There is absolutely no reason to use an electric starter with a electronic ignition gas engine except if you don't understand the facts. The vast majority of people don't use electric starters with gas engines, and I guarantee you it's not because they are stupid, or macho, it's because they understand the difference between these motors and glow motors. I use a chicken stick with my Saito 100, because I'm likely to get bitten by it, but that simply is not the case with the EI gas engine.

If you're really worried, then do what Ken suggested and use a glove, but believe me, that just isn't necessary.