thank you ladies so much for your help. I did get the wheel off and no strings and yes the bobbin winder was not completely in the off position got that fixed. and the wheel turned, I accidently hit the foot petal and the thread cutter did its job well then it would not go back. and the wheel would not turn the little bar was over the bobbin area. got that fixed and it started sewing. LOL ok not as fast as the rabbit just slow and bam smoke coming from the motor gee whiz scared me stupid. long story sorry my juki has died guess it will need a new motor. if it cause too much will have to get a little cheaper one. sorry for the long story. I have a singer 301 and a 401 never had any trouble thanks again love this board and all you