How to Charge a Scissor Lift
There is a great ease when utilizing a scissor lift, because the convenience of working and the lift basket's security gives peace of mind when trying to carry out tasks that would have otherwise needed using the rung of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this specific machinery make it the right choice for carrying tasks from heights.
Nearly all scissor lifts are operated by batteries that 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 a simple job to charge the batteries. This can be done without any specialized tools or equipment and needs 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 area. 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 situated inside the lift basket, near the charger or the control box. 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 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 intentionally short. This is because if any extra length were to drop out of the battery charger storage area while in use, extreme danger could likely happen.