How to Charge a Scissor Lift
A lot of people value the ease of using a scissor lift. The ease of working and the security offered from the lift's basket offer a lot more piece of mind than attempting to perform a similar task utilizing the rung of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this specific machine make it the best option for completing tasks from heights.
Nearly all scissor lifts are operated by batteries which are internally mounted in the lift's base. These batteries need to be charged following a long shift or due to sitting after extended periods without use. It is an easy job to charge the batteries. This could be done without any specialized equipment or tools and needs no heavy labor.
So as to prepare the scissor lift for charging, park the machinery 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 big 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, 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. In order to prevent 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 while in use, extreme danger can likely happen.