BAT-HOT
EGO · EGO POWER+ EA0800 56V 8-Inch Cordless Edger
The battery has shut down the tool because the internal cell temperature exceeded the safe operating limit — this occurs during heavy sustained use especially in hot weather; remove the battery from the tool, place it in a shaded area, and allow it to cool for 15-30 minutes before resuming use; do not charge a hot battery
Error BAT-HOT on the EGO EGO POWER+ EA0800 56V 8-Inch Cordless Edger means: Battery Overtemperature Protection. The top-ranked community fix is “Inspect and Replace Battery Thermal Sensor or Cells” (hard difficulty, ~60 min, DIY cost: $5-$20). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · edger
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While many edger repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $120-$180.
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Battery Single LED Flashing
Battery Too Cold to Operate
Battery LEDs Not Lighting Up
Battery Not Recognized by Tool
Battery Self-Maintenance Mode Active
Edger Blade Dull
Charger Alternating Red-Green Flash
Charger Solid Green Light
The EGO EGO POWER+ EA0800 56V 8-Inch Cordless Edger has 8 other known error codes:
Error code BAT-HOT also appears on 11 other EGO models:
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