BAT-COLD
EGO · ST1521S PowerLoad Trimmer 15 in 56V Cordless String Trimmer with Automatic Line Feed
The battery will not deliver power because the cell temperature is below the minimum operating threshold — lithium-ion batteries cannot safely charge or discharge in freezing conditions; bring the battery indoors to warm up to at least 40°F (5°C) before use; the EGO charger also will not charge a frozen battery
Error BAT-COLD on the EGO ST1521S PowerLoad Trimmer 15 in 56V Cordless String Trimmer with Automatic Line Feed means: Battery Too Cold to Operate. The top-ranked community fix is “Test Battery Cells and Replace if Damaged” (medium difficulty, ~45 min, DIY cost: $0-$15). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · string trimmer
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While many string trimmer 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 Overtemperature Protection
Battery LEDs Not Lighting Up
Battery Not Recognized by Tool
Battery Self-Maintenance Mode Active
Charger Alternating Red-Green Flash
Charger Solid Green Light
Charger No LED Indicator
The EGO ST1521S PowerLoad Trimmer 15 in 56V Cordless String Trimmer with Automatic Line Feed has 8 other known error codes:
Error code BAT-COLD also appears on 11 other EGO models:
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