Had a motor I used to use on a grinder in Thailand. 

 

I have it with me in Australia at the moment.

 

The Earth is clear, didn't actually have a Earth when bought in Thailand, but I earthed it, does it mater if the Live or Neutral is mixed up. I don't think it does matter. 

 

Does it burn the engine out or anything?

 

Oz being 240v, it should be OK eh?

 

Thanks folks.

 

The following has a point re where the switch should be wired. It is a on off switch, like a light switch, (literally). 

 

The colors on the current plug are opposite of what one would expect. TIT

 

https://www.quora.com/Why-should-switch-be-connected-only-on-the-phase-wire-and-never-on-the-neutral-wire-in-an-electric-circuit

Swapping L & N won't make any odds, so hook it up so the switch is in the live side.

 

Thanks Crossy.