No it is not dangerous as long as the toggle moves freely... cycling the action would not very likely break this pin... I encourage you to use the methods described and remove the pin for cleaning...
__________________
regards, -John S
"...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL and are endowed by their Creator with certain UNALIENABLE rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."
|