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The setting will vary depending on the wire gauge. Sacrifice a few cannectors and figure out what setting is good for the wire gauge you've got.

Try this: This video is for the Deutsch tool but the same principles apply to all of them.

Daniels is just one manufacturer of suitable tools for these connectors. Buchanan is another popular manufacturer and are usually a lot cheaper on the surplus marked. Glenair is another. And if you really want to go all out you can go Deutsch.

Soldering Packard connectors isn't recommended because the solder wicks up into the wire and creates a stiff point that is subject to breaking when the wires get flexed.