Residential Represents Residential segment of the entity. Residential Segment [Member] Residential Segment Represents Professional segment of the entity. Professional Professional Segment [Member] Professional Segment Represents information pertaining to the entity's stock repurchase program. Stock Repurchase Program [Member] Stock repurchase program Represents Red Iron Acceptance, LLC (Red Iron). Red Iron [Member] Red Iron Acceptance, LLC Represents Distribution segment, which consists of company-owned domestic distribution companies and has been combined with the company's corporate activities and elimination of intersegment revenues and expenses that is shown as Other. Other Other Segment [Member] Fiscal 2012 Acquisitions [Member] Fiscal 2012 Acquisitions Represents the acquisition of assets and liabilities during the fiscal year 2012. Document and Entity Information Preferred stock, issued voting shares Preferred Stock, Voting, Shares Issued Total number of nonredeemable voting preferred shares (or voting preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related voting preferred shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in treasury). May be all or portion of the number of voting preferred shares authorized. Excludes voting preferred shares that are classified as debt. Preferred Stock, Voting, Shares Outstanding Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable voting preferred stock (or voting preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include voting preferred shares that have been repurchased. Preferred stock, outstanding voting shares Preferred stock, authorized voting shares The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer), carrying voting rights, permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Preferred Stock, Voting, Shares Authorized Amendment Description The cash (outflow) proceeds from associated with the investment in or advances to an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. Contributions to finance affiliate, net Payments to Proceeds from Equity Method Investment Amendment Flag Cash paid during the fiscal year for: Cash Paid [Abstract] Stock Split Common Stock Split [Abstract] Goodwill. Treasury Share Retirement Treasury Share Retirement The entire disclosure of the number of shares authorized for retirement by an entity's Board of Directors. Treasury Stock Shares Authorized for Retirement [Text Block] Schedule of Restricted Stock Awards, Grants in Period [Table Text Block] Schedule of restricted stock shares granted Tabular disclosure of the restricted stock awards granted during the period. Schedule of Performance Share Awards, Grants in Period [Table Text Block] Schedule of performance share awards granted Tabular disclosure of the performance share awards granted during the period. Schedule of Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Market Value and Intrinsic Value of Options Exercised [Table Text Block] Schedule of total market value and the intrinsic value of options exercised Tabular disclosure of the market value of stock options exercised and total intrinsic value of options exercised during the fiscal year. Schedule of Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of characteristics, including initial carrying value, residual amount, weighted-average useful life, of finite-lived intangible assets and indefinite-lived intangible assets by major class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by nature or by their use in the operations of the company. Components of other intangible assets Unique Lighting Represents details pertaining to Unique Lighting Systems, Inc also referred to as Unique Lighting. Unique Lighting Systems Inc [Member] Garden USA Inc [Member] Garden Represents details pertaining to Garden USA, Inc. also referred to as Garden. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Frequency of Grant of Award Represents grant frequency of equity-based compensation awards. Frequency of grants The estimated low end of the range of the dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of underlying shares over the option's term. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate, Low End of Range Expected dividend yield, low end of range (as a percent) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate, High End of Range Expected dividend yield, high end of range (as a percent) The estimated high end of the range of the dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of underlying shares over the option's term. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Stock options, weighted-average exercise price Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Weighted Average Contractual Term [Abstract] Stock options, weighted-average contractual life Current Fiscal Year End Date Award Type [Axis] Aggregate intrinsic value Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options [Abstract] Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Valuation [Abstract] Total market value, intrinsic value and fair value of stock options exercised and vested Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Total Market Value Market value of stock options exercised Represents the total market value of stock options exercised during the period. Unvested stock options A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of the period to the end of the period. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward] Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Percentage of Maximum Increase in Number of Shares, Participant Receives Based on Achievement of Performance Goals Represents the maximum increase (expressed as a percentage of target level) in the number of shares a participant receives based on the level of achievement of performance goals. Maximum increase in the number of shares of common stock a participant receives based on the achievement of performance goals (as a percent) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Potential Lowest Number of Shares Participant Receives Based on Achievement of Performance Goals Represents the potential lowest number of shares of common stock that a participant could receive based on the level of achievement of performance goals. Potential lowest number of shares of common stock that could be received based on the achievement level of performance goals Performance goal period Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Performance