F-35 in-flight refueling - GIF

[desbromilow]

I wonder why the admonition on the canopy frame not to cut within three inches of it. I assume that's to keep from damaging the frame with the cutting tool, but if you have to cut the canopy to remove it or parts of it, I'd think you'd have to make some sort of cut(s) right up to the frame at one or more points.

does the F35 have explosive bolts holding the canopy in? maybe it's to avoid contacting those and having one go off in your face?