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Mattingly Sports "Hitman" Pitching Machine Manual
Mattingly Sports "Hitman" Pitching Machine Manual
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2 Enterprise Drive, Suite 407 Shelton, CT 06484 866-627-2287
2009 Mattingly Hitting Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Actual components may differ slightly from the pictures shown in this manual.
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A. Pitching Head Assembly (1) B. Gooseneck Tube (1) C. Legs (3) D. Center Coupling Section (1) E. Ball Feeder (1) F. TechFoam Balls (12) G. A/C Power Adapter (1) H. D/C Power Cord (1) I. Center adjustment knob (1)
If any of the parts listed above are damaged or missing, please contact Mattingly Sports at 866-627-2287 x115
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asseMBly InstructIons
StEp 1:
Insert 1 leg into each of the 3 lower sleeves of the center coupling section. Insure that the tube lock button snaps into place with an audible click for each leg.
StEp 2:
Remove pitching head assembly from carton. Lay the pitching head control-side down on grass or a soft padded surface. Avoid placing pitching head assembly on dirt to minimize risk of debris entering the unit.
StEp 3: Attach the gooseneck tube to the pitching head. A. Remove Bolt A and Carriage Bolt B shown in Fig. 1. B. Set aside from Step A, Bolt A, (2) washers and (1) nut and Carriage Bolt B, (1) washer and (1) threaded adjustment lever (Fig. 2). C. Position gooseneck tube with plastic spacer facing towards bracket as shown in Fig. 3. D. Insert Bolt A through center hole in the end of the gooseneck tube and the bracket as shown in Fig. 4. E. Assemble washer and nut to Bolt A. A Tighten only until snug. Fig. 5. F. Insert Carriage Bolt B through square B hole in the end gooseneck tube and slot in bracket as shown in Fig. 6. G. Assemble washer and threaded adjustment lever to Carriage Bolt B as shown in Fig. 7. FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
A B
FIG. 5
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
StEp 4:
Carefully lift the pitching machine head and gooseneck tube assembly. Insert the straight end of the gooseneck tube into the top of the center coupling section as shown.
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(cont.)
StEp 5:
Rotate the gooseneck tube and pitching head assembly in the center coupling section so that the OUTPUT pitching direction is oriented toward a single leg, with the 2 remaining legs toward the INPUT ball feed direction as shown. (Also see pictures on top of Page 6)
single leg
StEp 6:
Firmly tighten the knob to lock the gooseneck tube into the center coupling section. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
StEp 7:
The Mattingly Hit Man Pitching Machine can be used with or without the included 24-ball automatic feeder. If you are using the machine without the feeder (using a partner to manually feed the balls) then skip ahead to the next section Operating Instructions. A: Carefully lift the ball feeder assembly. B: Line up the mounting flange of the Feed Tube Flange ball feeder with the feed tube flange on the pitching head assembly. Slide the ball feeder down the feed tube flange until fully seated. The locating slot on the ball feeder must be fully engaged on the feed tube flange. C: Plug the ball feeder power plug into the Ball Feeder Power Out outlet on the pitching head assembly control panel. ALWAYS INSPECT THE UNIT FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY AND NO OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE EACH USE.
operatIng InstructIons
StEp 1:
Set the Pitch Type: The pitching head assembly can be rotated for different pitch types.
fastball
curveball
slider
NOtE: The vertical position is also used for defensive drills (fly balls and grounders) To set the Pitch Type: A: We recommend removing ball feeder to make Pitch Type adjustments. B: Loosen the pitch-type adjustment lever. C: Rotate the pitching head to the appropriate angle to set pitch type as shown above. D: Firmly tighten the pitch-type adjustment lever. Be sure the lever is tight to avoid shifting during operation. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN E: Replace the ball feeder
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StEp 2:
(cont.)
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To set the pitch angle: A: Loosen the pitch angle adjustment lever. B: Rotate the pitching head to the appropriate angle to set pitch angle. C: Firmly tighten the pitch-type adjustment lever. Be sure the lever is tight to avoid shifting during operation. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
loosen pitch angle adjustment lever
StEp 3:
Connect power source: The Mattingly Hit Man Pitching Machine operates on either 110V A/C or 12V D/C power.
CAUTION: ONCE POWER SOURCE HAS BEEN CONNECTED, THE POWER IN AND POWER OUT RECEPTACLES ARE LIVE WITH ELECTRIC CURRENT. DO NOT TOUCH EXCEPT TO CONNECT/DISCONNECT ADAPTER PLUGS.
