How to Charge a Scissor Lift
There is a great ease when using a scissor lift, as the convenience of working and the lift basket's security provides peace of mind while attempting to perform tasks that could have otherwise needed utilizing the rung of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this specific machine make it the best choice for carrying jobs from heights.
The majority of scissor lifts are powered electrically by batteries which have been mounted directly onto the equipment. 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 particular equipment or tools and requires no heavy labor.
The equipment has to be positioned next to an electrical output so as to prepare the scissor lift for charging. This charging place must also be in a well-ventilated place. After that, 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 big red button located inside the lift basket, near the control box or the charger. Find the battery charger on the base of the lift on the right side. Normally, units which are older will have the charger mounted on the back of the lift.
The AC extension cord should next be plugged into the charger. Be certain to charge in a well ventilated place and plug the cord into an electrical outlet. In order to prevent 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 area while in use, extreme danger can likely happen.