CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 26, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2020 USD ($) subsidiary	Sep. 28, 2019 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of subsidiaries involved in litigation \| subsidiary			1
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 15.7	$ 16.4	$ 15.1	$ 14.8
Less: Payments	(3.7)	(4.3)	(10.6)	(9.0)
Provisions	4.4	4.4	11.9	11.1
Held for Sale	0.0	0.0	0.0	(0.4)
Ending Balance	$ 16.4	$ 16.5	$ 16.4	$ 16.5

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