Handle without care (4)
I believe the answer is:
maul
'handle without care' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for maul that I've seen before include "Paw" , "Batter - lacerate" , "Ill-treat" , "(Of animal) wound by scratching and tearing" , "Loose 10 (in rugby)" .)