The invention relates to a floor plate, in particular for portable, handheld tools with a combustion engine, an essentially flat surface with an continuous outer edge and at least one first opening with a related edge and a second opening with a related edge, wherein the at least one edge of an opening exhibits an element that projects at an inclined angle, which serves as a baffle plate to divert sparks and particles, and further that at least the continuous edge of the floor plate and/or the edge of at least one opening are at least sectionally beaded or pulled up.

An apparatus for slicing food products is configured to supply products to be sliced to a cutting blade to slice the products into individual slices. The apparatus comprises a portioning unit for forming portions from slices falling down and comprises an engagement apparatus which is arranged in the region of the falling path of the slices and which is configured to influence the falling movement of the slices at least at times in order hereby to bring about a placement of the slices on the portioning unit in accordance with a desired placement shape. The engagement apparatus is adjustable during the slicing operation between a first configuration, in which it brings about a placement of the slices falling down in accordance with a first placement shape, and a second configuration, in which it brings about a placement of the slices falling down in accordance with a second placement shape differing from the first placement shape.