How to Light a Gas-Oxygen Torch

Be sure that any valves from the gas and oxygen supplies to the torch are 

Open the torch s gas and then oxygen valves for a second or two to 

If you are using a match or lighter, first start the flame on the match (or 

If you are using a striker, slowly open the gas (red) needle valve about 1/ 

4 to 1/3 of one revolution, then strike the striker several inches from the tip of the torch. Once the flame has ignited, set the size of the flame to three to four inches. 

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