Greenworks Optimow "Boundary wire broken (charging station blue LED flashing)": what it means and the fix
Works for Greenworks Optimow 25H and 50H (also Optimow 25 and 50).
What it means: A flashing blue LED on the charging station means the boundary wire is broken or not connected, so the mower has no wire signal to follow.
Quick fix: Inspect the entire boundary wire, from the charging station and back.
Fix it in 4 steps
- Inspect the entire boundary wire, from the charging station and back.Done?
- Inspect the guide wire, if you have one, from the charging station to where it splices into the boundary wire.Done?
- Check that all the couplings have been squeezed properly to make a connection.Done?
- Repair the break or reconnect the wire.Did it work?
Fixed when: The charging station LED turns solid green, which means the boundary wire and station are OK.
Great, it is fixed. Bookmark this page in case it comes back.
Still showing Boundary wire broken (charging station blue LED flashing)?
The light keeps coming back after you fix the cause and restart. Call the Greenworks helpline at 1-855-345-3934 or contact your dealer, with your receipt and the product serial number ready. Greenworks support →
Parts that fix this
Why it happens
- Boundary wire not connected to the station
- Break in the boundary wire, usually from accidental damage
- Coupling not squeezed properly
Other Greenworks Optimow errors
Keeps happening? Compare before you replace
Questions owners ask
What does the flashing blue light on the Optimow charging station mean?
Greenworks says the boundary wire is broken or not connected. Walk the whole wire from the station and back, check the guide wire and squeeze every coupling, then repair the break.