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2416403 - Disclosure - Leases And Commitments (Warranty Accrual) (Details)
(http://www.danaher.com/role/LeasesAndCommitmentsWarrantyAccrualDetails)
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Reporting Entity [Axis]0000313616 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]Period [Axis]
2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31
2012-01-01 - 2012-12-31
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
 
 
Beginning balance
140,700,000  
136,900,000  
Accruals for warranties issued during the period
137,100,000  
134,000,000  
Settlements made
(140,100,000) 
(134,900,000) 
Additions due to acquisitions
4,000,000  
4,100,000  
Effect of foreign currency translation
(500,000) 
600,000  
Ending balance
141,200,000  
 
140,700,000