User Manual - Omni Sports Technologies
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1. Fitching Machines ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION amp OPERATIONS MANUAL Axiom Sports Manufacturing A Division of Fitec International 3525 Ridge Meadow Parkway Memphis TN 38115 901 366 9144 WWw axiomsports com AKO PONS MAMU ACUO T A COBRA II COMBINATION PITCHING MACHINE OPERATIONS MANUAL Safety Warnings amp Caution Statements 3 35 Removing the Cobra II From the Carton 6 7 Assembly I nstructions 8 10 Parts of the Machine 11 GAP Selection amp Adjustment 12 13 Power Sources Extension Cords amp Generators 14 15 Speed Controls 15 16 Pitch Delivery Angles 17 Converting for Softball Use 18 Groundballs amp Fly Balls 19 Transporting the Cobra II 20 Basic Operating I nstructions 21 Maintaining the Cobra II 22 23 The Cobra II Warranty 24 26 Cobra II Accessories 27 Why You Practice Back Cover Page 3 www axiomsports com Hello and thank you for purchasing the Axiom Sports Cobra II Combination Pitching Machine The Cobra Il is a high performance precision pitching in strument designed to provide you with many years of operation Please pay careful attention to the maintenance section of this booklet Used maintained and adjusted properly the Cobra II will give you years of problem free use This is your assembly operation and practice manual Please read all instructions before using your new Cobra Il A The Cobra Il has different settings for different types of bal2. To accomplish this the lower wheel must be spinning faster than the upper wheel normally at least 25 points faster for an overhand fastball The easiest method for calculating the appropriate pitch settings for a fastball 1 Determine the speed in MPH at which you want the ball to travel 2 Set the speed for the upper wheel 15 points slower than your chosen speed 3 Set the speed for the lower wheel 15 points faster than your chosen speed EXAMPLE e You have determined that you want to throw a 60 MPH fastball e Upper wheel setting 60 15 45 e Lower wheel setting 60 15 75 A fastball pitched in an overhand configuration will travel in a virtually straight line CURVEBALLS To throw a curveball the ball must be spinning forward the opposite of a fastball Gener ally speaking the top wheel should be set two to three times faster than the lower wheel The greater the differential the greater the break Additionally the slower speed gives the pitch more time to break With the pitching head in the overhand position a curveball will break downward For more right or left break adjust the pitching head to the desired angle SLIDERS A slider is thrown exactly like a curveball except with more speed The best way to throw a slider is to set the pitching head as follows e Set the pitching head in the sidearm delivery position e Set one wheel 10 to 30 points slower than the other depending on the desired break angle Th
3. MAINTENANCE Your Cobra II requires periodic maintenance Please follow these basic instructions to en sure proper performance of your machine gt Check all nuts and bolts for tightness before each use There are three places where the machine pivots 1 Tilt Adjustment Lock Handle 2 Height Adjustment Lock Handle 3 Lateral Adjustment Lock Handle The lock ing handles at these points should be tight enough to keep the machine in the proper configuration without rotation during use Please DO NOT over tighten When not in use please store the Cobra Il in a clean dry location If you choose to leave your machine outside make sure it is covered and kept dry A plastic trash can liner with a draw string works well Axiom does not recommend storing your machine outside Moisture will ruin the electronic circuitry of the machine and void the warranty Additionally constant exposure to direct sunlight will shorten the lifespan of the pitch ing wheels Keep the pitching wheels clean dry and free of debris Residue from balls does not need to be removed If you need to clean the pitching wheels rubbing alcohol and a coarse rag work very well DO NOT CLEAN THE WHEELS WITH THE MACHINE PLUGGED IN AND OR RUNNING NOTE After throwing several thousand pitches you will notice a groove forming on the pitching wheels and that material from the wheels has collected on other parts of the ma chine This is normal Simp
4. Net Pitcher s L Net 7 x 6 81511 MSRP 64 97 L Frame 7 x 6 81160 MSRP 99 97 Dimpled Yellow Baseballs 12 Pack 83020 MSRP 24 97 Dimpled Fluorescent Green Softballs 12 Pack 84010 MSRP 29 97 Axiom Sports Manufacturing A Division of Fitec International 3525 Ridge Meadow Parkway Memphis TN 38115 901 366 9144 yin eee MH LE net A be Ld Ru L eh a PUERT ALAR UROLAGE
