Includes: » Lightning Strike with Ball Shagger Feeder » 6 Lightning Strike Balls » 6–Volt AC Adapter
BEFORE YOU BEGIN: » Make sure you have all of the Lightning Strike components. Please contact SKLZ customer service toll free at 877-225-7275 x128 if you are missing anything. » Read all setup and usage instructions carefully. » Adult assembly recommended.
LIGHTNING STRIKE PARTS:
A – Motor
B–S hagger Feeder Base
D – Battery Leg
C – Shagger Feeder Top
E – Small Legs (2) F – AC Adapter
G – Lightning Strike Balls (6)
Shagger Feeder Top (C)
Lightning Strike Face
Shagger Feeder Base (B)
Speed Switch (Low/High)
Speed Switch (High/Low)
Motor (A)
On/Off Switch
Angle Adjustment Knob Small Legs (E)
Battery Leg (D) Release Switch Leg Knob
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LIGHTNING STRIKE ASSEMBLY: Top View
STEP 1–BASE ASSEMBLY
A
NOTE: If not using AC Adapter, you will need 5 D Batteries (not included). Unscrew the cap on the end of the Battery Leg (D). Insert the 5 D Batteries in the leg following the diagram that is located on the leg and screw back on the leg cap. Slide the Battery Leg (D) into the hole in back of Motor (A) while pressing release switch. Make sure notch in Battery Leg is facing upwards so that it will slide into notch opening. Battery Leg will lock into place so that it can only be released when pressing the release switch. Flip the Motor upside down and unscrew leg knob. Insert small legs underneath leg knob. Small notch holes should align with notches under leg knob. Slide each Small Leg into place and tighten knob to secure legs in place. Set aside.
Release Switch
D
E
E
Leg Knob
D Bottom View of Motor (A)
STEP 2–SHAGGER FEEDER ASSEMBLY AND ATTACHMENT TO MOTOR Connect Shagger Feeder Top (C) to Shagger Feeder Base (B) by matching the notches on top of Shagger Feeder Base to Shagger Feeder Top. Secure by rotating Shagger Feeder Top until it clicks to lock into Shagger Feeder Base. C
Slide the completed Shagger Feeder into the hole on the top of the Motor. Slide all the way down so that Shagger Feeder is snug in place atop the Motor.
LIGHTNING STRIKE USAGE: ADDING BALLS TO MACHINE Prior to starting the machine you will want to add balls to the shagger. Add up to 12 balls to start.
B
POWERING UP MACHINE The Lightning Strike Pitching Machine runs on 5 D Batteries (not included) or with the provided AC Adapter (F). If using the AC Adapter, connect it into the side on the bottom of the Motor. The power switch is located near the Shagger Feeder Base on the Motor. Turn product ON to power up and OFF to power down. NOTE: Batteries will not drain if the Lightning Strike is being powered by the AC Adapter. ADJUSTING PITCH HEIGHT WARNING: Before adjusting the pitch height turn OFF the Lightning Strike pitching machine so no balls are pitched. While holding onto the Lightning Strike, loosen the Angle Adjustment Knob on the side of the Motor. Adjust the angle of the pitching machine to the height of the batter and desired pitch. Tighten knob to secure into place.
Angle Adjustment Knob
GROUNDERS: Angle the Lightning Strike down towards the ground.
PITCHES: Angle the Lightning Strike based on desired pitch height.
POP-UPS: Angle the Lightning Strike upwards.
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Dual Wheel Motor
ADJUSTING FOR TYPE OF PITCH WARNING: Before changing the pitch setting turn OFF the machine so no balls are pitched while your face is near the Lightning Strike. Where the ball exits the Lightning Strike there are two speed selection switches (one on each side). These as well as the pitching angle can be adjusted to create specific types of pitches.
Pitch Speed Switch LEFT
Pitch Speed Switch RIGHT
HITTING PRACTICE PITCH
ANGLE OF PITCH
SWITCH SPEED
Low Speed Pitches (30 mph)
At Desired Height
LL
High Speed Pitches (up to 45 mph)
At Desired Height
HH
Curve Balls to the Left
At Desired Height
HL
Curve Balls to the Right
At Desired Height
LH
ANGLE OF PITCH
SWITCH SPEED
Angled Upward
LL
FIELDING PRACTICE PITCH Pop-Ups (15-20ft high) Pop-Ups (25-30ft high)
Angled Upward
HH
Low Speed Grounders (30 mph)
Angled Downward
LL
High Speed Grounders (up to 45 mph)
Angled Downward
HH
USING SHAGGER FOR BALL PICK UP Slide shagger out of Motor. Balls will slide securely into the shagger shaft and will not be released until Shagger Feeder is placed back into Motor. Shagger Feeder can hold up to 12 balls.
SKLZ Lightning Strike Pitching Machine can be used indoors or out. When using the Lightning Strike outdoors, avoid getting dirt, debris or moisture into the Motor. When possible, brush any moisture or debris from Lightning Strike Balls before returning to the Shagger Feeder. Additional Lightning Strike Balls sold separately at sporting good retailers or SKLZ.com.
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90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY – LIGHTNING STRIKE Pro Performance Sports (PPS) warrants to the original consumer purchaser of any PPS product it manufactures that the product will be free of defects in materials or workmanship for 90 days (unless specified in alternate warranties) from the date of purchase. If defective, and purchased from a retail store, return the product along with receipt to the retail store where the product was purchased. If the item was purchased from PPS, return the product along with proof of the date of purchase (i.e. the packing slip), postage prepaid to the address below for replacement consideration: Pro Performance Sports :: 5823 Newton Dr, Suite 130 :: Carlsbad, CA 92008 :: Attn: Returns This warranty does not cover damages resulting from accident, misuse, abuse or lost merchandise. Only valid in the USA. All returns sent to PPS require a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA). For returns to PPS and for all other Customer Service inquiries, please call toll free: 1-877-225-7275
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