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Commitments and Contingencies
 9 Months Ended
Oct. 02, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Snap-on provides product warranties for specific product lines and accrues for estimated future warranty cost in the period in which the sale is recorded. Snap-on calculates its accrual requirements based on historic warranty loss experience that is periodically adjusted for recent actual experience, including the timing of claims during the warranty period and actual costs incurred.
Snap-on’s product warranty accrual activity for the three and nine months ended October 2, 2021, and September 26, 2020, is as follows:

Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(Amounts in millions)October 2, 2021September 26, 2020October 2, 2021September 26, 2020
Warranty reserve:
Beginning of period$18.5 $17.2 $17.6 $17.3 
Additions3.1 4.6 11.0 10.6 
Usage(3.7)(4.5)(10.7)(10.6)
End of period$17.9 $17.3 $17.9 $17.3 

Snap-on is involved in various legal matters that are being litigated and/or settled in the ordinary course of business. Although it is not possible to predict the outcome of these legal matters, management believes that the results of all legal matters will not have a material impact on Snap-on’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.