How to Charge a Scissor Lift
Numerous people appreciate the ease of utilizing a scissor lift. The convenience of working and the safety offered from the lift's basket provide a lot more piece of mind than trying to perform a similar job working off the step of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this machine make it the best choice for carrying tasks from heights.
The majority of scissor lifts are operated by batteries which are internally mounted in the base of the lift. These batteries need to be charged after a long shift or due to sitting after extended periods without use. It is an easy job to charge the batteries. This can be carried out without any specialized equipment or tools and needs no heavy labor.
The machinery has to be parked near an electrical output in order to prepare the scissor lift for charging. This charging area should also be 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 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. Usually, units that are older will have the charger mounted on the rear of the lift.
The AC extension cord must next be plugged into the charger. Be sure to charge in a well ventilated place 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 excess length were to drop out of the battery charger storage area when in use, extreme danger can likely take place.