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Product Warranties Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 26, 2015
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] |  |
Provisions | $ 2.6 | $ 5.7
CHINA |  |
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] |  |
Provisions |  | $ 4.0

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