How to Charge a Scissor Lift
There is a great convenience when using a scissor lift, because the ease of working and the lift basket's safety gives peace of mind while attempting to perform tasks which would have otherwise required using the step of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this particular machinery make it the best alternative for performing jobs from heights.
Nearly all scissor lifts are operated by batteries that are internally mounted inside 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 carried out without any specialized tools or equipment and needs no heavy labor.
So as to prepare the scissor lift for charging, park the machine next to an electrical outlet. Make sure you are doing this in a well-ventilated place. Then, 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 near the control box or the charger, inside the lift basket. Find the battery charger on the right side of the base of the lift. Usually, models that are older will have the charger mounted on the rear of the lift.
The AC extension cord must 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 place while in use, extreme danger could likely take place.