What is the difference between a User Manual and a Service Manual?

What is a User Manual?

 You may hear terms like instruction manual, user guide but they both mean the same thing. A user manual is designed for an end user to use your product .User manuals contain detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to operate a piece or equipment for the end user . They are not meant to be read from cover to cover, but as reference books for use.

What is a Service Manual?

Service manual — helps Owners ,technicians and other trained people service, maintain, and repair equipment. It usually contains information on the problems and breakages that may occur. It may also be used as a and guideline on how to fix them. Service manual will contain a IPB ( Independent Parts Breakdown. Its shows all the Parts of the Equipment so you can buy replacement parts easier.

You may come across some other types of manuals, but this information is enough for you to have the basic knowledge on the topic. I hope you find it helpful!