Turn table off this should be no problem.+1...in addition to what Spencer said, it will also protect your stylus.
It will protect your records.
Full Manual Turntable-What to do
My Clearaudio Emotion only has an On/Off button for the motor. My question is what do you recommend when I want to put on a new album. Turn off the motor, or just lift up the existing record while the platter is still spinning?Is it a bad idea to switch the motor off every time I switch side. Your recommendation? Cheers.