A/C Power Option If using 110V A/C current, use the included A/C adapter. Insert the round adapter end of the A/C power source into the Power In connection on the control panel. Plug the A/C Power adapter into a standard grounded outlet. If necessary a 16 gauge or heavier extension cord is recommended.
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(cont.)
D/C Power Option The 12V D/C power option allows you to use the Mattingly Hit Man Pitching Machine with a standard 12V battery [not included] for added portability and convenience. Typical 12V batteries are those used for automobiles and boats. A: Plug the included 12V cord into the Power In outlet on the machine.
B: Connect the red clip onto the positive (+) terminal of the battery. C: Connect the black clip onto the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
StEp 4:
Adjust the speed control dials to set the speed and break of the pitch:
operatIng InstructIons
(cont.)
APPROx.SPEED
(MPH)
DIAL A 5 4 3 5 4 3 5 4 3
DIAL B 3 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1
80 60 40
CURVE BALL*
80 60 40
SLIDER**
80 60 40
NOtES:
*Curve ball: Settings will cause pitch to break away from a right handed batter. To reverse the direction of curve, reverse the two speed dial settings. **Slider: Tilt the pitching head to the right at a 45 angle to cause pitch to break away from a right-handed batter. Tilt the pitching head 45 to the left to cause the pitch to break into a right-handed batter. the settings above are recommendations. Fine tuning may be required. the stated speeds are based on a distance of 60 feet. To simulate typical youth baseball pitching, the 40 mph settings and a distance of 45 feet is recommended. For defensive drills, follow the recommended settings for fastballs, and adjust the pitch angle according to Step 2 above. DO NOt AttEMpt tO ADJUSt tHE pItCHING HEAD ASSEMBLY DURING A pItCH OR WHILE CONNECtED tO A pOWER SOURCE. ALWAYS DISCONNECt FROM pOWER SOURCE AND ALLOW WHEELS IN pItCHING HEAD ASSEMBLY tO StOp ALL MOVEMENt BEFORE ADJUStING UNIt.
operatIng InstructIons
StEp 5:
(cont.)
Test machine setup with test pitches. CAUtION: DO NOt HAVE ANYONE IN tHE DIRECtION OF tHE pItCHED BALL WHENEVER tEStING MACHINE FOR BALL FLIGHt. A: Pitch one ball and check the ball flight. (You can initiate a pitch by either switching on the ball feeder, or by dropping a TechFoam ball into the feeder tube.) B: If changes are desired: Turn both speed dials to the 0 position, turn the ball feeder off & disconnect from power source. C: Fine tune the pitch height by loosening the pitch angle adjustment lever slightly, rotating the pitching head, the re-tighten securely. D: Fine tune the right/left flight of the ball by rotating the entire unit slightly. E: Reconnect to the power source and re-set the speed control dials to the desired setting. F: Test machine setup by pitching another ball and checking the ball flight. Repeat these sequences until the desired ball flight is achieved. Note: Never make adjustments or move the machine while the wheels are turning or connected to a power source.
up to 4 each
StEp 6:
Loading the Optional Ball Feeder. A. Be sure the Ball Feeder Power Switch on the pitching machine control panel is in the Off position. B: Load up to 4 TechFoam balls into each of the 6 feed tubes. Depending on the position of the tubes, one tube may only hold 3 balls. C. Turn the pitching machine speed control dials to the desired setting. D. Allow time for the wheels to reach the desired speed (about10 seconds). E. Confirm the batter is ready. F. Turn the Ball Feeder Power Switch to the On position. (Button should be pressed towards the To Stop Machine Turn Both Knobs to 0 indicator) G. Balls can be reloaded into the feeder during operation. Only load tubes A, B, C & D to avoid jamming and damaging the motor. If a jam does occur, immediately unplug/disconnect the feeder and machine and clear the jam.
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Machine Housing
D C
F A B
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the machine does not run.
Be sure the machine is properly connected to a power source. If using A/C power: Be sure the A/C power adapter is plugged into a working outlet. If using D/C battery power: Be sure the red (+) and black (-) clips are securely attached to the designated battery terminals. Be sure the battery is adequately charged. To check, switch to A/C power. If the machine operates with A/C power, the problem is with the battery.
Be sure you are only using Mattingly Hit Man TechFoam balls. The machine is designed to work exclusively with these balls. Confirm the machine settings against the recommended settings in the Operating Instructions. Incorrect settings (ex: both wheels set to same speed) can cause erratic ball flight. With both speed control dials set to 0, and the power source disconnected, look into the ball feed chute at the pitching wheels. Turn the wheels by hand and check if any surface material is missing or loose. Also check for any excessive wobble or play in the wheels. If you find any of these problems, please call Mattingly Sports at 866-627-2287 x 115.
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