is in the net.
Batter and machine operator must wear batting helmets.
Only one person at a time should operate the machine.
Always present the ball to 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 hands and fingers well away from the throwing wheels.
Be careful to keep all persons away from in front of Crick Attack.
For best accuracy, use dimpled bowling machine balls.
NOTE: Vertical (elevation control) must be adjusted whenever you change deliveries.

Never put machine on 10,10, 10, it is very dangerous.

CAUTION

PERSONAL INJURY

HAZARD

A

lways use a protective screen to

protect the operator from the ball

off the bat. (Screen not included

with Crick Attack.)

Always wait for all three throwing

wheels to come to a complete stop

before transporting Crick Attack,

lifting the throwing head or

performing any repairs.

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

If you have any questions

regarding the safe operation

of this equipment, please call:

Sports Attack
Customer Service:
800.717.4251 or

775.345.2882

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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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