5. our products and supports them with the after sales support they de serve Warranty This warranty is divided into two parts Part 1 The Full Warranty Period The full warranty period covers the first six 6 months of use from the date of purchase During this period Axiom Sports Manufacturing warrants that it will at its own option re pair replace or adjust free of charge any part that Axiom finds to be defective in materi als and or workmanship when used within the conditions of this warranty All shipping costs related to returning products to Axiom Sports Manufacturing will be the responsibility of the customer Part 2 The Pro Rated Warranty Period The pro rated warranty period covers 6 to 24 months of use from the date of purchase This warranty is void if product transfers ownership During this period Axiom warrants that it will at its own option repair replace or adjust any component that Axiom finds to be defective in materials and or workmanship when used within the conditions of this war ranty at commercial rates based on the pro rated schedule below All shipping costs re lated to returning products to Axiom Sports Manufacturing will be the responsibility of the customer Age of Cobra Il 0 to 6 Months 6 to 12 months 12 to 18 Months 18 to 24 Months Axiom Sports Manufacturing Page 27 YOUR COBRA II WARRANTY CONTD Customer warranty statement for the Cobra Il Combination Pitching Mach
6. softballs gt Leather baseballs and softballs While the Cobra II is designed to throw real leather balls here are some important points you should consider 1 Real leather balls have raised seams as part of their construction 2 Raised seams increase the overall wear on the polyurethane wheels of the machine and will potentially shorten the life of the wheel this is true of all pitching machines 3 Raised seams also increase the overall wear on the ball itself potentially reducing the life span of the ball this is also true of all pitching machines 4 Due to the components used to construct the core of a real leather ball constant use in a pitching machine will result in an overall softening of the ball caused by breaking apart these internal components thereby reducing its accuracy and feel this is also true of all pitching machines 5 While real leather balls are sold at a variety of price points they typically are more expensive than dimpled baseballs and softballs 6 Synthetic leather balls also offer raised seams creating the same pressure and wear of real leather although they are typically less expensive 7 Dimpled baseballs made of polyurethane are specifically designed for high speed pitching machines These balls offer weight and size matches to real baseballs and softballs but will last longer create less wear on the machine and cost less in most instances than real balls 8 Used properly wi
7. that you are going to throw Select the delivery angle of the pitching head that is required to throw the pitch you have selected Select the power source Before plugging the machine into the power source make certain that BOTH Speed Control Dials are in the OFF position Plug a surge suppressor into the power source and then plug the Cobra II into the surge protector Start the machine by turning one of the Speed Control Dials clockwise to the desired setting Allow the first wheel to achieve the selected speed before turning on the sec ond wheel Do not start both motors at the same time Start the second motor by turning it to the desired speed Allow the second wheel to achieve the selected speed before feeding balls into the Feed Chute Feed one ball into the Feed Chute Adjust the location as required To adjust the Inside Outside location hold the Handle Bar loosen the Lateral Adjustment Lock Handle and rotate the pitching head as needed To adjust the height of the pitch loosen the Height Adjustment Lock Handle and reposition as needed 10 After setting the speed and location pitch at least 10 balls BEFORE allowing the bat ter to step into the batter s box The hitter should watch these 10 test pitches to be come accustomed to the overall soeed and angle of the delivery Ball exit side Ball feed or in put side Feed Chute Axiom Sports Manufacturing Page 24
8. II to a power source make certain the speed controls are set to 0 WARNING This machine is not guaranteed to be 100 accurate Although each and every machine is thoroughly tested for accuracy before leaving the factory occasional errant pitches may occur due to balls in poor condition moisture careless or negligent use improper maintenance or other factors It is important to make certain that all safety precautions are taken and to instruct all par ticipants on proper operating procedures before allowing them to operate the machine It is the owner s responsibility to make certain the machine Is in good working or der properly maintained appropriately adjusted and all safety measures are fol lowed before and during each use Page 5 www axiomsports com DO NOT set both wheels to 100 setting 10 when pitching to batters This will pro duce a knuckleball in excess of 100 MPH Axiom strongly recommends that you do not set the machine any faster than 85 when pitching to batters With the top wheel at 70 setting 7 and the bottom wheel at 100 setting 10 you will produce a realistic fastball of almost 90 MPH Using excessive speeds for amusement can be very dangerous can lead to immediate serious injury or even death and is not recommended For your safety we ask that you use the Cobra Il only for its intended purpose Select speeds that are equal to the batter s level of ability Additionally Axiom in
