Powerhouse xm-100, Owner'S Manual

Congratulations!

You have made the right choice by choosing the Powerhouse XM-100 Chainsaw Winch!

Before you do anything else, read the XM-100 Owner’s Manual from cover to cover to learn 

how to operate your new Chainsaw Winch safely and efficiently.

If you have any photos, movies and comments that you would like to share regarding your 

experience with the Powerhouse Chainsaw winch, please feel free to send them to us. If 

you have any questions about your new Powerhouse Chainsaw Winch, its accessories and 

anchoring systems, definitely get in touch and we will help you with any issues or concerns 

you may have.

One of the first things you should do is to choose the right chainsaw for your intended 

purpose:

•   In general, a chainsaw should have a minimum of 3 horsepower (with 48 cc’s, 18”+ bar 

    w/ 3/8” chain). It has a commercial-grade clutch, and though it may sometimes slip, it 

    will not burn up under heavy loads.

•   You can make do with electric and gas chainsaws with less than 3 HP if you only work 

    with lighter loads.

•   Like any tool, chainsaws must be maintained and serviced regularly. Consult your chain

    saw owners’ manual or check with your local chainsaw dealer for the best way to care 

    for your chainsaw. 

Servicing & maintaining your Powerhouse Winch

•   For optimal performance and your safety, always check to make sure that your Powerhouse 

     Chainsaw Winch’s throttle and clutch are in proper working order.

•   Maintain 5 oz of oil in the Powerhouse Chainsaw Winch gearbox at all times. 

•   To check oil level in the gearbox, stand your winch vertically on its spool. Remove the oil fill-

     plug. Oil level must be the level of the fill-plug. 

•   Re-fill oil if necessary. Do not overfill.

•   Never let the gearbox run dry. Nearly all gear damage occurs due to a dry gearbox. 

•   The gearbox has been pre-filled at the factory with 5 oz. of 80/90 weight gear oil.

•   Make sure that the chain-guard is in place before operating the Powerhouse Chainsaw Winch.

•   Check that all nuts, bolts and set screws tight before using the Powerhouse Chainsaw Winch.

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GENERAL PERFORMANCE CHART

* THE OPERATOR ACCEPTS ALL RISK WHEN USING AN ENGINE WITH MORE THAN 100 cc’s OR 7 bhp

Expected Use

Light Duty 
General Duty  
Heavy Duty

Engine Size (bhp)

3-4
5-6
7*

Pulling Capacity (lbs)

Straight-Line

2,000-2,500
3,000- 3,500
Up to 4,000

Pulling Capacity (lbs)

Using 1 Snatch Block

4,000 -5,000
6,000- 7,000
Up to 8,000