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Restructuring and Other Charges (Schedule of Restructuring and Other Charges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Oct. 02, 2015 | Oct. 03, 2014
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Restructuring Reserve, beginning balance | $ 0.4 | $ 0.5 | $ 1.0
Current Charges | 4.8 | 3.4 | 0.3
Cash Payments | (2.8) | (3.5) | (0.8)
Restructuring Reserve, ending balance | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.5
FY13 Restructuring Programs [Member] | Employee Severance [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Restructuring Reserve, beginning balance | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.6
Current Charges | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3
Cash Payments | (0.1) | (0.2) | (0.6)
Restructuring Reserve, ending balance | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3
Other Restructuring [Member] | Severance Lease and Other [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Restructuring Reserve, beginning balance | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4
Current Charges | 0.0 | 3.4 | 0.0
Cash Payments | (0.3) | (3.3) | (0.2)
Restructuring Reserve, ending balance | 0.0 | 0.3 | $ 0.2
FY16 Restructuring Programs [Member] | Employee Severance [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Restructuring Reserve, beginning balance | 0.0 |  |
Current Charges | 4.8 |  |
Cash Payments | (2.4) |  |
Restructuring Reserve, ending balance | $ 2.4 | $ 0.0 |

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