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● Checked Nov 12, 2026 From Greenworks support

Greenworks Optimow

# Greenworks Optimow "Recovery mode (green Operating LED flashing)": what it means and the fix

Steps **3**

Tools **None**

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Works for Greenworks Optimow 25H and 50H (also Optimow 25 and 50).

Short answer Green light. Flashing green is recovery mode. Solid green is normal operation.
**What it means:** The green Operating LED flashes when the mower is in recovery mode. Solid green means normal operation, such as charging, mowing or searching for the station.

**Quick fix:** Place the mower in the charging station.

## Fix it in 3 steps

- Place the mower in the charging station. Done?
- Leave it there for up to 5 hours and wait for the green LED to stop flashing. Done?
- If it is still flashing, take the mower out of the station, restart it and try again. Did it work?

**Fixed when:** The green LED stops flashing and stays solid.

Great, it is fixed. Bookmark this page in case it comes back.

**Still showing Recovery mode (green Operating 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 →](https://www.greenworkstools.com/)

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## Questions owners ask

How long does Optimow recovery mode take?

Greenworks says to leave the mower in the charging station for up to 5 hours, until the green LED stops flashing.

## Sources

- [Greenworks: Optimow 25H, 50H, 25 and 50 operator's manual, troubleshooting and indicator LEDs](https://www.greenworkstools.com/cdn/shop/files/optimow_om-v2.pdf)

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