418 Modern Welding Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Goodheart-Willcox Publisher 8. Close both torch valves. Goodheart-Willcox Publisher 9. If shutting down a positive-pressure cutting torch attachment, close the finger valve on the oxygen cutting torch attachment. Goodheart-Willcox Publisher 10. Hang up the welding or cutting torch and hoses and ensure that the cylinders are safely secured. 6. Depress the cutting oxygen lever. Check to see that all of the gauges read zero. Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Goodheart-Willcox Publisher 7. Close both regulators by turning the regulator adjusting screws counterclockwise until they feel loose. Goodheart-Willcox Publisher