OWNER’S MANUAL Instructions for the JUGS Football-Passing Machine Part No.
ATTENTION, Coaches and Operators of the Football Passing machine: This manual must be kept with the machine at all times. Each coach and/or operator must read and understand the instructions in this manual before using the JUGS Football Passing Machine. Call 1-800-547-6843 or 503-692-1635 if you need additional copies.
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Product Safety Signs and Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Unpacking . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Your new JUGS football machine has been checked for quality and craftsmanship. Its innovative design is backed by three decades of research, development and manufacturing experience. It has many features, designed to make your practices more efficient and enjoyable. Safety, performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of all JUGS ball throwing machines, making them easy to operate and maintain.
Product Safety Signs & Labels Safety Alert Symbols Safety Alert Symbols indicate DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. These symbols may be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of electric shock and personal injury. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Safety Signs and Labels Carefully read all safety sign decals affixed to machine before operating your JUGS Football Machine. See some typical examples below. DANGER -MECHANICAL HAZARD- READ ALL OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE. ONLY INSTRUCTED PERSONNEL SHALL OPERATE THIS MACHINE. CJC-1 ! DANGER -IMPACT HAZARD- MAKE SURE PATH OF BALL IS CLEAR TO THE BATTER BEFORE FEEDING THE BALL. CJC-4 ! DANGER -SHOCK HAZARD- ALWAYS UNPLUG MACHINE BEFORE CHANGING FUSES.
Rules For Safe Operation WARNING: JUGS Football Machines are intended for use by operators who are at least 18 years of age and who have been instructed in their use. WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this machine until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety rules, machine labels, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving electric shock or serious personal injury.
Rules For Safe Operation • Inspect extension cords periodically and 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.
Rules For Safe Operation • Keep the machine clean, and free of grit and dirt. With the machine unplugged, use only a clean, damp cloth for cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products or any solvents to clean the machine. • Tighten all T-Clamps securely after adjusting the trajectory. • To protect the operator, a pitcher’s screen must be placed in front of the • pitching machine. perate and store this pitching machine only in a clean, dry location.
WARNING: Do not allow your familiarity with the machine to cause you to be careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is enough time to inflict severe injury on yourself or others. SAVE THIS MANUAL. Refer to it often and use it to instruct other users. Do not loan your football machine to anyone who has not been instructed in its use. If you do loan your machine, be sure this manual goes with it. Electrical Grounding Instructions This product must be grounded.
draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat. Only round-jacketed cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) should be used. When working with the machine outdoors, use an extension cord designed for outside use. This is indicated by the letters “WA” on the cord’s jacket. Before using the extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
Terminology Figure 3 10
Terminology WARNING: To prevent accidental starting or electrical shock that could cause possible serious injury, assemble all parts to your machine before connecting it to the power supply. The pitching machine should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, servicing or when not in use. 1. Carefully lift the machine from its carton and place it on a level surface. 2. Make sure you have all the parts (see figure 3).
Assembly 1. With the tire-side down, place the triangular leg clamp in the leg clamp casting (see figure 3). 2. Place the lock washer on the threaded end of the Leg T-Clamp, 3. Insert the threaded end of the Leg T-Clamp through the center hole in the leg-clamp casting and start the threads. 4. Install one leg in each round hole in the center piece of the leg clamp casting. Tighten the Leg T-Clamp sufficiently to hold the legs in place very snugly. 5.
Transporting The JUGS Football Passing Machine can be moved quickly and easily by using the black Transport Tire attachment. 1. Make sure your JUGS machine is turned off and the wheels are NOT spinning. 2. Remove the Kicking or Passing Slide from the machine. 3. Loosen the Elevating T-Clamp and rotate the Motor Mount Assembly completely back. Tighten the Elevating T-Clamp. 4. Place the black Transport Tire attachment into its proper place on the front of the machine as shown below. 5.
Operation General operating instructions The following instructions are detailed steps you should follow to get the most out of this football machine. IMPORTANT: When the right wheel is mentioned, it is the wheel on your right when you are standing behind the machine, as shown in figure 4. When the left wheel is mentioned, it is the wheel to your left when you are standing behind the machine. Figure 4 1. Be sure the control switch is in the “OFF” position. 2.
Operation Figure 6. Control Box with Speed Dial CAUTION: Football Helmets must be worn at all times. IMPORTANT: Always throw balls at speeds suitable for the age and skill level of the receiver. Throws or kicks which are too fast for the receiver will be counterproductive and dangerous.
