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 safety provides peace of mind when attempting to carry out tasks that could have otherwise required using the step of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this particular machine make it the right option for carrying tasks from heights.
Nearly all scissor lifts are powered electrically by batteries that have been mounted directly onto the machinery. These batteries would need to be charged following a long shift or after sitting for extended periods without use. It is an easy job to charge the batteries. This could be done without any particular tools or equipment and needs no heavy labor.
So as to prepare the scissor lift for charging, position the machinery near an electrical outlet. Make sure you are doing this in a well-ventilated place. Next, 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, in the basket of the lift. Find the battery charger on the base of the lift on the right side. Usually, older units will have the charger mounted on the back of the lift.
After that, plug the charger into the AC extension cord. Be certain you are charging in an area which is well ventilated and then 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 purposely short. This is because if any excess length were to drop out of the battery charger storage area when in use, extreme danger can likely occur.