How to Charge a Scissor Lift
Numerous people value the convenience of using a scissor lift. The convenience of working and the safety offered from the lift's basket provide much more piece of mind than trying to complete a similar job using the step of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this specific machine make it the best alternative for completing tasks from heights.
The majority of 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 a simple task to charge the batteries. This can be carried out without any specialized tools or equipment and needs no heavy labor.
The machine has to be positioned near an electrical output so as to prepare the scissor lift for charging. This charging place should also be 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 located inside the basket of the lift, near the control box or the charger. Find the battery charger on the right side of the base of the lift. Normally, units that are older would have the charger mounted on the back of the lift.
Next, plug the charger into the AC extension cord. Be certain you are charging in a place that is well ventilated and afterward plug the extension cord into an electrical outlet. In order to avoid 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 can potentially happen.