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EGO · CS1401 14 in 56V Brushless Motor Cordless Chainsaw with Rapid Reload Chain Tensioning

EGO CS1401 14 in 56V Brushless Motor Cordless Chainsaw with Rapid Reload Chain Tensioning CHG-ALT-FLASH Error Fix: Charger Alternating Red-Green Flash

The charger LED alternates between red and green, indicating the charger is attempting to recover a deeply discharged battery or is performing cell balancing — this process can take several hours; do not remove the battery during this process; if it continues for more than 8 hours, the battery may be too deeply discharged to recover

Medium severity2 fixes available✨ Free fix available

Quick Answer

Error CHG-ALT-FLASH on the EGO CS1401 14 in 56V Brushless Motor Cordless Chainsaw with Rapid Reload Chain Tensioning means: Charger Alternating Red-Green Flash. The top-ranked community fix is “Test and Replace Battery or Charger Components” (hard difficulty, ~90 min, DIY cost: $10-$20). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.

Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · chainsaw

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When to Call a Professional

While many chainsaw repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:

The repair involves electrical wiring, gas lines, or refrigerant
You've tried the top-ranked fix and the error persists
You smell gas, see sparking, or notice water leaking
The repair requires specialized tools you don't have
Your appliance is still under manufacturer warranty

Average professional repair cost for this issue: $150-$250.

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EGO POWER+ CS1804 18-Inch 56V Cordless Chainsaw with Chain Tensioning

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EGO POWER+ EA0800 56V 8-Inch Cordless Edger

edger · 2 fixes

EGO POWER+ HT2411 24-Inch 56V Cordless Hedge Trimmer

hedge_trimmer · 2 fixes

EGO POWER+ LB6000 56V 615 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower

leaf_blower · 2 fixes

EGO POWER+ LB6504 56V 650 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower

leaf_blower · 2 fixes

EGO POWER+ LM2135SP 21-Inch 56V Self-Propelled Lawn Mower

lawn_mower · 2 fixes

EGO POWER+ LM2150SP Select Cut 21-Inch 56V Self-Propelled Mower with Touch Drive

lawn_mower · 2 fixes

EGO POWER+ SNT2110 21-Inch 56V Single-Stage Snow Blower

snow_blower · 2 fixes

EGO POWER+ Z6 42-Inch 56V Zero-Turn Riding Mower

riding_mower · 2 fixes

LB6503 Turbo Blower 650 CFM 56V Cordless Turbo Leaf Blower with Variable Speed Trigger

leaf_blower · 2 fixes

ST1521S PowerLoad Trimmer 15 in 56V Cordless String Trimmer with Automatic Line Feed

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Other EGO CS1401 14 in 56V Brushless Motor Cordless Chainsaw with Rapid Reload Chain Tensioning Error Codes

BAR-OIL-EMPTY

Bar and Chain Oil Reservoir Empty

2 fixes

BAR-OIL-LEAK

Bar Oil Leaking When Stored

2 fixes

BAT-1-FLASH

Battery Single LED Flashing

2 fixes

BAT-COLD

Battery Too Cold to Operate

2 fixes

BAT-HOT

Battery Overtemperature Protection

2 fixes

BAT-LEDS-OFF

Battery LEDs Not Lighting Up

2 fixes

BAT-NOT-RECOGNIZED

Battery Not Recognized by Tool

2 fixes

BAT-SELF-MAINT

Battery Self-Maintenance Mode Active

2 fixes

People Also Ask About EGO CS1401 14 in 56V Brushless Motor Cordless Chainsaw with Rapid Reload Chain Tensioning Error CHG-ALT-FLASH

What does error code CHG-ALT-FLASH mean on a EGO CS1401 14 in 56V Brushless Motor Cordless Chainsaw with Rapid Reload Chain Tensioning?

Error code CHG-ALT-FLASH on the EGO CS1401 14 in 56V Brushless Motor Cordless Chainsaw with Rapid Reload Chain Tensioning means: Charger Alternating Red-Green Flash. The charger LED alternates between red and green, indicating the charger is attempting to recover a deeply discharged battery or is performing cell balancing — this process can take several hours; do not remove the battery during this process; if it continues for more than 8 hours, the battery may be too deeply discharged to recover

How do I fix error code CHG-ALT-FLASH on my EGO CS1401 14 in 56V Brushless Motor Cordless Chainsaw with Rapid Reload Chain Tensioning?

