How to Charge a Scissor Lift
Lots of individuals appreciate the convenience of using a scissor lift. The convenience of working and the security offered from the lift's basket provide much more piece of mind than attempting to complete a similar task using the step of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this particular machine make it the best option for performing tasks from heights.
The majority of scissor lifts are powered electrically by batteries which have been mounted directly onto the machinery. These batteries would need to be charged following 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 specialized equipment or tools and requires no heavy labor.
The machinery has to be parked near an electrical output in order to prepare the scissor lift for charging. This charging area should 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 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. Normally, units that are older would have the charger mounted on the rear of the lift.
Then, plug the charger into the AC extension cord. Be sure you are charging in an area which is well ventilated and afterward 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 excess length were to drop out of the battery charger storage place while in use, extreme danger could potentially take place.