Period Represents the period over which performance goals of the entity are vested. Disclosure of the details of intangible assets not subject to amortization, and the carrying amount of amortizable intangible assets, in total and by major class. Schedule of Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Other Intangible Assets Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Line Items] Represents the percentage of ownership held by the co-venture under the joint venture. Portion owned by TCFIF (as a percent) Ownership Percentage Held by Co Venture under Joint Venture Maximum Aggregate Amount of Products Repossessed by Joint Venture Entity, Agreed to Repurchase Represents the maximum aggregate amount of products repossessed by the joint venture, that the entity has agreed to repurchase in a calendar year. Maximum aggregate amount of products repossessed by Red Iron and the TCFIF Canadian affiliate, entity has agreed to repurchase in a calendar year Document Period End Date Receivables with Recourse from Related Party, Maximum The maximum amount of recourse which the entity provides to the joint venture for outstanding receivables as of the balance sheet date. Maximum amount of recourse provided to joint venture for outstanding receivables Period of unlimited automatic extensions after the initial term of joint venture Period of Unlimited Automatic Extensions after Initial Term of Joint Venture Represents the period of unlimited automatic extensions after the initial term of joint venture. Period of Notice to be Given by Parties under Joint Venture for Not Extending Initial Term of Joint Venture Represents the period of notice to be given by parties under the joint venture for not extending the initial term or any subsequent term of the joint venture. Period of notice to be given by parties under the joint venture for not extending the initial term or any subsequent term of joint venture Net amount of new receivables financed for dealers and distributors Represents the net amount of new receivables financed under separate agreements between Red Iron and the dealers and distributors during the period. Equity Method Investment New, Receivables Financed for Dealers and Distributors, Net Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Finance Receivables, Net Finance receivables, net The amount of financing receivables, net reported by an equity method investment of the entity. The amount of other assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial information Other Assets Other assets The cost of corporate expenses charged against earnings during the period. Corporate expenses Capital expenditures Corporate Expenses Principal balance Notional amount of terminated forward-starting interest rate swap agreements Notional amount Derivative, Notional Amount Cash flow hedge effectiveness testing, grace period Cash Flow Hedge Effectiveness Measurement Period The period of time which is the grace period within which the forecasted transaction must occur to be considered effective. Contribution of stock to a deferred compensation trust Common Stock Issued, Deferred Compensation Trust The value of common stock issued to a trust (for example, a 'rabbi trust') set up specifically to accumulate stock for the sole purpose of distribution to participants of a deferred compensation plan. This trust does not allow participants to immediately or after a holding period diversify into non-employer securities. The deferred compensation plan for which this trust is set up must be settled by the delivery of a fixed number of shares of employer stock. Entity [Domain] U S Treasury Agreement [Member] Represents the treasury lock agreements based on a 30 year U.S. Treasury security. Treasury lock agreement based on U.S. Treasury security U S Treasury Agreement One and Two [Member] Represents the first two treasury lock agreements out of three based on a 30 year U.S. Treasury security that the entity entered into. Treasury lock agreement based on U.S. Treasury security, one and two U S Treasury Agreement Three [Member] Represents the last treasury lock agreements out of three based on a 30 year U.S. Treasury security that the entity entered into. Treasury lock agreement based on U.S. Treasury security, three Lawn Solutions and Unique Lighting [Member] Represents the acquisition of Lawn Solutions and Unique Lighting. Lawn Solutions and Unique Lighting Gross carrying amount before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date associated with developed technology, which has been acquired from third parties and which can include the right to develop, use, market, sell or offer for sale the product, compounds and intellectual property that has been acquired with respect to products, compounds or processes that have been completed. Lawn Solutions and Unique Lighting, developed technology Finite Lived Developed Technology Fair Value Disclosure Represents Wholesale Financing, which provides inventory financing, including floor plan and open account receivable financing, to distributors and dealers of products in U.S. and in Canada. Wholesale Financing Wholesale Financing [Member] Represents End-User Financing, which provides lease-financing options to golf course and sports fields and grounds equipment customers in U.S. and Europe. End-User Financing End User Financing [Member] Third Party Financing, Sale of Receivables Receivables purchased by third party financing company from the company Represents the receivables purchased by third party financing companies, excluding Red Iron financed receivables, from the company. Represents the receivables financed by third party financing companies, excluding Red Iron financed receivables, outstanding as of the reporting date. Third Party Financing, Receivables Outstanding Receivables financed by third party financing company, excluding Red Iron, outstanding Maximum amount of contingent liability to repurchase inventory related receivables under limited inventory repurchase agreements Represents the maximum amount of contingent liability to repurchase inventory related receivables under limited inventory repurchase agreements. Third Party Financing and Joint Venture Financing Contingent Liability, Maximum Repurchase Amount Purchase Commitments Purchase Commitment [Abstract] Letters of Credit [Abstract] Letters of Credit Represents the information pertaining to the revenue from retail financing. Retail financing revenue Retail Financing Revenue SHORT-TERM CAPITAL RESOURCES Represents the maximum ratio of debt to EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) permitted under the financial covenants. Debt Instrument, Covenant Ratio Debt to EBITDA Maximum Ratio of debt to EBITDA, maximum Number of quarters for which ratio of EBITDA is required to be maintained under financial covenants Represents the period for which the ratio of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization is required to be maintained under the financial covenants. Debt Instrument, Covenant Debt to EBITDA Quarters Number Increase in the credit agreement's borrowing capacity available under the approval of named borrowers Represents the available increase in borrowing capacity of the debt instrument under the approval of named borrowers. Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Available Increase Limit to cash dividends paid and stock repurchased (per fiscal year) if debt to EBITDA ratio exceeds 2.75 Represents the limit to cash dividends paid and stock repurchased (per fiscal year) if the debt to EBITDA ratio from the previous quarter compliance certificate is greater than 2.75. Limit to Dividends Paid and Stock Repurchased, if Ratio is Exceeded Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Notes Receivable [Member] Allowance established for amounts due that are unlikely to be received including a valuation allowance relating to a written agreement to receive money, consisting of principal as well as any accrued interest, at a specified future date(s), for the portion that is expected to be uncollectible. Allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable reserves Accrued Advertising and Marketing Programs [Member] Describes the obligations incurred through that date and payable for advertising of the entity's goods and services and costs incurred in the process of promoting, selling and distributing a product or service. Accrued advertising and marketing programs ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURE ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURE Acquisitions and Divestiture [Text Block] Description of a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. This element may be used as a single block of text to encapsulate the entire disclosure (including data and tables) regarding business combinations, including leverage buyout transactions (as applicable). This disclosure also includes the facts and circumstances leading to the completed or expected disposal, manner and timing of disposal, the gain or loss recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain or loss, amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations, the segment in which the disposal group was reported, and the classification (whether sold or classified as held for sale) and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group. Includes all disposal groups, including those classified as components of the entity (discontinued operations). Accounts Payable [Policy Text Block] Accounts Payable Disclosure of accounting policy for accounts payable. Disclosures may include customer-managed service agreements with third parties, and arrangements with suppliers. Other Long Lived Assets [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for other long-lived assets which include property, plant and equipment and definite-life intangible assets. Other Long-Lived Assets Disclosure of accounting policy for insurance. Disclosure may include information regarding self-insurance for certain losses, stop loss coverage's, timing of losses and claims being charged to operations and accruing insurance liabilities. Insurance [Policy Text Block] Insurance Describes the entity's accounting policy for cost of financing distributor and dealer inventory. Cost of Financing Distributor and Dealer Inventory [Policy Text Block] Cost of Financing Distributor/Dealer Inventory Cash Flows [Policy Text Block] Cash Flow Presentation Describes the entity's accounting policy for cash flow presentation. This policy also addresses the method used to prepare the statement of cash flow. Receivables Trade Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Policy Text Block] Describes how an entity determines the level of its allowance for doubtful accounts for its trade and other accounts receivable balances, and when impairments, charge-offs or recoveries are recognized. The description identifies the factors that influence management's establishment of the level of the allowance (for example, historical losses and existing economic conditions) and may also include discussion of the risk elements relevant to particular categories of receivables. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract] Goodwill and Indefinite-Life Intangible Assets Other Long Lived Assets [Abstract] Other Long-Lived Assets Building and Leasehold Improvements [Member] Long-lived, depreciable structure held for productive use, including office, production, storage and distribution facilities including addition or improvement to assets held under the lease arrangement. Buildings including leasehold improvements Minimum number of payment obligations to be financed The number of payment obligations of the company to be financed prior to their scheduled due dates at a discounted price to a participating financial institution. Payment Obligations to be Financed, Number, Minimum Payment Obligations, Placed on Accounts Payable Tracking System Outstanding payment obligations placed on the accounts payable tracking system Total amount of the entity's outstanding payment obligations that have been placed on the accounts payable tracking system. Cost of Financing Distributor and Dealer Inventory [Abstract] Cost of Financing Distributor/Dealer Inventory Repurchase Agreements, Period Number of fiscal years the entity has repurchased immaterial amounts of inventory under repurchase agreements The period of the repurchase agreements under which the company has repurchased immaterial amounts of inventory. Financing costs for distributor and dealer inventories The financing costs for distributor and dealer inventories during the period. Financing Costs for Distributor and Dealer Inventories Fiscal 2011 Acquisitions [Member] Represents the acquisition of assets and liabilities during the fiscal year 2011. Fiscal 