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As mentioned screw the rod all the way into the die.
Sort your brass by headstamp and year.
It is by feel. I watch the crimped edge until it rounds slightly. That is all you need. I make sure the die to higher than necessary. Then I gradually move the die down in small increments after raising the ram all the way each time. Once I feel it start to swage, I inspect the edge. Once I am happy with the result I tighten the lock ring with the ram in the up position with the die loaded.
In the off chance I get a case with a thicker web, I can feel it and stop before I bend the rod.
My RCBS swage is over 30 years old, has swaged more than 20K cases and so far I haven't bent the rod. Just take your time and learn how to use your new tool. I did polish the stud to get the case to come off easier.
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