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BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Inventories) (Narrative) (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 28, 2013
Equipment [Member] |
Inventory [Line Items] |
Reserves For Inventory In Excess Of Demand Inventory Future Consumption Period | 18 months
Spare Parts [Member] |
Inventory [Line Items] |
Reserves For Inventory In Excess Of Demand Inventory Future Consumption Period | 24 months
Expendable Tools [Member] |
Inventory [Line Items] |
Reserves For Inventory In Excess Of Demand Inventory Future Consumption Period | 12 months

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