Hand propping with Leburg ignition is easy and safe. Zero chance of kicking back. Ignition is 100% dead with the battery switches off.
Video of first engine runs after 3 year restoration....
http://s82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...1Image0022.flv
Rope tied around wheel rims as a quick-release handbrake plus this one is rawlbolted through the tailskid to the concrete driveway.
I still have all of my fingers. I always keep a tight hold os some immovable part of the fuselage to ensure I don't fall into the prop. Watch the hands!
If anyone wishes to comment/ridicule/besmirch my technique then I'd be happy to accept any good advice so that we might all learn the safe method os 'swinging'.