How to Charge a Scissor Lift
A lot of people value the ease of using a scissor lift. The ease of working and the security offered from the lift's basket provide a lot more piece of mind than attempting to complete a similar task working off the rung of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this specific machine make it the best alternative for carrying jobs from heights.
Most scissor lifts are operated by batteries which 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 an easy task to charge the batteries. This can be done without any particular tools or equipment and requires no heavy labor.
The machinery needs to be positioned next to an electrical output in order to prepare the scissor lift for charging. This charging place 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 found near the control box or the charger, in the lift basket. Find the battery charger on the base of the lift on the right side. Usually, models that are older would have the charger mounted on the back of the lift.
After that, plug the charger into the AC extension cord. Be certain you are charging in an area that is well ventilated and after that plug the extension cord into an electrical outlet. So as 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 excess length were to drop out of the battery charger storage place when in use, extreme danger could likely take place.