2011 Acquisitions Restricted Stock Awards [Member] Restricted stock awards as awarded by a company to their employees as a form of incentive compensation. Restricted Stock Awards, Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period [Abstract] Granted shares of awards Debt Instrument, Repurchase Offer Due to Change of Control and Downgrade of Notes below an Investment Grade Rating, Percentage of Principal Represents the percentage of the principal amount at which the debt instrument is redeemable upon the occurrence of both a change of control of the entity and a downgrade of the debt instrument below an investment grade rating. Redemption price as a percentage of the principal amount upon the occurrence of both a change of control and downgrade of rating (as a percent) Debt Instrument Redemption Price Present Value of Remaining Scheduled Payments Basis Spread on Treasury Rate Used for Discount Rate Redemption value, basis points added to the treasury rate (as a percent) Represents the basis points added to the treasury rate in calculating the present value of the remaining scheduled principal and interest payments in determining the redemption price of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Issuance Price as Percentage of Par Value Percentage of par value at which debt was issued Represents the amount of debt issued as a percentage of its par value. Deferred income amount at the time of swap termination Represents the remaining amount of deferred income earned on interest rate swap agreements at the time the swap was terminated. Deferred Income Earned on Swap Balance at Termination Amount paid to terminate forward-starting interest rate swap agreements during the period. Payment Made to Terminate Interest Rate Derivatives Amount paid to terminate forward-starting interest rate swap agreements Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from estimated warranty reserves and other accruals, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when warranty losses are actually incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals Warranty, Reserves and Other Accruals Warranty reserves and other accruals Entity Voluntary Filers Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Gross Deferred tax assets Gross deferred tax assets and tax liabilities, represents the unclassified gross amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date, which result from applying the applicable enacted tax rate to net temporary differences and carryforwards pertaining to assets or liabilities. A temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its carrying amount in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that will reverse in ensuing periods. Entity Current Reporting Status Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of amounts recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income Tabular disclosure of the net gain (loss) and curtailment gain for the period for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans, including amortization of unrecognized prior service (credit) and actuarial gain cost recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss). Entity Filer Category Net actuarial loss The post tax net amount of gains and losses that are not yet recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost and that are recognized as increases or decreases in other comprehensive income as they arise. Gains and losses are due to changes in the value of either the benefit obligation or the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption, or the consequence of a decision to temporarily deviate from the substantive plan. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Net Gains (Losses) Net of Tax Entity Public Float Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Net Prior Service Cost, Credit Net of Tax Net prior service cost (credit) Amount related to the post tax cost of benefit changes attributable to plan participants' prior service pursuant to a plan amendment or a plan initiation, which has not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. 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Amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss (gain) Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Comprehensive Income The amount recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income. Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive loss (income) Investments, Savings, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, expenses Expenses incurred towards investments, savings and employee stock ownership plan for eligible employees. Expenses under Investments Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Irrigation and lighting Irrigation and Lighting [Member] Information regarding irrigation and lighting products and services. Number of customers Represents the number of customers. Concentration Risk Number Individual Customer [Member] Represents the details that pertain to any single customer. Single customer Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncement Adopted Stock Split Stock Split Disclosure [Text Block] Stock Split The entire disclosure of the stock split arrangement. Dividends Common Stock, Stock Percentage The percentage of common stock dividend distributed. Percentage of common stock dividend distributed as a result of stock split Portion of stock-based award that generally vest per year for employees and non-employee directors Award terms as to how many shares or portion of an award are no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, thereby giving the employee the legal right to convert the award to shares, to sell the shares, and be entitled to the cash proceeds of such sale. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights Per Year Other Assets Excess Termination Fees over Deferred Income Represents the other assets for the excess termination fees over deferred income. Other assets, excess termination fees over deferred income Stock Repurchase Program Additional Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Additional number of shares authorized to be repurchased Additional number of shares authorized to be repurchased by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan. Goodwill and Indefinite-Life Intangible Assets Represents the disclosure of accounting policy for goodwill and indefinite-life intangible assets. Goodwill and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets [Policy Text Block] Certain other employees of the Company. Other Employees [Member] Other employees Nonemployee [Member] Non-employee members of the Company's Board of Directors. Non-employee directors Nonofficer [Member] Non-officer employees Certain non-officer employees of the Company. Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Unit Awards [Member] Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Awards Restricted stock and restricted stock units awarded by a company to their employees as a form of incentive compensation. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Requisite Service Period Based on which Fair Value of Options Granted Expensed on Date of Grant Represents the requisite service period for non-employee director based upon which fair value of options granted is expensed on the date of grant. Requisite service period for non-employee director based upon which fair value of options granted is expensed on the date of grant The period of time, from the grant date until the time at which the share-based award expires. Term of award Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award Expiration Term Common stock, authorized shares before amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation Represents the amount of authorized common stock before amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Common Stock Shares Authorized before Amendment Document Fiscal Year Focus Common Shares Authorized Disclosure [Text Block] Represents the entire disclosure for common shares authorized. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Document Fiscal Period Focus Long Lived Assets Useful Life Estimated life Useful life of long-lived assets, in "PnYnMnDTnHnMnS" format, for example, "P1Y5M13D" represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Fiscal 2013 Acquisitions [Member] Fiscal 2013 Acquisitions Represents the acquisition of assets and liabilities during the fiscal year 2013. Schedule of Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Awards Grants in Period [Table Text Block] Schedule of restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards granted Tabular disclosure of restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards granted during the period. Represents information pertaining to Canadian Lawnmower Engine Horsepower Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation. Canadian Lawnmower Engine Horsepower Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation [Member] Canadian Lawnmower Engine Horsepower Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation Third Party Financing and Joint Venture Financing Contingent Liability Contingent liabilities for residual value or credit collection risk Represents the contingent liabilities for residual value or credit collection risk under the end-user financing agreements. Represents the maximum purchase obligation. Long Term Purchase Commitment Maximum Amount Maximum obligation for the construction of a new corporate headquarters facility Reporting Segments Number Containing Goodwill The number of reporting units which contain goodwill on their respective balance sheets. Number of reporting units containing goodwill Net operating loss carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions subject to expiration in fiscal years 2014 through 2017 Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible operating loss carryforwards that are subject to expiration in fiscal years 2014 through 2017. Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards Subject to Expiration in Fiscal Years 2014 Through 2017 Net operating loss carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions subject to expiration between fiscal years 2018 and 2021 Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible operating loss carryforwards that are subject to expiration between fiscal years 2018 and 2021. Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards Subject to Expiration Between Fiscal Years 2018 and 2021 Swingline Loan [Member] Swingline loans Represents information pertaining to the swingline loans. Payment obligations issued in connection with acquisitions Payment Obligations Issued in Connection with Acquisitions Represents payments obligations issued in connection with acquisitions. Legal Entity [Axis] Stock Option Awards Stock Option Awards [Member] Contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, either to purchase or to sell a certain number of shares of stock at a predetermined price for a specified period of time. Document Type Equipment Product [Member] Equipment Information regarding equipment products. Accounting Policies Foreign Countries [Member] Foreign Countries A specified group of foreign countries about which segment information is provided by the entity. Prepaid Expenses [Member] Prepaid expenses Primary financial statement caption encompassing prepaid expenses. New Accounting Pronouncement Adopted Cross Currency Contract Asset Fair Value Disclosure Cross currency contracts The element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. This item represents cross currency contracts entered into and existing as of the balance sheet date. Cross Currency Contract Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure Cross currency contracts Represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. This item represents cross currency contracts entered into and existing as of the balance sheet date. Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of effects of the master netting arrangements on the fair value of the company's derivative contracts that are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Tabular disclosure of derivative and other financial assets and liabilities that are subject to offsetting, including master netting arrangements. Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Table] Disclosure of information about derivative and financial assets and liabilities that are subject to offsetting, including enforceable master netting arrangements. Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] Effects of master netting arrangements on the fair value of the company's derivative contracts Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions Represents the acquisition of assets and liabilities during the fiscal year 2014. 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