Make sure that the attachment is locked securely in place before you switch it on.
Try using a vice to secure smaller items and prevent them from moving around as you deburr them.
You may want to start out by using the lowest setting and then increase the speed if necessary.
You do not need to press hard to deburr the item, just ensure that the tool makes contact with the edge of the object you are deburring.
If you are deburring a pipe or other circular area, then you may just have to let the deburring tool rotate two or three times. If you are deburring an edge, then you will need to drag the tool back and forth across the area two or three times.
You can also sand the edges of the area you just deburred to ensure that it is nice and smooth. Use a fine grit sandpaper to sand away any minor imperfections.
Hand deburring tools are better for small, precise deburring jobs. Power deburring tools work better for larger jobs.
Some attachments are better for certain materials, such as metal or plastic, while other attachments are better for certain shapes, such as circular items.
If you do not have this types of attachment, then you can still deburr the pipe. You will just need to use a different attachment work around the edges of the pipe.
Try to get a pair of safety goggles that will protect your eyes on all sides, not just from the front.