How to Charge a Scissor Lift
There is a great convenience when using a scissor lift, as the convenience of working and the lift basket's safety gives peace of mind while attempting to carry out tasks that would have otherwise required using the step of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this machine make it the best alternative for performing jobs from heights.
The majority of scissor lifts are powered electrically by batteries which have been mounted directly onto the machinery. These batteries would have to be charged after a long shift or after sitting for extended periods without use. It is a simple task to charge the batteries. This could be done without any specialized equipment or tools and needs no heavy labor.
The machinery needs to be parked next to an electrical output in order to prepare the scissor lift for charging. This charging area must also be in a well-ventilated place. Next, in order to avoid another operator from driving away with the lift plugged in, press the emergency shut-off switch. The emergency shut off switch is the big red button found in the basket of the lift, near the charger or the control box. Find the battery charger on the base of the lift on the right side. Usually, models which are older will have the charger mounted on the back of the lift.
After that, plug the charger into the AC extension cord. Be certain you are charging in a place which is well ventilated and next plug the extension cord into an electrical outlet. So as to avoid accidental damage from being run over, the length of the electrical cord on the battery charger is intentionally short. This is because if any extra length were to drop out of the battery charger storage place when in use, extreme danger can likely occur.