How to Charge a Scissor Lift
There is a great ease when using a scissor lift, as the ease of working and the lift basket's security provides peace of mind while trying to carry out tasks that would have otherwise needed using the step of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this machine make it the right option for carrying tasks from heights.
Nearly all scissor lifts are powered electrically by batteries which have been mounted directly onto the machine. These batteries would have to be charged after a long shift or after sitting for extended periods without use. It is a simple task to charge the batteries. This can be done without any particular equipment or tools and requires no heavy labor.
In order to prepare the scissor lift for charging, position the equipment near 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 large red button found 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. Normally, models which are older would have the charger mounted on the rear of the lift.
The AC extension cord should next be plugged into the charger. Be sure to charge in a well ventilated area 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 area when in use, extreme danger can potentially occur.