How much creosote is too much creosote?

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I might vac out my stove this summer. Not sure if theres a difference, but I want to start the bed of coals all over. Been burning pine all year, and like zero ashes anyways.
 
This is my yearly creasote from 4+ cords of pine.

How much creosote is too much creosote?