[SML] Never seen that before

[billn at peak.org]

> I opened up the wiring box and noticed the white/green wire wasn't
> connected to anything...as there wasn't anyplace to connect it. 
>
> That's not the odd part, I know a lot of EU stuff isn't grounded.
>
> BUT... that white/green wire...I didn't see any copper.  Stripped it
> back...no copper anywhere (at least for 1-1/2 inches).  It's JUST a
> plastic tube.
>
> Not sure why they bothered putting it in the cable at all unless their
> machine only makes 3-wire cords.

That's akin to some of the cheap extension cords I have seen here in the US.
The equipment ground prong is molded into the plug head, but it is not
connected to any conductor in the cord.

Bill