This tennis ball machine is designed and tested to offer safe playing conditions, provided it is operated in strict accordance with the following safety warnings. Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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WARNING!
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· Keep clear of the ejection point. Do not stand in front or near the mouth of the machine. Balls may eject unexpectedly.
· Keep young children away from the machine when turned on. · Keep physically and mentally impaired persons away from the machine when turned on. · Adult supervision is recommended at all times.
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MOVING PARTS INSIDE! | · Do not insert body parts or foreign objects into the mouth of the machine. In the event of a ball jam, the operator should not put their hand or any foreign object into the machine whilst it is turned on. Injury could occur if hands or clothing are caught in the mechanisms. Always turn the machine off in the event of a jam or machine failure.
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FINGER TRAP! | · Do not insert your fingers or hand into the carousel area when the machine is on. The machine must be turned off when touching the carousel as it presents a finger/hair/loose clothing hazard.
· Do not fill or re-fill the machine while it is firing tennis balls.
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DON’T USE IN WET WEATHER! | · The machine should not be used in wet conditions.
· The charger(s) & AC adaptor are only to be used indoors.
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ELECTROCUTION! | · Always use and store the machine in a dry environment.
· Do not spray with water. · If the battery charger or AC adaptor is wet, do not pick it up. If the battery charger or AC adaptor is picked up when wet, a person could be exposed to hazardous voltages. · Disconnect the machine from any AC adaptor or battery before making any repairs. · If any power cables are damaged, cease using them & arrange a replacement. · Connect any charger or AC adaptor to 110 – 250V mains power outlet installed by a qualified electrical contractor with suitable protection such as an RCD.
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BATTERY! | If your machine has an internal or external battery:
· Keep sparks and flames away from the battery (i.e. no smoking). · Keep young children and animals away from the battery. · Do not use the battery if it has swollen or expanded. · Do not use the battery if any liquid has escaped. · Only use a 12V sealed lead acid battery with this machine (or alternative approved by your distributor). · When replacing the battery, the terminals should be wrapped with electrical tape or a heat shrink sleeve.
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HEAVY! | · Practice correct lifting techniques. The machine weighs 24 kg / 54 lbs (2 person lift) with an internal battery or 18 kg / 40 lbs (1 person lift) with an external battery. The gross weight of the packing box is 29 kg / 64 lbs (2 person lift).
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FIRE HAZARD! | · Keep your machine clean. Contaminants such as dust & leaves inside your machine could present a burn hazard. Please vacuum out your machine from the mouth on a regular basis.
· A multi-purpose/dry chemical extinguisher should be used to extinguish any flames.
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EMERGENCY STOP! | · The master switch is located under the machine on the right hand side. This switch should be used to cut off power to your machine in an emergency. Set the rocker switch to position “O” which is the middle selection.
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TENNIS AND PADEL BALLS ONLY! | · Only use tennis or padel balls with this machine. Low compression & pressureless balls are acceptable too, as long as they are the same size as a standard tennis ball. Using other balls such as cricket balls will damage your machine and will not be covered under warranty. |
