> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://stem-docs.intellectualpoint.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Accessory overview

> Lay out and identify every tool and accessory that came with your Adventurer 5M before assembly.

## Know your tools before you build

Now that your printer is unboxed, let's open the accessory bag and identify every tool and part. Knowing what each item is - and what it does - makes the rest of assembly smooth and stress-free.

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## What's in the bag

Open the accessory bag and lay everything out in your workspace. You should find each of the following.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Spool holder (I-shaped bracket)" icon="disc-3">
    A metal bracket shaped like a capital letter **I**, with a small clasp on the end. This holds your filament spool on the back of the printer. Set it aside for the filament holder install.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Allen wrenches (hex keys) - set of three" icon="wrench">
    Three Allen wrenches in different sizes. You will use all three during assembly - a small, medium, and larger size for different screws.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Screwdriver" icon="screwdriver">
    A cross (Phillips) screwdriver. Keep it with your Allen wrenches.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Two black screws" icon="cog">
    A small bag with two black screws, about an eighth of an inch. These attach the spool holder to the back of the printer. Do not lose these.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Lubricating grease" icon="droplet">
    A small bag of white grease for lubricating the printer's moving rails during maintenance.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Filament tube cleaning tool (unclogging pin)" icon="pen-tool">
    A thin pin used to clear filament out of the white feed tube or nozzle if it ever jams. Push it down through the path to unclog.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Diagonal pliers" icon="scissors">
    Cutting pliers used to trim the PLA filament to a clean point before loading it.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Washable glue stick" icon="paintbrush">
    Works like a glue stick (you can even substitute an Elmer's glue stick). Applied to the bed, it helps prints adhere so the first layer sticks properly.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Info>
  The **adhesive / glue stick** is one of the most useful items in the kit. When a print will not stick to the bed, a thin coat of glue is often the fix. You will use it during your first prints.
</Info>

## Organize your workspace

Before installing anything, arrange your tools so you can grab them quickly.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Group by task" icon="layout-grid">
    Keep the spool holder, its two black screws, and the small Allen wrench together - you will need them at the same time.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Keep hex keys handy" icon="wrench">
    You will reach for the Allen wrenches repeatedly. Keep all three within easy reach and remember which size is which.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set aside the glue and grease" icon="droplet">
    You will not need the glue or grease during assembly, but keep them nearby for your first print and future maintenance.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Store spare packaging" icon="package">
    Put any empty bags and wrappers straight into your storage box to keep your area clear.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Check>
  You have every accessory laid out and identified: spool holder, three Allen wrenches, screwdriver, two black screws, grease, unclogging pin, pliers, and glue stick.
</Check>

<Tip>
  Next we install the LCD panel. Grab your set of Allen wrenches and keep them close - the very next step needs the second-largest one.
</Tip>