9. IN THAT THE MACHINE IS INA CLEAN DRY AREA DO NOT GET DIRT ON THE PITCHING WHEELS Remove the baseball legs and install the softball legs as shown below using the in Stallation techniques discussed on pages 8 amp 9 With the help of another person turn the Cobra II upright NOTE Pitching head configurations are the same as for baseball see page 17 REMEMBER It is important that you DO NOT pitch softballs in excess of 60 MPH Cobra II properly converted to pitch softballs note pitching head con figuration is set to overhand fastball Page 21 www axiomsports com GROUNDBALLS amp FLY BALLS lf your machine has a feed chute extension attached for an automatic ball feeder sold separately you must remove it in order to throw fly balls You may leave the feed chute extension in place for groundballs Place the pitching head in the overhand position To throw fly balls tilt the pitching head back using the Height Adjustment Lock Han dle and lock in place Set the speed as needed to achieve desired distance To throw groundballs tilt the pitching head forward using the Height Adjustment Lock Handle and lock in place Set the speed as needed NOTE Groundballs should have a little forward spin To obtain a forward spin set the up per wheel at a higher setting than the lower wheel Red arrow represents ap proximate ball trajectory Fly Ball Configuration Groundball Configuration Axi
10. LS TRANSPORT WHEEL MTS MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS _ MOTOR GUARDS _ MOTORS ar HANDLE BAR amp hers we HAND GUARDS ASSY a IE TILT ADJ _ Lock HANDLE TILT BRACKET HEIGHT ADI LOCK HANDLE TERMINAL BOX SPEED CONTROL BOX SPEED CONTROL DIALS AXON SPONS MANULACHMUNO Cs GAP SELECTION The term GAP refers to the space between the pitching wheels The Cobra II is de signed to throw different types and sizes of balls Baseball and Softball Different balls require different GAPS It is not necessary to change the GAP very often if at all depending on your pri mary use of the machine unless you plan to use different types and sizes of balls For example if you what to change from baseballs to softballs the GAP must be widened In selecting the proper GAP two things must be considered 1st The type and or size of the ball being used 2nd The speed range desired There are thee different GAP settings 1 Soft Dimpled Baseballs 25 MPH to 100 MPH 2 Leather Baseballs 25 MPH to 100 MPH and Dimpled Baseballs 25 MPH to 70 MPH 3 Softballs 25 MPH to 60 MPH NOTE DO NOT THROW SOFTBALLS OVER 60 MPH AT REGULATION SOFTBALL DISTANCE Your Cobra Il arrives preset in the 2 position Leather Baseballs 25 MPH to 100 MPH and Dimpled Baseballs 25 MPH to 70 MPH You do not need to change the GAP unless one of the following
11. NTY CONTD e Your Name e Your Address e Your Phone Number e Your E Mail Address e A Copy of Your Proof of Purchase 6 Ship the product prepaid to the following address Axiom Sports Manufacturing ATTN Returns fill in Return Authorization Number here 3889 Raines Road Memphis Tennessee 38118 Product Registration Please complete and mail the product warranty registration card packed with your Cobra II This will make it much easier to contact you should it ever be necessary Returning your product registration card will also make it easier to verify your original purchase information should warranty coverage be required How State Laws Relate to this Warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that will vary from state to state Thank You Axiom Sports Manufacturing Page 29 COBRA I1 ACCESSORIES Backyard Batting Cage Complete w Fittings may sit o 40 x 10 x 10 012703 MSRP 299 97 60 x 10 x 10 012710 MSRP 349 97 These nets require 3 4 EMT conduit for the support frame available at most hardware stores Approximate cost 40 90 00 60 120 00 36 Batting Cage Barrier Net 10 x 10 81057 MSRP 34 97 The Sock Net Sock Net 7 x 7 81515 MSRP 99 97 Frame 7 x 7 81161 MSRP 97 97 Fielder s Screen Fielder s Net 7 x 7 81508 MSRP 69 97 Frame 7 x 7 81161 MSRP 97 97 Pitcher s L
