The handle on my grinder is squeaking or hard to turn

If the handle on your grinder becomes hard to turn the first thing to do is to remove it from the body of the grinder. With the top off of the grinder try turning the handle again and see if it is still hard to turn. 

If it is then it is likely there is a problem in the gearbox. Please email us at support@handground.com and we will get a replacement top to you.