The most successful fix is "Test and Replace Battery or Charger Components" (hard difficulty, ~90 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $10-$20. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

Is error code CHG-ALT-FLASH on a EGO CS1401 14 in 56V Brushless Motor Cordless Chainsaw with Rapid Reload Chain Tensioning serious?

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Can I fix EGO CS1401 14 in 56V Brushless Motor Cordless Chainsaw with Rapid Reload Chain Tensioning error CHG-ALT-FLASH myself?

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Test and Replace Battery or Charger Components") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 90 minutes. Tools needed: Multimeter, Phillips screwdriver, Needle-nose pliers.

How much does it cost to repair EGO CS1401 14 in 56V Brushless Motor Cordless Chainsaw with Rapid Reload Chain Tensioning error CHG-ALT-FLASH?

DIY cost: $10-$20. Professional repair typically costs $150-$250. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

What other error codes does the EGO CS1401 14 in 56V Brushless Motor Cordless Chainsaw with Rapid Reload Chain Tensioning have?

The EGO CS1401 14 in 56V Brushless Motor Cordless Chainsaw with Rapid Reload Chain Tensioning has 8 other known error codes, including: BAR-OIL-EMPTY (Bar and Chain Oil Reservoir Empty), BAR-OIL-LEAK (Bar Oil Leaking When Stored), BAT-1-FLASH (Battery Single LED Flashing), BAT-COLD (Battery Too Cold to Operate), BAT-HOT (Battery Overtemperature Protection), and 3 more.

Which other EGO models have the CHG-ALT-FLASH error?

Error code CHG-ALT-FLASH also appears on 11 other EGO models: EGO POWER+ CS1804 18-Inch 56V Cordless Chainsaw with Chain Tensioning, EGO POWER+ EA0800 56V 8-Inch Cordless Edger, EGO POWER+ HT2411 24-Inch 56V Cordless Hedge Trimmer, EGO POWER+ LB6000 56V 615 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower, EGO POWER+ LB6504 56V 650 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower, EGO POWER+ LM2135SP 21-Inch 56V Self-Propelled Lawn Mower, and 5 more. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.

What other error codes does the EGO CS1401 14 in 56V Brushless Motor Cordless Chainsaw with Rapid Reload Chain Tensioning have?

The EGO CS1401 14 in 56V Brushless Motor Cordless Chainsaw with Rapid Reload Chain Tensioning has 8 other known error codes:

BAR-OIL-EMPTY — Bar and Chain Oil Reservoir Empty (2 fixes)
BAR-OIL-LEAK — Bar Oil Leaking When Stored (2 fixes)
BAT-1-FLASH — Battery Single LED Flashing (2 fixes)
BAT-COLD — Battery Too Cold to Operate (2 fixes)
BAT-HOT — Battery Overtemperature Protection (2 fixes)
BAT-LEDS-OFF — Battery LEDs Not Lighting Up (2 fixes)
BAT-NOT-RECOGNIZED — Battery Not Recognized by Tool (2 fixes)
BAT-SELF-MAINT — Battery Self-Maintenance Mode Active (2 fixes)

Which other EGO models have the CHG-ALT-FLASH error?

Error code CHG-ALT-FLASH also appears on 11 other EGO models:

EGO POWER+ CS1804 18-Inch 56V Cordless Chainsaw with Chain Tensioning (chainsaw) · 2 fixes
EGO POWER+ EA0800 56V 8-Inch Cordless Edger (edger) · 2 fixes
EGO POWER+ HT2411 24-Inch 56V Cordless Hedge Trimmer (hedge trimmer) · 2 fixes
EGO POWER+ LB6000 56V 615 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower (leaf blower) · 2 fixes
EGO POWER+ LB6504 56V 650 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower (leaf blower) · 2 fixes
EGO POWER+ LM2135SP 21-Inch 56V Self-Propelled Lawn Mower (lawn mower) · 2 fixes
EGO POWER+ LM2150SP Select Cut 21-Inch 56V Self-Propelled Mower with Touch Drive (lawn mower) · 2 fixes
EGO POWER+ SNT2110 21-Inch 56V Single-Stage Snow Blower (snow blower) · 2 fixes
EGO POWER+ Z6 42-Inch 56V Zero-Turn Riding Mower (riding mower) · 2 fixes
LB6503 Turbo Blower 650 CFM 56V Cordless Turbo Leaf Blower with Variable Speed Trigger (leaf blower) · 2 fixes
ST1521S PowerLoad Trimmer 15 in 56V Cordless String Trimmer with Automatic Line Feed (string trimmer) · 2 fixes

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