MACHINE SETUP
Intended Use
Lobster tennis ball machines are intended to be used in a dedicated tennis facility.
For safety reasons, players should stand on the opposite side of the tennis net at a
minimum of 35 feet away from the machine. Lobster tennis ball machines are
designed to throw
tennis balls only
.
Unpack and Keep Shipping Box
Remove the machine from the box. Keep the box along with the packing materials
in case the machine needs to be shipped back to the factory.
Machine Assembly
• Detach the hopper, flip and reattach by pushing the hopper on to the case knobs,
starting with the front knob (side furthest from handle), then attach the hopper
to the back knob.
•
Do not remove the wire deflectors.
Snap-in the elevation level pointer
on the front of red base by aligning the
pointer with the slot located on the front edge of the bracket between the server
wheels and then push pointer into the slot until a click is heard/felt.
•
Turn the Main Power Switch ON
.
Ball machines ship with the main power
off. The switch is located at the base of
the machine, directly below the control
panel on the left side of the metal box.
(
If you plan to not use your machine for
one month or longer, we recommend that
you turn this switch off.)
Handle Operation
To raise the handle, simply lift up on the handle until you hear the lock buttons click
into place. To fold the handle down, stand behind the machine and place hands on
each of the plastic handle hinges. Simultaneously press up on the hinge lock buttons
and gently push the top section of the handle forward over your machine.
The handle is provided to push or pull the machine. The machine is not designed to be
pulled up and down stairs. If the handle is damaged or breaks in this manner, please
be advised it is not covered under the warranty. Avoid rough or uneven surfaces that
may bend or damage the underside of the machine.
Transporting the Machine
To prepare the machine for transport, invert the hopper to cover the machine and
fold the handle. The machine weighs approximately 44 pounds depending on the
model purchased and may be lifted into a vehicle by one or two people. Use the
molded handholds on the underside of the machine to lift and carry the machine.
MAIN POWER SWITCH LOCATION