12. WER SOURCES EXTENSION CORDS amp GENERATORS CONTD Generators The Cobra II requires 1 000 watts of power to run If you need or wish to use a generator to run your machine please make certain the power source meets the following require menis e Current Draw Cobra II 6 amps running 10 amps starting e Voltage Output generator 110 120 AC e Power Output generator 1 400 watts minimum To avoid damage to the speed controllers always use a surge protector When us A ing a generator in order to avoid power surges the following steps must be per formed in sequential order Start the generator Plug the surge protector into the generator Plug the Cobra II into the surge protector Turn on the Cobra Il SPEED CONTROLS The speed of your pitches will approximate the average of the speed control settings For example if the upper control is set at 50 and the lower control is set at 80 the speed of the pitch will be approximately 65 MPH 50 80 2 Pitch Variety Please note that in order to throw the varieties of pitches the Cobra Il is capable of the pitching head must be rotated To accomplish this loosen the Tilt Adjustment Lock Han dle and rotate the head to the desired position please see page 17 for correct pitching head alignment Sere ee eee SPEED CONTROLS CONTD FASTBALLS To throw a regular fastball the ball must have backspin to counteract gravity thereby preventing it from sinking
13. are true NOTE This DOES NOT apply to softball GAP settings e You are going to use Soft Dimpled Baseballs and e You want to pitch Dimpled Baseballs over 70 MPH If you are going to throw balls at 70 MPH or less the 2 setting is correct With the GAP in the 2 position leather baseballs may be pitched from 25 MPH to 100 MPH and Dimpled Baseballs may be pitched from 25 MPH to 70 MPH Soft Dimpled Base balls are softer than leather baseballs and require a smaller gap to achieve higher Speeds Please consult the pictures on page 13 GAP settings are determined by the position of the Motor Mount Bolts The side of the frame closest to the Motor Guards has the long slots required to adjust GAP settings Page 13 www axiomsports com TO CHANGE THE GAP Turn the machine off and unplug the electrical cord Loosen the Tilt Adjustment Lock Handle and place the head in the horizontal posi tion retighten the handle Locate the 4 Motor Mount Bolts where each motor is connected to the frame these are the bolts used to adjust the GAP To change from GAP setting 2 to setting 1 loosen all eight 8 bolts and slide the motor mounts toward the feed chute The motor mounts will only move approxi mately 2mm each Retighten all eight bolts To change from GAP setting 2 to setting 3 loosen the bolts on the Motor Guard side just enough to slide the motor mou
14. e ball will break to the side of the slower wheel Page 17 www axiomsports com LEG ORIENTATION lt is important to properly orient the legs of your Cobra II in order to achieve consistent pitch speed and direction Due to the velocity at which the Cobra II pitches balls a tre mendous amount of energy is created when the ball exits the machine With the legs ap propriately situated see below this energy is transferred to the ball creating consistent speeds at the exit point lf the legs are not situated as noted below you may experience some backward motion or recoil of the pitching head or the machine like he recoil produced by a cannon This recoil will transfer some of the energy away from the pitch In short not all of the ma chines energy will be used to pitch the ball at the desired speed To properly orient the legs simply ensure that the pitching head is rotated to a point that allows you to have two support legs behind the machine at the ball input side This will leave the third leg in front of the machine at the ball exit side Proper Leg Orientation Tri Pod Base Ball Feed Ball Exit Axiom Sports Manufacturing Page 18 A NOTE ABOUT BALLS Your Cobra II is designed to throw a wide range of baseballs and softballs Here are just a few of the balls your machine will pitch Poly balls at lower speeds y Ventilated poly balls at lower speeds gt Durafoam balls Dimpled baseballs and
15. ine Subject Conditions amp What Your Warranty Does Not Cover gt gt gt gt gt The defect is a consequence of the customer s failure to properly maintain or use the Cobra Il pitching machine in accordance with good practice This warranty does not apply to conditions caused by abuse neglect improper mainte nance or misuse Shipping damage not originating from original product shipment to the customer Normal wear and tear The use of the Cobra II in commercial situations voids this warranty Water damage Use of improper balls NOTE At times Axiom Sports Manufacturing will request that the consumer replace a part on the product in an effort to shorten the products down time and save the customer shipping costs How to Obtain Service Prior to returning a product to Axiom Sports Manufacturing you must 1 2 3 4 Call us at 901 366 9144 Have your proof of purchase receipt bill of sale or invoice ready Explain the problem to the representative who answers the phone lf the representative determines that you should return the product you will be provided with a return authorization number This nine 9 digit number should be written clearly on the outside of the shipping carton when you return the product Return the product in question along with a brief note describing the malfunction Please include the following information Page 28 www axiomsports com YOUR COBRA II WARRA
