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Receivables - Components of Current Finance and Contract Receivables (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]
Finance receivables, net of unearned finance charges of $14.0 million and $14.1 million, respectively	$ 394.3	$ 385.3
Contract receivables, net of unearned finance charges of $13.5 million and $13.0 million, respectively	67.0	69.6
Total	461.3	454.9
Allowances for doubtful accounts, finance receivables	(10.9)	(10.7)
Allowances for doubtful accounts, contract receivables	(1.1)	(1.2)
Total	(12.0)	(11.9)
Total current finance and contract receivables - net	449.3	443.0
Finance receivables - net	383.4	374.6
Contract receivables - net	65.9	68.4
Total current finance and contract receivables - net	$ 449.3	$ 443.0

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A valuation allowance relating to a written agreement to receive money (at a specified future date(s) within one year from the reporting date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), consisting of principal as well as any accrued interest) for the portion that is expected to be uncollectible.

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