How to Charge a Scissor Lift
Lots of individuals appreciate the convenience of using a scissor lift. The ease of working and the safety offered from the lift's basket provide much more piece of mind than attempting to carry out a similar task utilizing the step of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this particular equipment make it the best option for carrying tasks from heights.
The majority of scissor lifts are powered electrically by batteries which have been mounted directly onto the machinery. These batteries would need to be charged after a long shift or after sitting for extended periods without use. It is an easy job to charge the batteries. This can be done without any particular equipment or tools and requires no heavy labor.
The machine has to be parked next to an electrical output so as to prepare the scissor lift for charging. This charging area should also be in a well-ventilated area. Next, in order to avoid 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 situated near the control box or the charger, in the lift basket. Find the battery charger on the right side of the base of the lift. Normally, units that are older will 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. So as to avoid 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 could potentially take place.