16. kage see page 6 and set it on the floor see page 9 Loosen the Tilt Adjustment Lock Handle and tilt the Vertical Support Column so that the Tripod Base is pointing upward see below amp page 9 Loosen the Leg Retainer insert three legs and retighten the Leg Retainer legs should be firmly in place See page 9 DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN With the help of another person carefully turn the machine upright and install the Transport Wheels see page 10 Loosen the Tilt Adjustment Lock Handle and rotate the machine head to a vertical position see page 9 Install the Feed Chute Handle Bar Hand Guard assembly There are two bolts al ready in place inserted into the frame above the Control Box Slide the Handle Bar onto the bolts and install washers and locknuts You will need a 13mm wrench to tighten the nuts see page 11 YOUR NEW COBRA II PITCHING MACHINE IS NOW READY TO USE Feed Chute Bolts machine is shipped with these in place Tripod Base Feed Chute Installed Leg Retainer Vertical Support Column Page 9 www axiomsports com ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTD Leg Installation Motors Tilt Adjustment Lock Handle Pitching Wheels Cobra II Out of box amp crate lying on flat dry surface on the wheels Tripod Base Vertical Support Column In Up Position Tilt Adjustment Lock Handle Leg Leg Retainer Tripod Base C
17. l of the loose parts as described above 4 The next step is to remove the machine from the crate With a Phillips screw driver remove the four screws used to attach the machine to the crate 5 Carefully lift the machine out of the box REMEMBER the Cobra II weighs more than 50 Lbs Use proper lifting techniques to avoid injury 6 The final step is to remove the pallet used to brace the machine while it was in the crate The pallet is attached to the machine using 2 5 8 12mm bolts You will need a 5 8 12mm socket with a 3 extension minimum to get in between the pitching wheels to remove these bolts You can use a wrench pliers or a crescent wrench to hold the nut while loosening the bolt 7 Once the pallet has been removed your machine is now ready for final assembly NOTE Please read and follow the assembly instructions beginning on page 8 Page 7 www axiomsports com NOTE All views are from the top of the carton Remove all loose parts and accessories Lay the box on the Cut the tape and floor or a flat sur fold back all four support column is face flaps raised in this photo for removal of softball legs Raise the vertical support 4 crate screws exposed column to expose the screws Baseball Legs Softball Legs Feed Chute and Handle Loose parts and accessories Transport Wheels x2 Softball Chute Axiom Sports Manufacturing Page 8 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Remove the machine from the pac
18. ls The ma chine is preset for regulation leather baseballs and dimpled baseballs Using other types of balls will require adjustments that are explained in this manual Read and understand these instructions before operating your A new Cobra Il machine If during the course of assembly or initial use you have problems with your Cobra Il please contact Axiom Sports Axiom Sports Manufacturing A Division of Fitec International 3525 Ridge Meadow Parkway Memphis TN 38115 901 366 9144 WWwW axiomsports com SRE SPONS SURE T T TT haga ISAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A Never use the Cobra II in or near water in the rain or in a high moisture environment Never place any part of your body on or near any part of the pitching wheels or in front of the machine while it is in operation and or connected to a power source Keep hands away from all moving parts Batter should always wear protective head gear preferably with a face guard Turn the machine off and wait for the pitching wheels to stop rotating before changing the tilt angle of the pitching head Do not attempt to manually stop the wheels from rotating even after turning the power off Place a protective screen in front of the machine to protect both the machine and the operator Axiom screens are sold separately please see page 27 Before each use check the pitching wheels for tightness Tighten with the 6mm Allen wrench provided Before connecting the Cobra
