What exactly is "manual" about a "manual"? Where did it get that dumb name?

Jon2016-08-01T00:17:29Z

Because a manual instructs the reader how to adjust and repair (or 'manipulate') the machine.

RaleighBob2016-07-30T14:52:13Z

It's simply a really long wheelie. You never thought about doing a search on YouTube?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7902QMhaoU

Chris Ancor2016-07-30T01:48:14Z

It comes from the Latin word: manualis.