Actually, it is not becaue it is too old, it is because it has a Euro plug. that also means that the motor is most likely NOT set up for US current/voltage.
PLEASE do not "replace the plug" and try it.. that would not go over well at all....
And The name is NOT a shortened form of Free arm....
Stemming from Old Norse Freyja, modern forms of the name include Freya, Freija, Frejya, Freyia, Fröja, Frøya, Frøjya, Freia, Freja, Frua and Freiya.