Operation Follow all safety performance instructions in this manual. The following ballfeeding instructions should be used to insure accurate and efficient operation of the JUGS Football Machine. Important Football Machine Feeding Instructions: 1. Hold the ball seams (leather stitching) up every time. 2.
Operation NOTE: We suggest that each operator spend a couple of hours experimenting with the JUGS Football Machine. (You may want to jot down the wheel position and speed-dial settings in the space provided on page 27, for future reference.) Try many different speed settings. Do not be afraid that any setting you make will harm the machine; however, you should use a wide backstop when experimenting with faster speeds. Throwing Right-Handed Spirals 1.
Operation Throwing Footballs End Over End (non spirals) Use the following to set up JUGS to throw end-over end, to practice kick-off returns or field goal attempt returns. 1. Remove the nut and bolt on the front of the Passing Slide assembly (figure 9). 2. Take off the Passing Slide assembly, by removing the cone-shaped piece (figure 10). 3. Insert the Kicking Slide assembly. Note that the Kicking Slide assembly has no cone shaped piece (figure 11). Figure 9 4.
Drills You may want to develop some of your own drills which utilize the capabilities of your JUGS Football Machine. Charlie McClendon and his staff, at Louisiana State University, have come up with the following drills utilizing JUGS. Receivers, linebackers and secondary men get a real chance to develop using these and similar drills. Linebacker’s Interception Drill (Figure 15) Figure 15 The players line up in single file, twenty yards directly in front of the machine.
Drills Linebackers’ Zone Coverage Drill (Figure 19) As the linebackers sprint to the correct zone, spiral the ball in the general area of any linebacker. Figure 19 Defensive-Backs’ Interception Drill (Figure 20) JUGS can spiral the ball between shields for three different types of interception drills: (1) before, (2) during and (3) after the players come through.
Drills Defensive-Backs’ Over-the-Head Drill (Figure 22) Defensive backs are lined up facing away from JUGS. Players run with their backs to JUGS and intercept the ball coming over their heads. Figure 22 Defensive-Backs’ Post Coverage Drill (Figure 23) Backs alternate sides and practice coverage on long-post patterns. All sorts of distances and arcs can be put on the passed ball. Figure 23 Defensive-Backs’ Cross Field Drill (Figure 24) Two players, facing each other hold blocking dummies as shields.
Drills Pass-Receivers’ Sideline Drill (Figure 26) Various speeds and arcs can be put on the ball for sideline pass pattern practice. The coach can be positioned to watch for proper footwork. Figure 26 Pass-Receivers’ Circle Drill (Figure 27) On command, the pass receiver circles outside the dummies and catches the ball between the two. Alternate sides. Figure 27 Pass-Receivers’ Quick-Post Drill (Figure 28) JUGS spirals passes in rapid succession for running quick-post patterns.
Drills Pass-Receivers’ Post-Pattern Drill (Figure 30) Position the pass so that receivers sprint out for it. Keep all receivers running in a circle. Figure 30 Pass-Receivers’ Stop-and-Go Drill (Figure 31) Receivers can develop timing and footwork since JUGS will send the same pass time after time. Figure 31 Pass-Receivers’ Hash-Mark-to-Hash-Mark Drill (Figure 32) Punt first to one hash mark and then to the other, making receivers sprint to catch the ball.
Drills Punt Receivers’ Communication Drill (Figure 34) Pass the ball directly between two receivers so that they must communicate.
Maintenance Review the following instructions carefully to maintain maximum accuracy with your JUGS Football Machine. Maintain tire pressure at 16 to 17 psi. Cleaning • Keep the machine clean, and free of grit and dirt. Always use a clean damp cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, or any solvents, to clean the machine. • Periodically, you must clean the wheel to help maintain its maximum performance.
Product Specifications JUGS Football Machine Product Specifications: Motor Specifications: Variable Speed Maximum-developed horsepower.................................................... 1/4 hp Volts................................................................................................ 90vDC Amps........................................................................................... 2.8 amps Hertz............................................................................................
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Warranty JUGS Sports guarantees that the JUGS® Pitching Machines are well made; of good materials, and workmanship; and agrees that if, within five years after shipment thereof, any part so guaranteed should fail because of defective material or workmanship in its manufacture, the Company will repair or replace such part, free of charge F.O.B.
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