How to Charge a Scissor Lift
A lot of people appreciate the ease of utilizing a scissor lift. The ease of working and the security offered from the lift's basket offer much more piece of mind than trying to complete a similar task working off the step of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this specific machine make it the best option for carrying tasks from heights.
Most scissor lifts are powered electrically by batteries which have been mounted directly onto the machine. These batteries would have to be charged following a long shift or after sitting for extended periods without use. It is a simple task to charge the batteries. This could be carried out without any specialized tools or equipment and requires no heavy labor.
So as to prepare the scissor lift for charging, position the machinery next to an electrical outlet. Make sure you are doing this in a well-ventilated area. 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 near the charger or the control box, inside the basket of the lift. Find the battery charger on the base of the lift on the right side. Normally, older models would have the charger mounted on the back of the lift.
The AC extension cord should next be plugged into the charger. Be sure to charge in a well ventilated place and plug the 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 intentionally short. This is because if any excess length were to drop out of the battery charger storage area while in use, extreme danger can potentially occur.