How to Charge a Scissor Lift
There is a great convenience when using a scissor lift, since the ease of working and the lift basket's security provides peace of mind while trying to carry out tasks which would have otherwise needed using the rung of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this machinery make it the right choice for performing tasks from heights.
The majority of scissor lifts are operated by batteries that are internally mounted in the lift's base. These batteries have to be charged following a long shift or due to sitting after extended periods without use. It is a simple job to charge the batteries. This can be carried out without any particular tools or equipment and requires no heavy labor.
So as to prepare the scissor lift for charging, park the machine near an electrical outlet. Make sure you are doing this in a well-ventilated area. After that, 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 large red button situated inside the lift basket, near the charger or the control box. Find the battery charger on the base of the lift on the right side. Often, units that are older will have the charger mounted on the rear of the lift.
Next, plug the charger into the AC extension cord. Be certain you are charging in an area which is well ventilated and then 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 purposely 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.