Thanks everyone for the repies.
Cathy, I tried to view the link but it's giving me a "file doesnt exist" error, maybe the server is down. I looked on the bottom, there is just a metal bracket(which is broke off) on the bottom side that holds the machine down to the back piece. To fold the machine you push back on the machine, which lifts up the rear section of the wood base, and then you pull up on the small front section of the base, once its out of the way, the whole rear panel with the machine folds down into the cabinet and then fold back in the small front piece.
Rodney, thanks for the great advice, never would of thought about the wax paper idea.
Jon, I tried to join the group but wont let me send a request for some reason, think I may not be doing something right. Ill try again tommorrow.
Thanks all
Jon