I can see how it would be annoying for some as I often hit my legs on it. I could see anyone over 6'3 or larger legs/rums would have a couple bruises on their knees from it and I'm not nearly that big.
Umm, does no one else use it for the intended purpose and keep their manual there?
My manual is about as thick as George Costanza's wallet so it doesn't come close to fitting in there. It's been that way since I bought it and couldn't be bothered to do anything about it.