How to Charge a Scissor Lift
There is a great ease when utilizing a scissor lift, as the convenience of working and the lift basket's safety provides peace of mind while attempting to carry out tasks which could have otherwise needed utilizing the step of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this particular machine make it the right choice for completing tasks from heights.
The majority of scissor lifts are operated by batteries which are internally mounted inside the lift's base. These batteries have to be charged after a long shift or due to sitting after extended periods without use. It is a simple job to charge the batteries. This could be carried out without any specialized equipment or tools and requires no heavy labor.
The machine needs to be parked next to an electrical output so as to prepare the scissor lift for charging. This charging place must also be in a well-ventilated area. After that, 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 in the lift basket, near the charger or the control box. Find the battery charger on the right side of the base of the lift. Often, units which are older would have the charger mounted on the back of the lift.
Then, plug the charger into the AC extension cord. Be sure you are charging in a place which is well ventilated and after that plug the extension 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 extra length were to drop out of the battery charger storage place when in use, extreme danger can likely happen.