Yes, please look and take off the carb and reed cage. so you can see the side of the piston.
It's common for the piston to break there, when there is a lock up or failure.
Looking at the top of the piston is not very help full. you wouldnt be able to see what you need to see.
And you will also be one step closer, to taking the cylinder off. which I might asume, at some point you are going to have to remove, to check for damage to the inner case , rod and crank. You will also be able to tell in the lower rod bearing has failed.
You might think about downloading the manual, if you have not already.
Start thinking about a work station to set up for tear down.
The tools you will need too.
You will need a flywheel puller and a clutch tool.
Do not poor kerosene into the motor.
Sporty