19. ly remove the material and debris that has collected on the machine Using a clean old paint brush works well for this exercise gt Before using the machine for the first time and every time thereafter be certain to check the pitching wheel alignment The wheels should be aligned to produce a verti cal match If the wheels do not align vertically loosen the setscrew on the wheel hub using a 6mm Allen wrench and slide the wheels on the motor shaft to gain the re quired alignment BE CERTAIN THAT YOU DO NOT EXTEND THE WHEEL HUB PAST THE END OF THE MOTOR SHAFT When transporting the machine be careful not to roll the machine over any extremely uneven ground This could move the motor mounts and alter the machine set up Please refer to page 20 for additional cautions while transporting your Cobra II Before each use check the GAP between the pitching wheels Proper GAPS are 2 1 6 for real baseballs and 1 3 4 for dimpled baseballs See pages 12 amp 13 Page 25 www axiomsports com MAINTENANCE CONTD It is necessary to check and occasionally tighten the pitching wheel set screws The pitching wheels on the Cobra II are secured to the motor shaft by a set screw located in the center of the rim closest to the motor shaft This set screw can be tightened by using a 6mm Allen wrench This set screw MUST BE as tight as possible using the tool provided NOTE Failure to perform this maintenance check could resul
20. nts You do not need to remove these two bolts On the side opposite the Motor Guards remove the bolts com pletely Slide the motor mounts away from the feed chute by approximately 12mm so they are aligned with the round holes Reinstall the bolts and retighten all 8 con nections GAP Motor Guards Motor Mount Bolts Axiom Sports Manufacturing Page 14 POWER SOURCES EXTENSION CORDS amp GENERATORS Power Sources Your Cobra Il operates on 110 120 volt AC electricity 60 Hz You may plug your ma chine directly into a standard 110v household outlet use an extension cord or use a gen erator in accordance with the instructions on page 15 A To avoid damage to the speed controllers always use a surge protector Extension Cords lf you require an extension cord it is important that you select one with an adequate wire gauge An inadequate cord will cause overheating poor performance and pre mature motor burnout Adequate wire gauge size depends on the length of the cord The longer the cord the thicker the wire gauge must be Wire gauges come in even numbers 8 10 12 14 16 etc The lower the number the thicker the wire For example an 8 gauge cord is thicker than a 16 gauge cord When selecting an extension cord please follow these ba sic guidelines 25 Feet 16 Gauge 50 Feet 14 Gauge 100 Feet 12 Gauge 150 Feet 10 Gauge 200 Feet 8 Gauge Page 15 www axiomsports com PO
21. obra II Completed leg assembly with ver tical support column still in up position Axiom Sports Manufacturing Page 10 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTD Transport Wheel Assembly Loosen the Tilt Adjustment Lock Handle and move the pitching head to the horizon tal position see main line drawing below Insert the 12mm x 90mm hex bolt through each Transport Wheel and install the regular hex nut as shown below Finger tighten the nut against the Wheel Hub DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NOTE The hex bolt starts at the outside of the wheel and extends through the Wheel Hub Install both Transport Wheels as shown below the long end of the hex bolt runs through the frame and extends to the inside of the frame NOTE The Wheel Hub and regular hex nut will rest against the frame Install and tighten the locknuts firmly as shown below NOTE The Transport Wheels should rotate with some resistance This is to pre vent the wheels from vibrating when the machine Is in operation You may adjust this resistance by loosening or tightening the regular hex nuts Frame Locknut Transport Wheel Hex Bolt Regular Hex Nut Tilt Adjustment Lock Handle Wheel Hub Page 11 www axiomsports com PARTS OF THE COBRA II MACHINE Please take the time to familiarize yourself with all of the parts of your new Cobra Il These parts are referred to throughout this manual TRANSPORT WHEELS PITCHING WHEE
22. om Sports Manufacturing Page 22 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE Your Cobra II has a built in transportation system installed using the instructions on page 10 As the machine weighs over 50 Lbs this system is designed to help you move the Cobra II from site to site without excessive effort or the need to dismantle it REMEMBER Do not get dirt or soil on the wheels Do not transport the machine through standing water Do not attempt to lift the machine by yourself Do not drop the machine while in transit Do not set the machine down on the control panel Do not attempt to move or transport the machine while it is in operation or plugged in To transport the machine 1 Rotate the pitching head to the sidearm position 2 Loosen the Lateral Adjustment Lock Handle and position the machine so two of the legs are even with the transport wheels essentially one wheel will line up with one leg on THE WHEEL SIDE of the pitching head Lock the Lateral Ad justment Lock Handle 3 With the help of another person carefully lower the machine to the floor so that the transport wheels are touching the ground 4 Lift the machine using the two legs adjusted in point 2 and roll it on the trans port wheels Control Box Pitching Wheels Transport Wheels Page 23 www axiomsports com BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Place the Cobra Il on the pitcher s mound and aim it in the direction of home plate Select the type of pitch
