How to Charge a Scissor Lift
Lots of people value the convenience of using a scissor lift. The ease of working and the safety offered from the lift's basket provide much more piece of mind than attempting to complete a similar job utilizing the step of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this machine make it the right choice for performing jobs from heights.
Most scissor lifts are powered electrically by batteries that have been mounted directly onto the equipment. These batteries will have to be charged after a long shift or after sitting for 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 needs no heavy labor.
The equipment needs to be positioned near an electrical output in order to prepare the scissor lift for charging. This charging place 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 big red button found inside the basket of the lift, near the charger or the control box. Find the battery charger on the right side of the base of the lift. Usually, units which are older will have the charger mounted on the back of the lift.
The AC extension cord must 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 purposely short. This is because if any extra length were to drop out of the battery charger storage place while in use, extreme danger could likely take place.