The shaft under the spool stopped turning. I had just changed the old spool and possibly put my finger somewhere. The product was given to me by neighbor and no manual. Motor still races like crazy but just doesn't seem to rotate the shaft that turns the string spool.
I have the same problem, the B&D service tech told me that the problem is the little gear that transmit power from the motor to the spool, it is made from plastic and just melt
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1. Turn the power on the machine.
2. Open the bobbin winder cover at the top on the right side of the sewing machine.
3. Swing up the bobbin thread spool pin. Move the bobbin thread spool pin up as far as possible.
1-Bobbin thread spool pin
4. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin.
1-Notch
2-Bobbin winder shaft spring
5. Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right.
NOTE: If the correct size bobbin is not used at this time; when the bobbin winder is engaged; the bobbin winder will make a usual noise and not wind the bobbin correctly.
6. Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the bobbin thread spool pin.
7. Slide the spool cap onto the bobbin thread spool pin. NOTE: If using thread that winds off quickly, such as nylon or metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin.
8. Pull out some thread, and then thread the thread guide for the bobbin winding. Hold the thread with both hands, and then securely pass the thread as far as possible into the two slits in the thread guide.
1-Thread guide for bobbin winding
2-Two slits
9. While using your left hand to hold the end of the thread that wraps around the thread guide for bobbin winding, use your right hand to wind the free end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times.
10. Pull the thread to the right and pass it through the slit in the bobbin winder seat.
If the top thread sews a few inches and then breaks, something is catching the top thread and holding it until it breaks. Usually, this will happen when using the old style thread cones with the slit in the edge to keep the thread from raveling off the spool. To prevent the thread from hanging up, turn the thread spool over so the slit is at the top instead of the bottom. Sometimes top thread breaks will happen if the thread becomes looped around the thread spool pin.
Remove the thread, ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot and then rethread the upper thread. Verify that the thread path is correct and that the thread has not looped around a guide.
If the thread is fraying at the needle eye, the needle/thread are not compatible. Also, the tension may be too high.
Check that the upper tension disk is clean--no gunk buildup or thread pieces stuck.
If the thread is actually breaking when it penetrates the needle plate hole, there may be a burr or nick somewhere below that is catching the upper thread. You can wrap your finger with a piece of fine fabric, like an old pair of hosier, fine knit fabric, etc. and running your finger around in the bobbin area, under the needle plate. If you get snags, then you have a burr or nick. If it is small, you can sometimes smooth it with a fine emery board. If it is a large burr, you may need to purchase a replacement part.
did you change the Spool assembly from the original? The Straight shaft trimmers turn counterclockwise and the curved shaft trimmers turn clockwise. If you put a Straight shaft spool on a curved shaft machine, it will unscrew itself. and Vise verse.
I assume you haven't put a reel of film onto the projector and looped it through to the back spool. The front spool usually 'freewheels' whilst the film is pulled through the projector and taken up by the motor driven rear spool.
It is possible that the friction drive and/or drive belt have deteriorated with age, as the mentioned projector is a rather elderly 'classic' of the dual 8mm series.
If in doubt, don't risk your family pictures. Try the unit with an old piece of film on small spools.
If the noise was up by the handle it may have been the drive pulley breaking loose of the shaft on the motor causing the motor to spin and stop the flex shaft of the trimmer. Another possibility would be the small belt that aids the flex shaft. If those don't fix the problem check the lock nut that bolts the flex shaft to the spool housing. If the shaft broke free from the housing the motor would still run and the shaft would turn, but the spool housing would not spin if it does it could be stopped very easily. Definately check the warranty.
If you have the starter spool out (the one the rope goes in)...Here is what to do. Take the starter spool and change the rope out putting it back exactly as it was. Leave the rope hanging. Hold the spool and set it down on the rewind spring. Turn the spool on the rewind spring until you feel it is tight enough. While turning, hold the rope in the little slot in the spool so it can go around without hanging up. Once it is tight, get the rope in line with the spool opening and SLOWLY let the rope rewind. Put on the handle and put the unit back together.Good luck...Lee
TRY THIS, itma not be your model, but should help
Title: How do I wind the bobbin? Pre-tension disk Bobbin winder shaft Bobbin
1.
Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and then put a spool of thread on this pin.
2.
Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk.
Make sure that the thread passes under the pre- tension disk. Pre-tension disk Pulling it in as far as possible
Caution
If the spool of thread is not in the right place, the thread may tangle on the spool pin.
3.
Pass the end of the thread through the hole on the bobbin from the inside of the bobbin.
4.
Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right.
5.
Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin.
Spring on the shaft Groove of the bobbin
6.
Turn on the sewing machine.
7.
While holding the end of the thread, gently press the foot controller or press start/ stop button (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the machine.
Note
If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine.
When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button).
8.
Trim the excess thread above the bobbin.
Caution
Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break.
9.
Slide the sewing speed controller to the right (to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.)
Sewing speed controller
10.
Press the foot controller or press start/stop button (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start.
11.
When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press start/stop button (for models equipped with the start/stop button).
12.
Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove the bobbin.
13.
Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller).
Caution
Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. Wound evenly Wound poorly
Note
When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.
The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right.
First, type a few letters to find out which direction the spools wind the ribbon (either to the inside or outside). Make sure the spools are installed to wind the ribbon in the correct direction. Second, make sure there is some ribbon wound in the empty spool so the eyelette on the ribbon for automatic reverse does not cause a jam by getting on the carriage side of the reverse guide. Take one spool in each hand, and let just enough slack in the ribbon to insert it behind the ribbon guide next to the platen. Note: the ribbon must go behind the two middle fingers of the guide and in front of the two outward fingers of the guide. If the guide has downward hooks on the outward guides, make sure the ribbon goes under the hooks to prevent the ribbon from bouncing out of the guide during typing. Next, make sure the ribbon passes through the metal guide fingers in front of the ribbon spool holders (these are for the automatic reverse - make sure the metal eyelettes in the ribbon stay on the spool side of the fingers or you will not get a reverse, and the ribbon will jam). Place the spools on the spindles of the spool holders. If the spool is hard to mount, check to see if there is a slot in the ribbon spool to align with a lever or mechanism on the spool holder of spindle. Hope this helps.
Pre-tension disk 
Bobbin winder shaft 
Bobbin
Pre-tension disk 
Pulling it in as far as possible
Spring on the shaft 
Groove of the bobbin
Sewing speed controller
Wound evenly 
Wound poorly
the shaft stopped turning
Shaft stopped turning
during use, the shaft stopped turning. the motor runs but no shaft action.
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