How to Charge a Scissor Lift
There is a great convenience when utilizing a scissor lift, as the ease of working and the lift basket's safety gives peace of mind while attempting to carry out tasks which would have otherwise required working off the step of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this specific machine make it the best alternative for completing tasks from heights.
Nearly all scissor lifts are operated by batteries that are internally mounted in the base of the lift. These batteries have to be charged after a long shift or due to sitting after extended periods without use. It is a simple job to charge the batteries. This could be done without any specialized tools or equipment and needs no heavy labor.
The machinery has to be positioned 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 prevent 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 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. Often, models which are older would have the charger mounted on the rear of the lift.
After that, plug the charger into the AC extension cord. Be sure you are charging in a place 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 intentionally short. This is because if any extra length were to drop out of the battery charger storage place while in use, extreme danger can potentially happen.