RE: using electric starter long term
m OS 46 will start with a quick snap of the fingers on the cone...I actually have to be extemely carefull around that motor with the plug on because i have started it twice an accident...
I still use the electric starter most times because not only is my hand away from the prop, but my hand is NOT MOVING at all...which feels safer. I dont like the sticks on small planes because you have to move your hand with the prop, which can put your knuckles close. I just pinch the point of the spinner with my thumb, forefinger and middle finger (with the rast of the hand out of the way) and kinda "snap" it against compression, and it will start...but like I said, mostly use the electric, hand starting is only when im at the runway and the motor loaded up waiting for someone or something and died...
I wouldnt recommend that to anyone though, it can be dangerous if your not careful...