23. sists that speeds in excess of 60 MPH not be used when pitching from Little League or softball distance Speeds in excess of 60 MPH at this distance are dangerous NOTE A 60 MPH pitch from 40 feet is equivalent to a 90 MPH pitch from 60 feet To calculate the equivalent of any pitch from 40 feet multiply the actual speed by 1 5 IMPORTANT Please pay careful attention to the bolts connectors set screws and other fastening de vices on your Cobra II Check all bolts and connections for tightness before your first and every use of the machine Axiom Sports Manufacturing Page REMOVING YOUR COBRA II FROM THE PACKAGE PLEASE CONSULT THE PHOTOGRAPHS ON PAGE 7 THROUGHOUT THIS PROCESS 1 Lay the box flat on the floor or on a flat surface facing upward and carefully cut the tape Open the four flaps outward and completely away from the center of the carton holding the machine 2 Once you have opened the box remove the following items e Transport wheels x 2 e Baseball legs e Softball chute e Feed chute e Softball legs NOTE To remove the softball legs you must first raise the Vertical Support Column Once raised slide the legs out of the carton see photo on page 7 3 Once the loose parts are removed you will notice that the machine is bolted to a wood pallet which is attached to the shipping crate by 4 screws REMEMBER In order to remove the main unit from the crate you will need to remove al
24. t in the wheels coming off while the machine is in operation This could cause serious injur or even death Itis necessary that you check the Motor Mounting Bolts no less than 4 times per sea son These bolts can only be seen with the pitching wheels removed To remove the pitching wheels loosen the pitching wheel set screw with a 6mm Allen wrench included with your machine Remove the pitching wheel from the motor shaft BEING VERY CAREFUL NOT TO LOSE THE HUB KEY The Hub Key is a small rectan gular piece of metal that keys the wheel on the motor shaft Once the pitching wheel is removed from the motor shaft you will see the Motor Mounting Bolts Ensure these bolts are tightened with 25 foot pounds of force It is also necessary to check the Motor Adjustment Bolts before each use These are the bolts you move and or loosen each time you change the GAP These bolts should also be tightened using 25 foot pounds of force Pitching Wheel Set Screw Pitching Wheel Set Screw Hub Key YOUR COBRA II WARRANTY Customer warranty statement for the Cobra II Combination Pitching Machine Purpose of Warranty To provide customers with confidence that they have purchased a quality product that will withstand the rigors of normal batting practice use In order to protect all parties certain conditions are imposed on the warranty Rest assured that Axiom Sports Manufacturing stands behind all of
25. th appropriate pitching head alignment you will find that the Cobra Il will throw polyurethane high speed fastballs sliders screw balls and curves as ef fectively as real baseballs WARNING NEVER USE SYNTHETIC LEATHER BALLS WITH YOUR COBRA ll THESE BALLS WILL LEAVE A SUBSTANTIAL RESIDUE ON THE PITCHING WHEELS AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY Page 19 www axiomsports com PITCH DELIVERY ANGLES Overhand or Fastball Sidearm or Slider Left handed 3 4 Delivery Right handed 3 4 Delivery or Curveball or Curveball To adjust the angle of the pitching head loosen the Tilt Adjustment Lock Handle and rotate the head to the desired angle Retighten the Tilt Adjustment Lock Handle Axiom Sports Manufacturing Page 20 CONVERTING FROM BASEBALL TO SOFTBALL To convert your Cobra II to softball mode please perform the following steps Remove the four nuts and bolts holding the Feed Chute to the Hand Guard Handle Bar assembly Remove the baseball Feed Chute You will need ai2mm wrench and a pair of pliers or crescent wrench Tilt the pitching head to the horizontal or sidearm position Change the GAP to setting 3 See GAP selection on page 13 Install the softball Feed Chute packaged separately in the same location and using the same hardware as the baseball Feed Chute With the help of another person turn the Cobra II over laying on the pitching wheels BE ABOSOLUTLEY CERTA
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