Dusty is right, its NOT how the NEC does it nor is it how its done for the best life safety. SURE NOTTTTTTTT HOW IT WAS DONE IN OUR SHOP. Sure do it as you please fine by me and if a manufacturer wants to skimp on safety thats his problem. Like I said it will "work" but its NOT safe nor how the NEC does it or I would ever consider doing it. Its you and your familys life and safety not mine, so do it any which way you desire.......NO WAY I WOULD JUST BREAK ONE LEG AND LEAVE A HOT ENERGIZED LEG IN THE MOTOR YIKESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS LOL
God Bless and keep you safe, take care now, its YOUR life that may be saved by taking the safe route remember !!!!!!!!!
John T (A try to be safe kinda guy)