LawnMaster No Go Magnetic Strip Kit Installation Guide | Create Instant No-Mow Zones for Your Robotic Mower

Robotic lawn mowers have transformed lawn care, making it easier than ever to maintain a healthy, well-manicured garden. However, there are often areas you want your mower to avoid — such as re-seeded zones, ponds, and newly planted shrubs.

The LawnMaster No Go Magnetic Strip Kit (952705) offers a quick and practical solution for owners of a compatible LawnMaster OcuMow Robot Mower. Without changing your mower's settings or installing traditional boundary wires, you can create instant No-Mow Zones simply by placing the magnetic strip around the area you wish to protect.

If you're new to using a robotic lawn mower, we recommend reading our comprehensive ultimate guide to robot lawn mowers to learn how different navigation systems and accessories work together to simplify lawn maintenance.

What Is the No Go Magnetic Strip?

The No Go Magnetic Strip is a portable magnetic boundary equipped with specialised magnetic induction sensors. When the mower approaches the strip, its sensors detect the magnetic field and immediately stop the mower before it crosses the boundary. The mower then changes direction and continues mowing another section of the lawn automatically.

Unlike traditional boundary wire systems, the magnetic strip doesn't define the entire lawn. Instead, it creates temporary or permanent exclusion zones — exactly where you need them.

Key Benefits

• No traditional boundary wiring required
• No programming or app setup
• Easy to move whenever your garden changes
• Perfect for temporary or permanent protection
• Compatible with LawnMaster OcuMow® robotic mowers with magnetic sensors

Why Choose a Magnetic Strip Instead of Additional Boundary Wires?

One of the biggest advantages of the LawnMaster No Go Magnetic Strip Kit is its flexibility. Traditional boundary wires are designed to define the outer perimeter of your lawn, meaning any subsequent landscape changes usually require tedious wire-splicing installation work. If you decide to add a new flower bed, install a garden pond, or create a temporary play area, modifying a buried boundary wire can quickly become time-consuming.

The magnetic strip offers a much simpler alternative. Instead of changing the entire mowing area, you only need to place the strip around the section you wish to protect. The mower automatically recognises the magnetic field and changes direction without affecting the rest of the lawn.

This makes the strip particularly useful for homeowners whose gardens change throughout the year. Seasonal landscaping, outdoor furniture, temporary decorations, children's play equipment, and newly planted areas can all be protected without permanently altering your mowing setup.

Where Can You Use the Magnetic Strip?

The No Go Magnetic Strip can be used almost anywhere you want your robotic mower to stay away from.

Pools and Ponds — Critical Protection

If there is a pool or pond in the mowing area, you must create appropriate borders to protect it. Relying on the mower's sensors alone is not enough, as pond plants and algae could easily be misinterpreted as grass.

To prevent accidental water damage — which is not covered by the manufacturer's guarantee — highly recommended boundaries include:

• Physical Barriers: Raised borders higher than 20 cm
• Flat Edging: Paving, gravel, or wooden boards wider than 70 cm
• Magnetic Strips: Must be placed at least 10 cm away from the water's edge
• Slope & Distance Rules (Fig. 13 & 14): Maintain a maximum slope of 35% leading toward the water, with a total clearance area following the 35 cm / 100 cm layout guidelines

Garden & Landscaping

• Flower beds
• Vegetable gardens
• Newly planted shrubs
• Trees and exposed roots
• Lawn repair or reseeding areas

Outdoor Living & Decor

• Outdoor furniture
• Children's play areas
• Garden fountains
• Decorative rocks
• Seasonal decorations

The biggest advantage is flexibility — you can install it only when needed and remove or relocate it at any time without changing your mower's overall mowing area.

How to Install the Magnetic Strip

Installing the No Go Magnetic Strip takes only a few minutes. Follow these three steps to get started.

Step 1 — Wear Protective Gloves

Before handling or installing the strip, LawnMaster recommends wearing protective gloves. The strip contains magnetic particles on its surface, and gloves help prevent residue from transferring onto your hands.

Step 2 — Position the Magnetic Strip

Lay the strip around the outside of the area you want to protect, leaving a gap of several centimetres between the strip and the object or plants. This clearance allows the mower to detect the magnetic field early enough to change direction before reaching the protected area. The strip can remain in place permanently or be removed whenever necessary.

Step 3 — Secure the Strip

Use the supplied heavy-duty ground pegs to secure the strip firmly to the lawn surface. For the best performance and a low profile, place one peg approximately every 1 metre (3.3 ft). Use additional pegs around tighter curves to help the strip accurately follow complex shapes.

Important Installation Tips

Leave Enough Space Between Two Magnetic Zones

If your lawn contains two separate No-Mow Zones, leave at least 120 cm (4 ft) between the two magnetic strips. This ensures your robotic mower can safely travel between them without detecting both magnetic fields simultaneously.

Do Not Run the Magnetic Strip Outside the Lawn Area

Do not run the magnetic strip outside of the lawn area. If placed outside the boundary, the mower may attempt to follow the magnetic strip and become stuck (as shown in Fig. 9). Always ensure the strip remains entirely within the active mowing perimeter.

Do Not Bury the Strip Too Deep

The strip is engineered to be laid directly on top of the lawn surface, where it will eventually settle into the thatch. If you prefer a completely invisible appearance, it may be buried slightly beneath the grass. However, the installation depth should never exceed approximately 5 cm (2 inches). A strip buried too deeply will suffer from a weakened magnetic signal, allowing the mower to accidentally cross into the protected area.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why does my robotic mower drive over the magnetic strip?

Common reasons include:

• The strip has been buried too deeply (greater than 5 cm)
• The strip has shifted out of position due to lawn shifting or heavy rain
• The strip is loose and wasn't securely fixed with the supplied ground pegs
• The current mower model lacks compatible induction sensors — always verify your specific model is listed in our LawnMaster Robot Lawnmowers Collection

2. Can the magnetic strip stay outdoors permanently?

Yes. The LawnMaster No Go Magnetic Strip Kit is built using rugged, weather-resistant materials designed for both temporary setups and permanent, year-round outdoor installations.

3. What's Included?

Each LawnMaster No Go Magnetic Strip Kit (952705) contains:

• 1 × 5 m (16.4 ft) Magnetic No Go Strip
• 10 × Ground Pegs

Compatible with LawnMaster OcuMow® robotic lawn mowers equipped with magnetic induction sensors, including:

• OcuMow® DM16 Series
• OcuMow® AMD Series
• OcuMow® AMB Series
• OcuMow® Plus Series

4. Will the magnetic strip affect the mower's normal cutting pattern?

No. The magnetic strip only creates a local exclusion zone. Outside the protected area, your LawnMaster robotic mower will continue mowing normally using its standard navigation system.

5. Can I move the magnetic strip after installation?

Absolutely. One of the key advantages of the LawnMaster No Go Magnetic Strip is that it can be repositioned whenever your garden changes. Whether you're redesigning your landscaping, adding seasonal decorations, or protecting newly seeded grass, the strip can simply be lifted and relocated without affecting your mower's existing setup.

Final Thoughts

The LawnMaster No Go Magnetic Strip Kit is one of the easiest ways to add rapid flexibility to your automated lawn care routine. Whether you're safeguarding delicate flower beds, vegetable patches, or setting up seasonal decor, the strip creates highly reliable No-Mow Zones without complicated app mapping modifications or hardware overhauls.