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Receivables - Schedule of Finance and Contract Receivables on Nonaccrual Status (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 28, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]
Finance receivables	$ 7.7	$ 8.3
Contract receivables	$ 1.1	$ 1.0

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- Definition

Contract receivable recorded investment nonaccrual status.

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- Definition

Notes and loans receivable recorded investment non-accrual status.

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

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