Hood Support Rod: Disposal

DISPOSE OF HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
1. Secure the hood support horizontally in a vise with the piston-rod pulled out.
2. Wear safety glasses. Use a metal saw to slowly cut a groove between A and B shown in the illustration to release the gas.
  NOTE: Although the gas inside the hood support is colorless, odorless, and harmless, metal debris may scatter. Therefore, cover the hood support with a piece of cloth or other material.
  
  Fig 1: Cutting Groove Between A And B Of Hood Support
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