Things You'll Need:
- Wire brush
- Channel lock pliers
- Cutting torch tip cleaner tool
- Clean, cotton rags
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Step 1
Turn off both the oxygen and acetylene bottles and bleed the lines by opening the valves on the torch head after shutting off the bottle valves. When you do not hear gas exiting the lines anymore, close the valves on the torch head.
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Step 2
Brush any metal or slag deposits off the torch tip with the wire brush.
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Step 3
Remove the torch tip by unscrewing it. You may need to use your channel lock pliers for this if your torch tip is on tight.
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Step 4
Clean the holes in the torch tip using the cutting torch tip cleaning tool. The correct tip cleaner rod will vary depending on the tip on your torch, but the tool will have a large variety of cleaning rods.
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Step 5
Brush any carbon deposits or metal deposits from the torch where the tip screws on. These things can sometimes get under the tip as well and you want to make sure to clean them off.
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Step 6
Replace the torch tip and tighten it into place. Use your channel lock pliers to tighten slightly.
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Step 7
Wipe down your hoses, gauges and bottles with a clean, cotton rag.
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Step 8
Wipe down the handle and other metal on the torch head and handle. Store your torch when not using it.
