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BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Inventories) (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2014
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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