Since this type of kitchen equipment have sharp and pointed blades, it is important that you observe safety precautions when using it. First, do not use the machine to slice cooked meat after it was used to cut raw meat to prevent bacteria contamination. Second, always ensure that all the safety protections are in their proper places prior to turning the motor on.
Third, never allow anybody below 18 years old to operate the equipment. Fourth, use the manual assistance to move the food to the blade, never ever use your hand doing this. Fifth, make sure that you unplug the equipment from the outlet prior to detaching any parts for cleaning. Most importantly, do not cut the meat with bones.