JUNIOR HACK ATTACK
™
SOFTBALL PITCHING MACHINE
SPORTS ATTACK, LLC.
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800-717-4251
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sportsattack.com
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unior Hack Attack Safety Instr
uctions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(cont’d)
BALL SELECTION
Never mix leather balls with synthetic pitching 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 approaches
the plate.
ALWAYS test and adjust the Junior Hack Attack before a batter steps up to the plate:
1. Adjust so that Junior Hack Attack throws a ball across the plate.
2. Throw test pitches until required velocity and break are reached.
3. Throw several pitches to verify pitch location repeatability.
DO NOT
make any speed or pitch location changes while the batter is at the plate.
Batter and pitching 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 Junior Hack 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 Junior Hack Attack.
NOTE: Vertical (elevation control) must be adjusted whenever you change pitches (spins).
PERSONAL INJURY
HAZARD
Always use a protective screen to
protect the operator from the ball
off the bat. (Screen not included
with Junior Hack Attack.)
Always wait for all three throwing
wheels to come to a complete stop
before transporting Junior Hack
Attack, lifting the throwing head
or performing any repairs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMA-
TION
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