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JUGS Sports 101 (2 wheel) Baseball Pitching Machine User Manual

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Use the right ball. Use only JUGS dimpled-style, Lite-Flite, Softie, one-

ounce polyball baseballs, high-quality baseballs (9-inch Wilson A1010

equal or better), or tennis balls in this machine.

Inspect extension cords periodically. Replace them if damaged.
Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your extension cord is in

good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy

enough to carry the current your machine will draw. An undersized cord

will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

A wire gauge size (AWG) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension

cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The

smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

Do not abuse the cord. Never yank the cord to disconnect it from a recep-

tacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Stay constantly

aware of the cord’s location, and keep it well away from the rotating tires.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,

bracelets, or other jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into the

moving parts. Long hair should be tied up and tucked under hats and

helmets. Severe physical harm may result if loose clothing, jewelry or hair

is caught in rotating tires.

Always wear safety glasses and batting helmets while the wheels are

rotating. Debris on the tires can fly off and cause physical harm. Everyday

eyeglasses have only one-impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety

glasses.

Never touch rotating tires. Do not put hands or fingers into the ball feed

chute. Hands and fingers should only go to the edge of the chute (or the

edge of the sleeves in the case of fly ball or pop-up practice).

Inspect the machine before every use. If damaged, have it repaired by

a qualified JUGS service technician.

Inspect tires before every use. Be sure tires are free of grit and debris

before turning on the machine.

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