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Use Of Estimates (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Accrued Expenses      
Employee benefits $ 181.8 $ 189.1  
Unearned revenue 484.2 481.9  
Warranty 46.6 38.9 37.5
Other 269.4 275.1  
Total 982.0 985.0  
Analysis of product warranty accrual      
Balance at beginning of period 47.7 49.2 47.9
Acquisitions 7.7 1.7 3.6
Provisions 21.7 20.5 20.9
Usage (20.4) (23.7) (23.2)
Balance at end of period 56.7 47.7 49.2
Less: Current portion of warranty 46.6 38.9 37.5
Non-current portion of warranty 10.1 8.8 11.7
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
     
Accounts Receivable Allowances      
Balance at beginning of year 45.6 45.9 48.8
Acquisitions 1.2 1.1 0.2
Allowances provided 17.9 18.9 11.6
Write-offs, net of recoveries and credits issued (22.2) (20.3) (14.7)
Balance at end of year $ 42.5 $ 45.6 $ 45.9